SR130 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR130 sets SB369 as the special, priority item for a single legislative day to consider a constitutional amendment related to the Forever Wild Trust Fund and its financial and reinstatement rules.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it designates SB369 as the ongoing, top priority item on the Twenty-Third Legislative Day. SB369 would amend the Alabama Constitution (Amendment 543) to change how investment income from the Forever Wild Trust Fund is handled (depositing into the General Fund when proration is declared), establish a termination date for the fund, and require a statewide vote of electors to reinstate the fund after termination.

Who It Affects

• Forever Wild Trust Fund and state finances: investment income could be redirected to the General Fund when proration is declared, with a defined termination date and a mechanism requiring voter approval to reinstate the fund.
• Alabama voters (electors): would be required to vote to reinstate the Forever Wild Trust Fund if it is terminated.

Key Provisions

• Designates SB369 as the special, paramount, and continuing order of business for the Twenty-Third Legislative Day, taking precedence over all other matters until disposed of.
• SB369 proposes a constitutional amendment (Amendment 543) affecting Section 219.07 of the Alabama Constitution to change the handling of Forever Wild Trust Fund investment income, set a termination date, and require a statewide vote of electors to reinstate the fund.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative