HB435 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Optometric Scholarship Awards, Board of, funds of board not to revert at end of fiscal year, Sec. 34-22-61 am'd.
Summary: HB435 would keep any funds remaining with the Board of Optometric Scholarship Awards at the end of the fiscal year, instead of letting them revert, to support scholarships and loans for students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the state code to require that any money appropriated to or received by the Board for scholarships and loans remains with the Board at the end of each fiscal year and does not revert to another fund. This creates more stable, ongoing funding for the Board's scholarship and loan programs. It maintains the Board's authority to regulate and administer its scholarship activities while ensuring funds stay with the program for future use.

Who It Affects
Board of Optometric Scholarship Awards: gains predictable, non-reverting funding at year-end to support scholarships and loans.
Students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry: potentially benefit from more reliable scholarship and loan funding from the Board.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 34-22-61 to specify that any appropriation or funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall remain with the Board and shall not revert to any other fund.
Effective immediately following passage and the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Optometric Scholarship Awards, Board of