HR373 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR373 sets a Consent Calendar for certain Senate bills to be considered by the Alabama House with limited procedure, listing SB86 and SB160.

What This Bill Does

It designates SB86 and SB160 to be on the House's Consent Calendar for the 22nd legislative day (or later if not reached). Bills on the Consent Calendar may not be amended, substituted, debated, or carried over, and members may file objections by adjournment on the 21st day. SB86 concerns a voluntary income tax refund check-off to support the Spay-Neuter Program via the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation, with duties to the Revenue Department; SB160 authorizes the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions.

Who It Affects

• Taxpayers who may contribute to the Spay-Neuter Program through the income tax refund check-off, and the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation that would receive those contributions.
• State entities affected include the Revenue Department (administering the check-off) and the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees (allowed to hold some meetings by teleconference or video conference).

Key Provisions

• Adopts a Consent Calendar for listed bills, to be considered on the 22nd day or later, with objections due by adjournment on the 21st day, and without amendments, substitutions, debate, or carryover.
• SB86 addresses the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation's Spay-Neuter Program and establishes a voluntary income tax refund check-off for contributions to that program, with duties assigned to the Revenue Department to administer.
• SB160 authorizes the University of South Alabama Board of Trustees to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under specified conditions.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative