HB23 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Agriculture and Industries Dept., appropriation for bird flu, Governor to release if emergency

Summary

HB23 would create a conditional $5 million emergency appropriation from the State General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Industries, released by the Governor during an avian influenza emergency.

What This Bill Does

It sets aside $5 million for the Department of Agriculture and Industries for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, including depopulation and disposal of affected poultry and recovery efforts. The funds would be released only after the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries submits a written request and the Governor determines that an emergency exists and that the funds are needed. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Department of Agriculture and Industries would receive and manage the $5 million for emergency response, with funding release tied to the Governor's emergency determination.
• Poultry producers and the Alabama poultry industry would be affected by the availability of funds to depopulate, dispose of affected birds, and support recovery during an outbreak.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 authorizes a $5,000,000 appropriation from the State General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Industries for the fiscal year ending 2016 to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, including depopulation and disposal and recovery.
• Funds may be released only on a written request by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and a Governor's determination that an emergency exists and the funds are needed.
• Section 2 provides immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval by the Governor or otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Appropriations