Alabama House committee approves state General Fund budget with minor changes

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 364

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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An Alabama House committee Tuesday approved a $3.7 billion General Fund budget for 2027 with minor changes over a Senate-passed version.

SB 146, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, was increased by $12.6 million by the House Ways and Means General Fund committee. This is a 0.003% increase from the Senate’s version of the budget.

The budget also includes $16 million for a 2% pay raise for state employees and $18 million for the …

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