SB372 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Clay ScofieldBobby D. SingletonArthur OrrShadrack McGillTom WhatleyBryan TaylorScott BeasonJ.T. WaggonerPaul SanfordBill HoltzclawJimmy HolleyJerry L. FieldingGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyGerald H. AllenGreg J. ReedDel MarshPaul BussmanRoger Bedford, Jr.Dick BrewbakerMark Slade BlackwellGerald O. DialQuinton RossCam WardPhillip W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Government disclosure of certain information regarding purchase of property by state or local government

Summary

SB372 would require state and local governments to publicly disclose details of property purchases within specific deadlines.

What This Bill Does

If a government body buys real property with public funds, it must disclose information about the purchase within 30 days after the purchase is completed; if the purchase is linked to an economic development project, disclosure must occur within 30 days after the project is announced. The disclosure must include appraisals, contracts, all purchase terms, funding sources, materials considered by decision makers, and any related materials. The disclosure must be provided in a public report, attached to the next meeting's minutes, and posted on the entity's website if it maintains one.

Who It Affects

• State agencies, counties, municipalities, and other governmental or quasi-governmental entities – must disclose detailed information about property purchases.
• Members of the public and observers – will have public access to these disclosures via reports, minutes, and websites.

Key Provisions

• Disclose information within 30 days after the purchase; or within 30 days after the announcement for purchases tied to an economic development project.
• Disclosed information includes appraisals, contracts, all terms, funding sources, materials considered by approvers, and other related materials.
• Disclosure must be in a public report, attached to the next meeting's minutes, and posted on the entity's website if it maintains one.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Government