State • Alabama
HB 307: Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers
Rick RehmEnacted
HB 307 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100
Bill summary
OfficialMilitary
Key analysis
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified
Economy
Positive Outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases labor force participation for military families
- Potentially aids in economic retention of military-connected talent
Risks
- Potential for slight disruption to standard competitive hiring procedures
Society
Positive Outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides targeted support to military spouses experiencing frequent job turnover
- Recognizes and mitigates unique socioeconomic challenges of military life
Risks
- Risk of friction if preferences are viewed as favoring one group over others
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
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Limitation
Analysis based on metadata only; full text and definitions of 'preference' are unavailable
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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