HB378 Alabama 2014 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, products made or manufactured by individuals with disabilities under the direction of the Department of Adult Blind and Deaf of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind are afforded certain preference by purchasers who are state entities
This bill would clarify that state entities are also required to apply the purchasing preference to services provided by the individuals with disabilities
This bill would also require the board created in Section 21-2-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to ensure that approved services do not adversely impact services provided under the federal Randolph-Sheppard program, a program designed to enlarge employment opportunities for individuals who are blind through the operation of vending facilities on federal and state property
To amend Section 21-2-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to clarify that state entities apply the purchasing preference for services provided by certain individuals with disabilities under the direction of the Department of Adult Blind and Deaf of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind; and to require the board to ensure that approved services do not adversely impact services provided under the federal Randolph-Sheppard program.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2014 | S | Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| April 2, 2014 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 20, 2014 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund |
| March 20, 2014 | H | Engrossed |
| March 20, 2014 | H | Cosponsors Added |
| March 20, 2014 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 950 |
| March 20, 2014 | H | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 949 |
| March 20, 2014 | H | State Government Amendment Offered |
| March 20, 2014 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| February 6, 2014 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| January 30, 2014 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Text
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Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB378 Alabama 2014 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB378 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |