SR86 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shadrack McGill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Advisory opinion of the Justices of the Supreme Court relative to SB563 of the 2012 Reg. Sess., requested

Summary

SR86 asks the Alabama Supreme Court to issue advisory opinions on SB563 about constitutional issues related to Jackson County's TVA in-lieu-of tax funds and the proposed Jackson County Discretionary Board.

What This Bill Does

The resolution requests the Alabama Supreme Court to render written advisory opinions on SB563 per Section 12-2-10, Code of Alabama 1975, addressing three constitutional questions. It specifies that the questions cover separation of powers, payment of public funds, and enactment of local laws. It notes that SB563 concerns the appropriation and distribution of Jackson County's in-lieu-of tax funds and the creation of a Jackson County Discretionary Board with defined members. It also directs that a copy of this resolution be hand delivered to the Alabama Supreme Court.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Supreme Court, which would issue the advisory opinions in response to SR86.
• Jackson County residents and local government (including the Jackson County Discretionary Board and county officials) who would be affected by SB563's funding decisions and board structure.

Key Provisions

• Requests the Alabama Supreme Court to render written advisory opinions on SB563 per Section 12-2-10, Code of Alabama 1975.
• Specifies three constitutional questions for the Court to answer: separation of powers (Article III, Sections 42 and 43), payment of public funds (Article IV, Section 72), and enactment of local laws (Article IV, Section 105).
• Directs that a copy of this resolution be hand delivered to the Alabama Supreme Court.
• Notes that SB563 would allocate and distribute Jackson County's TVA in-lieu-of tax funds and establish a Jackson County Discretionary Board consisting of the Chair of the Jackson County Commission, the senator, and two representatives serving Jackson County.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative