HB308 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service Commission

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Elwyn ThomasTodd Greeson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Elevator Safety Review Board, administration by Labor Department, funds, use for operation of Labor Department, Sec. 25-13-6 am'd.; Act 2010-597, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

HB308 adjusts how the Elevator Safety Review Board’s funds are used, allowing excess and unused money to support the Department of Labor and potentially flow to the State General Fund, while clarifying regulatory duties.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to let the Elevator Safety Review Board’s Operational Fund be used for Department of Labor operations. It sets rules for fee and fund handling: excess funds above what is appropriated can be transferred to the State General Fund, and the department director can move unused funds to the General Fund. The bill maintains regulatory duties such as adopting safety standards, granting exceptions, and handling appeals, and it keeps the Sunset Law requirements. It becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• Elevator Safety Review Board and the Alabama Department of Labor – funding flexibility: fees go into the board’s Operational Fund; excess or unused funds can be used for department operations or transferred to the State General Fund.
• State General Fund and taxpayers – potential shift of dedicated elevator-safety funds to the General Fund when funds are not needed for board operations.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 25-13-6 to allow the Elevator Safety Review Board Operational Fund to be used for Department of Labor operations.
• Fees collected under this chapter are remitted to the Elevator Safety Review Board Operational Fund; unneeded funds may be used for department operations.
• Funds in the Operational Fund above the appropriated amount must be transferred to the State General Fund within one quarter after the end of each fiscal year.
• The director may transfer unused funds in the Elevator Safety Review Board Operational Fund to the State General Fund.
• The Elevator Safety Review Board remains subject to the Alabama Sunset Law with termination every four years unless continued.
• The board must establish fee schedules reflecting actual costs; all fees are remitted to the Operational Fund to support board operation and Department of Labor; excess funds may be transferred to the General Fund.
• The board may consult with engineering authorities and adopt the latest editions of specified safety standards (ASME codes, ASCE 21) within six months; any necessary modifications must be justified in writing.
• The board may grant exceptions and variances if public safety is not jeopardized; appeals may be heard and decided within 30 days.
• Effective date: immediately upon governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Labor Department