HB677 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program, funding, fee on all boat registrations, distrib. to Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) for assisting victims of violent crimes and families of victims of violent crimes

Summary

HB677 would fund the Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program by adding a $10 fee to every Alabama boat registration, with the money dedicated to VOCAL to assist victims of violent crimes and their families.

What This Bill Does

It creates a $10 fee on all boat registrations in Alabama and directs the funds to Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL). The money will establish and support the Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program, which provides services such as crisis intervention, counseling, crime scene cleanup, criminal-justice support, funeral assistance, and help with filing compensation for victims and families. The VOCAL Board would run the program, hire necessary staff, monitor effectiveness, and report finances and service delivery, including monthly fund transfers and annual audits.

Who It Affects

• Boat owners and other people registering vessels in Alabama will pay the new $10 fee; the funds fund VOCAL's program.
• Victims of violent crimes and their families will receive services and support from the Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program, administered by VOCAL.

Key Provisions

• Imposes a $10 fee on all vessel registrations in Alabama, with the money collected sent to VOCAL to fund the Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program.
• Funds are used to establish and operate the Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program, which assists victims of violent crimes and families with services such as crisis intervention, counseling, crime scene cleanup, criminal justice support, funeral assistance, and help with filing compensation.
• VOCAL Board oversight and operations: may hire a project director and counselor, conduct annual evaluations, provide financial reports to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, conduct annual private audits, account for services delivered, allocate funds for first responders, and publish a Memorandum of Governing Principles.
• Funds are remitted to VOCAL on the 10th of each month, with detailed expenditure records kept for at least five years; the act becomes effective immediately after governor 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

Quenette Shehane Crime Victims Program