Alabama Space Authority renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; membership and duties expanded
Summary
Alabama enacted SB228 on March 4, 2026, renaming the Alabama Space Authority to the Alabama Aerospace Authority. The legislation expands the authority's membership and broadens its duties and powers. The bill passed both chambers unanimously before receiving the Governor's signature.
What changed
Alabama Senate Bill 228 renames the Alabama Space Authority to the Alabama Aerospace Authority and expands the authority's membership and scope of duties and powers. The bill was introduced on January 29, 2026, passed both chambers unanimously, and was enrolled on March 4, 2026, before receiving the Governor's signature on March 17, 2026.
State agencies and entities that interact with or are regulated by the renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority should update any references to the former authority name. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties were identified in the enacted legislation.
What to do next
- Update any internal references from 'Alabama Space Authority' to 'Alabama Aerospace Authority'
- Review and update any contracts, agreements, or permits referencing the renamed authority
- Coordinate with the Alabama Aerospace Authority regarding any new duties or expanded powers
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Alabama / SB228 Enacted SB228 Senate Bill Enacted 2026-03-04
Alabama Space Authority, renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; membership increased; duties and powers increased
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search
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Sponsors
Sam Givhan (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-03-17 S Signed by Governor 2026-03-12 H Lomax Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 890 2026-03-10 S Gudger Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 749 2026-03-05 H Signature Requested 2026-03-05 S Delivered to Governor 2026-03-04 S Delivered to Governor 2026-03-04 S Enrolled 2026-03-03 S Ready to Enroll 2026-03-03 S Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 666 2026-02-26 H Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 644 2026-02-26 H Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 643 SLDPZ87-1 2026-02-26 H Paramore 1st Amendment Offered SLDPZ87-1 2026-02-26 H Third Reading in Second House 2026-02-19 H Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-02-18 H Reported Out of Committee Second House 2026-02-12 H Pending House State Government 2026-02-12 H Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government 2026-02-10 S Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 338 2026-02-10 S Third Reading in House of Origin 2026-02-05 S Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-02-04 S Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 2026-01-29 S Pending Senate State Governmental Affairs 2026-01-29 S Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs
Votes
2026-02-10 SBIR: Passed by House of Origin Yea: 32 Nay: 0 2026-02-10 Third Reading in House of Origin Yea: 32 Nay: 0 2026-02-10 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 338 Yea: 32 Nay: 0 2026-02-26 HBIR: Passed by Second House Yea: 104 Nay: 0 2026-02-26 Third Reading in Second House Yea: 104 Nay: 0 2026-02-26 Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 643 SLDPZ87-1 Yea: 104 Nay: 0 2026-02-26 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 644 Yea: 101 Nay: 0 2026-03-03 Gudger Concur In and Adopt - Roll Call 666 Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-10 Gudger Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Roll Call 749 Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 Lomax Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Roll Call 890 Yea: 103 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-29 S State Governmental Affairs 2026-02-12 H State Government
Amendments
2026-02-26 House Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 643
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-29 Introduced 0000-00-00 Enrolled
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