HB18 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Commission to Reduce Poverty, membership further provided for, Sec. 29-2-250 am'd.

Summary

HB18 would increase the size of the Alabama Commission to Reduce Poverty by adding five members, bringing total membership from 22 to 27.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law to add five new members to the Alabama Commission to Reduce Poverty. The commission's membership would rise from 22 to 27, while keeping a diverse mix of appointed members from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and organizations serving poverty relief. It maintains existing compensation rules and imposes a $5,000 annual expenditure cap for the commission's activities, and requires the commission to study poverty-related policies and report to the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• The Alabama Commission to Reduce Poverty: its size increases by five members (from 22 to 27).
• Poverty-related organizations and advocates in Alabama: potential for greater representation and input due to more seats on the commission.

Key Provisions

• Specific provision 1: Increase the commission's membership by five members, increasing total from 22 to 27.
• Specific provision 2: Retain the appointment structure and diversity focus with an annual expenditure cap of $5,000 for the commission's activities.

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

Subjects

Poverty, Commission to Reduce