HB501 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan BakerRod ScottTerri CollinsRichard BaughnJohn MerrillGreg BurdineDavid Sessions

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Public Library Service, Alabama Clearinghouse for State Publications, exempt submission of annual reports by state agencies, state agencies stop printing annual reports, available on the websites of the state agencies

Summary

HB501 would stop Alabama state agencies from printing annual reports and require them to publish the reports on their websites, with notices to recipients and specific exemptions.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires every state agency and related units to stop printing annual reports and publish the reports on the agency's website. It also requires agencies to notify recipients that the printed reports will no longer be produced and that the reports are available online, with notification possible by mail or email. The requirements do not apply to Chapter 8 of Title 41. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and related units (including permanent or temporary offices, departments, divisions, boards, commissions, task forces, authorities, institutions, and colleges or universities) – must stop printing annual reports and publish them online.
• Recipients of printed annual reports (the people or entities who would normally receive printed copies) – must be informed that reports are online and will no longer be printed, with access via the website or links provided.
• Entities covered under Chapter 8 of Title 41 of the Alabama Code – are exempt from these online reporting requirements.

Key Provisions

• Stop printing annual reports for all state agencies and publish the reports on the agency's website.
• Notify recipients that the annual report will be available online and may be notified by mail, email, or both.
• Section 1 does not apply to Chapter 8 of Title 41 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (exemption).
• The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law).

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

Subjects

Public Library Service