Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Yes
32
Absent
3
SB30 Alabama 2012 Session
Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Arthur OrrSenatorRepublican- Co-Sponsor
- Bill Holtzclaw
- Session
- Regular Session 2012
- Title
- State Comptroller, establishment and maintenance of statewide database for bids or proposals for public contracts, required, database accessible through Internet (2012-20039)
- Summary
SB30 would require the state to create and maintain a public online database of every request for proposals for public contracts, accessible to anyone.
What This Bill DoesIt requires the Division of Control and Accounts in the State Department of Finance to post and maintain a statewide database on the state’s website for all RFPs related to contracts from state agencies and other state-funded entities. Agencies, boards, commissions, departments, the State Board of Education, public colleges, trade schools, and public universities must cooperate and provide the necessary information for the database. The database will be a public record and free to access, with entries staying online until the last required posting date; starting October 1, 2013, the division may charge agencies for this and other services.
Who It Affects- State agencies, boards, commissions, and departments that receive state or federally appropriated funds must post RFP information and may be charged for services starting Oct 1, 2013.
- The general public (including educational institutions) will have free online access to the database to view RFPs and related information.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Creates a statewide, online database of every public contract RFP from state entities that receive funds.
- Postings are publicly accessible on the state website at no charge; entries stay online until the legally required expiration date.
- The Division of Control and Accounts will establish rules and procedures; agencies must cooperate and provide information.
- Starting Oct 1, 2013, the division may charge agencies for this and other services.
- Subjects
- State Comptroller
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on May 9, 2012 at 11:23 a.m. on May 9, 2012
Assigned Act No. 2012-407.
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Concurred in Second House Amendment
Orr motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 1207
Concurrence Requested
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1331
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 1330
Knight Amendment Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 43
Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 42
Orr first Substitute Offered
Third Reading Passed
Reported from Finance and Taxation General Fund as Favorable
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Adopt
Yes
30
Absent
5
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Yes
105
Motion to Adopt
Yes
103
Absent
2
Orr motion to Concur In and Adopt
Yes
33
Absent
2
Documents
Bill Text (Enrolled)
SB30 Alabama 2012 Session - Enrolled
Bill Text (Engrossed)
SB30 Alabama 2012 Session - Engrossed
Bill Text (Introduced)
SB30 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced
Source: Alabama Legislature