SB13 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Ophthalmic materials, sale of by licensed ophthalmologist subject to state sales tax, Sec. 40-23-1 am'd

Summary

SB13 would change how the Department of Veterans' Affairs pays its staff and related costs by using the State General Fund and requiring counties to provide office space and cover some maintenance costs.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes, rather than requires, that the Department of Veterans' Affairs' salaries and expenses may be paid from the State General Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and continues to allow SGF payments for later fiscal years beginning October 1, 2012. Beginning after September 30, 2013, the bill states that salaries and related expenses shall be paid by the State General Fund, with counties still responsible for providing suitable office space and paying office maintenance costs. Counties in which a district service commissioner or county service commissioner has an office must provide space in the county courthouse or another suitable location, and they must pay for the space and related expenses such as rental, utilities, janitorial, lighting, and maintenance.

Who It Affects

• Employees of the Department of Veterans' Affairs — their salaries and expenses would be paid from the State General Fund under the bill.
• Counties — must furnish suitable office space for district/county service commissioners and cover maintenance and utility costs for those offices.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 31-5-14 to authorize (not require) payment of VA salaries/expenses from the State General Fund for the fiscal year ending Sept 30, 2012, and for fiscal years beginning Oct 1, 2012.
• Beginning Oct 1, 2012 and for fiscal years thereafter, salaries and related expenses may be paid from the State General Fund.
• Beginning after Sept 30, 2013, salaries and expenses shall be paid by the State General Fund; counties must provide suitable office space and pay the related maintenance costs.
• Counties must provide office space in the county courthouse or another suitable location for district/county service commissioners and cover rental, utilities, and maintenance for that space.

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

Subjects

Sales and Use Tax