HB249 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Appropriations, 2013-2014 fiscal year, Education Trust Fund, Auburn University Aviation Program and Rainy Day Account Repayment, Act 2013-264, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

HB249 would add numerous conditional Education Trust Fund appropriations for FY2014, prioritizing a Rainy Day Fund repayment and funding various universities and programs, with funding released only if funds are available and approved.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 4 of Act 2013-264 to authorize additional conditional appropriations from the Education Trust Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. These appropriations depend on fund availability, the Director of Finance's recommendation, and the Governor's approval. They are organized into First Priority Conditionals (to be released in full before any other conditionals) and Second Priority Conditionals. After the first and second priority releases, up to $150 million may be appropriated to repay the ETF Rainy Day Account. The bill lists funding for a wide range of state universities, centers, and educational and research programs, as well as related departments and initiatives.

Who It Affects

• Higher education institutions, research centers, and related programs (e.g., Auburn Aviation Program, Cyber Technology Centers, various university centers, and departments) that would receive conditional appropriations if funds are available and approved.
• State budget management and public finances, including the Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account repayment process and the roles of the Director of Finance and the Governor in approving releases.

Key Provisions

• Adds conditional appropriations from the Education Trust Fund for FY2014 by amending Section 4 of Act 2013-264, conditioned on fund availability, the Director of Finance's recommendation, and the Governor's approval.
• Creates two priority levels for conditional appropriations: First Priority Conditionals (joint first priority, released in full before other conditionals) and Second Priority Conditionals (joint second priority).
• First Priority includes specific items such as Insurance Information and Research Center funding and Rainy Day Account Repayment (amounts as presented in the bill).
• Second Priority covers a broad list of recipients (universities, centers, and related programs across Alabama, including Auburn, UA, UAB, Troy, Alabama A&M, Athens State, and others) with various targeted sums.
• After the first and second priority releases, up to $150 million may be appropriated to repay the Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account.
• The act provides that these appropriations, if released, may be included in the base appropriation for FY2015 for certain institutions.

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Subjects

Appropriations