Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SB354: Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year
Status: Passed one chamber, April 7, 2026
What the bill says
An act Relating to solar power; to prohibit the construction and operation of new solar power facilities and carbon dioxide storage facilities for one year, subject to conditions.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to solar power; to prohibit the construction and operation of new solar power facilities and carbon dioxide storage facilities for one year, subject to conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1)SOLAR POWER FACILITY. A large-scale, ground-mounted installation of photovoltaic panels that are designed to generate electricity using solar power for use off-site or sale to a third party, including all equipment and facilities required to operate the facility and transmit generated electricity. (2) UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Construction of a solar power facility has begun pursuant to Internal Revenue Service regulations adopted pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §§ 45Y and 48E defining beginning of construction and any other regulations, procedures, or other published information or guidance pursuant to that federal law. (b) For one year after the effective date of this act, a solar power facility not operating or under construction on Page a solar power facility not operating or under construction on SB354 Engrossed the effective date of this act may not be constructed or operated unless a proposed solar power facility operator holds a public hearing, after 30 days notice, on the proposed solar power facility in the county in which the proposed solar power …
Sponsors
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022) · primary sponsor
- Elliott, Chris (R, SD-032)
Latest actions
- : Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1167
- : Carnley motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1166
- : Carnley 1st Amendment Offered
- : Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1165
- : Singleton 1st Amendment Offered
- : Carried Over
- : Albritton motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Transportation and Energy 1st Amendment Offered
- : Third Reading in House of Origin
- : Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Votes
- Senate Roll Call #1167 (April 7, 2026): 27 yea, 4 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #1166 (April 7, 2026): 17 yea, 12 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #1165 (April 7, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #941 (March 18, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Telecommunications & Utilities
Common questions
- What is SB354?
- SB354 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year.
- What does SB354 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to solar power; to prohibit the construction and operation of new solar power facilities and carbon dioxide storage facilities for one year, subject to conditions.
- What is the status of SB354?
- Passed one chamber as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1167 (April 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB354?
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB354?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SB354
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