Alabama House of Representatives Chambers

The Alabama House has approved the Rebuild Alabama Act by a vote of 83-20. A breakdown of the bill can be found here, but essentially increases the Alabama gas and diesel tax by 10 cents.

The House has approved HB2 as amended by Rep. Bill Poole on a vote of 83-20. — AL House of Reps (@AlHouseInfo) March 8, 2019

The House also approved HB 3, which approves borrowing money to improve the shipping channels in Mobile. HB 3 relied on HB 2 passing because part of the gas tax will help pay off the borrowed money.

The House has approved HB3 by Rep. Bill Poole on a vote of 100-3. — AL House of Reps (@AlHouseInfo) March 8, 2019

Both bills now head to the Senate for consideration.