Pelham City Opposes Senate Bill 304

0:00It's March 31st. From your city to your ears, this is Birmingham News today, powered by AI. Pelham City leaders just took a stand against Senate Bill 304, passing a resolution on Monday night, March 30th, to formally oppose it. They're worried the bill could slash their business license revenue by $500,000 to $750,000 hitting key. Services like police, fire departments, roads, and schools hard. The legislation targets contractors, electricians, plumbers, builders, and others who work in a city without a local office, capping how much those. Fees can be. Supporters claim it stops double taxation, but Pelham officials call that off base. Mayor Rick Wash slammed the bill's super fast track through the legislature as alarming, saying it's based on misinformation and leaves little room. For city input, he stressed this isn't double-dibbing, it's a flat fee for work, done outside a contractor's home base. The city council voted unanimously on the resolution, backed by the Alabama League of Municipalities, urging lawmakers to hit pause for a full review.

1:07And major changes to avoid dumping costs on local taxpayers. Pelham staying business-friendly while pushing back, keeping lines open with legislators as the bill heads to the House after clearing the Senate. Could kick-in come October if it passes.