Alabama Legislature gives final approval to $3.7 billion General Fund budget

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Alabama Senate on Wednesday sent a $3.7 billion 2027 General Fund budget Gov. Kay Ivey.

SB 146, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, is an $8.1 million (0.2%) increase over the current year’s budget, and about $49 million more than Gov. Kay Ivey’s recommendation. The relatively small increase reflects concerns about state revenues over the coming year, with several state agencies getting the same allocations they are budgeted to receive this …

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