HR249 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Summary

HR249 creates a House Consent Calendar to place two bills, HB37 and SB213, on a non-debatable list for later consideration.

What This Bill Does

It sets up a Consent Calendar process for specified bills to be considered on a future day with limited debate and no amendments or substitutions. HB37 would add a tax exemption for the Arc of Alabama from sales, use, and ad valorem taxes. SB213 would raise the threshold for when competitive bids are required for contracts that generally do not require bids, altering procurement rules.

Who It Affects

• Arc of Alabama and similar nonprofit organizations would gain a tax exemption from sales, use, and ad valorem taxes if HB37 becomes law.
• State agencies, departments, and contractors involved in procurement would be affected by the higher bidding threshold for contracts that do not generally require competitive bids.

Key Provisions

• Consent Calendar mechanism: The House would place HB37 and SB213 on a Consent Calendar to be considered on a future day with no amendments, substitutions, debates, or carryover; objections must be filed by adjournment on the 22nd legislative day.
• HB37: Adds Sec. 40-9-25.19 to exempt Arc of Alabama from sales, use, and ad valorem taxes.
• SB213: Amends Sec. 41-16-21 to increase the threshold amount for competitive bids on contracts where bids are not generally required.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative