Ports; creates the Alabama Port Infrastructure Grant Program in Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

Summary

The bill establishes the Alabama Port Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, offering competitive grants for capital projects at publicly owned inland ports and intermodal facilities. Local entities must provide at least 20% of project costs, and the state will allocate up to $5 million each fiscal year from 2026 through 2028. The goal is to ease highway congestion, increase cargo tonnage, and boost regional competitiveness.

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