Alabama 2022 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HR113

Introduced
3/2/22  

Caption

Orton, Billy, commended

Impact

The implications of HR113 on state laws are far-reaching. If passed, the bill would modify several existing tax statutes, potentially reducing the revenue available to local governments while simultaneously empowering businesses through incentives. Critics suggest that an overreliance on business tax incentives could undermine public services funded by these taxes, leading to long-term fiscal challenges for local municipalities. There are concerns regarding whether this new framework will adequately balance the needs of businesses with those of the communities they operate in.

Summary

HR113 proposes significant changes to tax regulations affecting businesses operating at various levels within the state. The bill aims to establish a new framework for taxation that emphasizes economic incentives for businesses, particularly small and mid-sized enterprises. Supporters of the legislation argue that by reducing tax burdens and simplifying the tax code, the bill will spur business growth and create job opportunities across the state. Furthermore, the proposal includes measures to streamline the filing process, making compliance easier for business owners.

Contention

HR113 has sparked significant debate among legislators and stakeholders. Proponents, predominantly from business-friendly factions, contend that the bill is essential for enhancing the economic climate of the state and providing fair competition among businesses. Conversely, opponents raise alarms about the potential erosion of local governance, arguing that such tax incentives could lead to detrimental cuts in local services like education and public safety. This contention highlights a tension between economic growth incentives and maintaining essential community services, marking HR113 as a pivotal point of dispute in the current legislative session.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

AL HR130

Malcolm Thomas, commended

AL HR55

Dr. Stanley Torain, death mourned

AL HR376

Reverend Dr. Prince Emanuel Yelder, commended

AL HR217

Benjamin Wortham, commended

AL HJR6

Hollis Isbell, 2024 Auburn University College of Agriculture Hall of Honor inductee, commended

AL HR237

Walter Peavy, commended

AL HR133

Pastor Wendell Davis, 35th anniversary, commended

AL HR68

Dr. Kevin McCreless, retirement, commended

AL HJR240

Fred Irby III, commended

AL SJR4

Senator Greg Reed, commended

Similar Bills

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