HB607 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim Barton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: General Fund, transfer of funds from numerous funds of various agencies, departments, etc. for fiscal year ending September 30, 2013
Summary: HB607 authorizes transferring certain state funds into the State General Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 to offset operating costs of agencies funded by the General Fund.
What This Bill Does
It allows transfers from a list of state funds to the State General Fund. The purpose is to increase General Fund receipts so that operating expenses of agencies funded from the General Fund can be offset. It repeals laws that conflict with these provisions. It becomes effective October 1, 2012.

Who It Affects
State agencies that receive appropriations from the State General Fund, because the transfers are intended to offset their operating costs using increased General Fund receipts.
The specific funds named (Revenue Department Administrative Fund, State Banking Department Fund, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of Tourism, Insurance Department Fund, State Personnel Department Fund, Public Service Commission, Securities Commission, Department of Environmental Management), which will transfer some of their balances to the State General Fund.

Key Provisions
Authorization to transfer from the listed state funds to the State General Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, as specified in the State General Fund appropriations act.
Transfers are for the purpose of offsetting the costs of state services provided by agencies that receive General Fund appropriations for operating expenses.
Repeal of laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Effective date: October 1, 2012.

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