SB501 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alabama Law Institute, funding, authorized to receive funds from governmental and other sources, appropriation for use for Law Institute purposes, Sec. 29-8-6 added

Summary

SB501 would allow the Alabama Law Institute to receive grants from government and charitable sources and create a dedicated special fund to support its work.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Institute to establish a special fund in the State Treasury to receive direct grants or contributions from municipalities, counties, the state, the federal government, charitable sources, or other sources. The funds would be continuously appropriated for the exclusive use of the Institute, kept separate from other funds, and in addition to its existing funding. The money would be used to conduct studies, educate public officials, and fulfill the Institute’s duties. The act would take effect immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• The Alabama Law Institute, which gains a new funding mechanism, a dedicated special fund, and authority to accept external grants and contributions.
• Donors such as municipalities, counties, the state, the federal government, charitable organizations, and other sources, who would provide funds to support the Institute’s studies and training of public officials.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a special fund in the State Treasury to receive direct grants or contributions from various sources to support the Institute’s work (studies, education of public officials, duties).
• Funds in the special fund are continuously appropriated for the exclusive use of the Institute, kept separate from other funds, and in addition to existing appropriations.
• Effective date: the act becomes law immediately after the Governor’s approval.

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Subjects

Alabama Law Institute