Alabama Issues

  • March 23, 2011

    NFIB/Alabama is working to pass state constitutional amendments that would:

    • Allow the state to opt out of the federal health-care law. The proposed amendment will be on the November 2012 ballot.
    • Protect the right of individuals to cast secret ballots at the polls and in votes on whether to unionize a workplace. The proposed amendment will be on the November 2012 ballot.

    NFIB/Alabama is working to pass legislation that would:

    • Allow the winners sue someone for abuse of process arising from frivolous lawsuits.
    • Enable more employers to qualify for a 200% state income tax deduction for paying health insurance premiums. NFIB wants to raise the maximum number of employees allowed to claim the deduction from 25 to 50.
    • Increase the average monthly tax liability threshold for a taxpayer to be required to make estimated payments from $1,000 to $2,500
    • Require state regulators to issue, in writing, problems and remedies proposed to businesses in case of an audit or compliance problem. 

    NFIB/Alabama will work to defeat legislation that would:

    • Impose a sales tax on labor and services.
    • Repeal the state individual income tax deduction for payment of federal income taxes.
    • Prevent any additional health insurance mandates added to health insurance policies.