SB13 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, employees, salaries and expenses, payment from State General Fund further provided for, Sec. 31-5-14 am'd.
Summary: SB13 authorizes the State General Fund to pay salaries and related expenses for the Department of Veterans' Affairs staff, and requires counties to provide office space and cover maintenance for district/county service offices.
What This Bill Does
For fiscal years beginning October 1, 2012, and thereafter, the state may pay salaries and related expenses for the Department of Veterans' Affairs and related offices from the State General Fund. Counties that host district or county service offices must provide suitable office space (in the county courthouse or another suitable location) and pay maintenance costs such as rent, utilities, and janitorial services. The bill frames the state funding as authorized rather than strictly mandatory and sets local cost responsibilities for office space and upkeep.

Who It Affects
Department of Veterans' Affairs employees and officials whose salaries and expenses may be paid from the State General Fund.
Counties that host district service commissioner offices or county service commissioner offices, who must provide office space and pay related maintenance costs.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 31-5-14 to authorize from the State General Fund the payment of salaries and expenses for the Department of Veterans' Affairs staff and related office costs for fiscal years starting October 1, 2012, and thereafter.
Requires counties hosting district or county service offices to furnish suitable office space (in the county courthouse or another suitable location) and to pay all related maintenance costs (rent, utilities, janitorial, etc.).

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Subjects: Veterans' Affairs, State Department of