Montgomery, Ala. – Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has introduced Senate Bill 277, a bill that supports President Trump’s effort to secure our borders while growing Alabama’s economy. Whatley’s proposal will provide an income tax credit for Alabama businesses involved in construction for national border security.

Senator Whatley says the legislation will give Alabama firms an advantage in bidding on the construction of a border wall.

“There is no more pressing issue than border security,” Whatley said. “Alabamians are supportive of President Trump’s border wall. We want to give Alabama firms every opportunity to compete and build it with Alabama workers.”

Beyond giving Alabama firms an advantage, the bill could provide additional benefits as well. Were an Alabama firm to be awarded the bid, the economic benefit for Alabama could be substantial, according to Senator Whatley.

If the bill becomes law, the tax credit will begin to benefit qualified businesses starting January 1, 2019. The credit is equal to ten percent of the construction costs of the project.

(News Release/Alabama State Senate)