Alabama SenateSB265
Tax abatements for data processing centers, exemption period limited, collection of certain taxes on purchases required, sunset date extended
Failed 4–24Bipartisan
What it does: Caps data center abatements granted from 2027 at 20 years; for centers drawing 100 megawatts or more, ends state sales tax breaks on buildings and power equipment (except in targeted counties) and state property tax breaks once in service; extends the sunset to 2032. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Livingston motion to Adopt
The tally
Yes 4 · No 24 · Not voting 7
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Republicans | 4 | 19 | 4 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted no. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Arthur OrrR3Yes
- Steve LivingstonR8Yes
- Tim MelsonR1Yes
- Tom ButlerR2Yes
The full roll (35)
Yes 4
No 24
- Andrew JonesR10
- April WeaverR14
- Bobby SingletonD24
- Chris ElliottR32
- Dan RobertsR15
- David SessionsR35
- Donnie ChesteenR29
- Garlan GudgerR4
- Gerald AllenR21
- Jabo WaggonerR16
- Jack WilliamsR34
- Josh CarnleyR31
- Keith KelleyR12
- Lance BellR11
- Larry StuttsR6
- Linda Coleman-MadisonD20
- Matt WoodsR5
- Merika ColemanD19
- Randy PriceR13
- Rob StewartD23
- Sam GivhanR7
- Shay ShelnuttR17
- Vivian FiguresD33
- Wes KitchensR9
Not voting 7
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.