HB698 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Jim BartonJamie IsonVictor GastonPatricia ToddJames C. FieldsHenry A. WhiteThomas JacksonJody LetsonMike CurtisYvonne KennedyChris EnglandPebblin W. WarrenJames O. GordonBarbara Bigsby BoydLaura HallElaine Beech

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Family Resource Centers, Alabama Network of, adoption of rules regarding distribution of funds, publication of notice regarding rules in Alabama Administrative Monthly, Sec. 30-8-2 am'd.

Summary

HB698 requires the Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers to adopt rules for how federal and state funds are allocated to certified family resource centers and to publish notice of proposed rules in the Alabama Administrative Monthly.

What This Bill Does

It allows certified family resource centers to receive a portion of state funds allocated to the network. It requires the network to adopt rules governing the allocation and distribution of federal and state funds to the centers. It requires notice of the substance of any proposed rules to be published in the Alabama Administrative Monthly at least 35 days before the network considers them. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Certified family resource centers that meet standards and are part of the network; they may receive a portion of state funds and must follow the network's allocation and distribution rules.
• The Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers; it must adopt rules for fund allocation/distribution and publish notices of proposed rules.
• Alabama residents and the general public; they will have notice of proposed rules published in the Alabama Administrative Monthly.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 30-8-2 to require the network to adopt rules governing the allocation and distribution of federal and state funds to the family resource centers.
• Certifies that eligible centers may receive a portion of the funds appropriated from the state to the network.
• Requires a notice of the substance of any proposed rules to be published in the Alabama Administrative Monthly not less than 35 days prior to consideration at any network meeting.
• Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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