HB25 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Appropriations, transfer of funds from certain state agencies to the General Fund to offset costs, State Parks Division excluded, Sec. 29-11-1 am'd.

Summary

HB25 would prohibit transferring funds from the State Parks Division to the State General Fund starting October 1, 2016, while allowing transfers from other listed agencies to offset costs.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 29-11-1 to specify which state departments can transfer funds to the General Fund to offset costs of state services. Beginning with the fiscal year that starts October 1, 2016, funds from the State Parks Division are excluded from such transfers. Other departments named in the law may continue to transfer funds to the General Fund to offset costs for services provided to them. The change protects the State Parks Division's funds from being used for General Fund offsets.

Who It Affects

• State Parks Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: cannot transfer funds to the State General Fund starting October 1, 2016.
• Other listed state departments (e.g., Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Department of Environmental Management, Department of Revenue, etc.): may continue to transfer funds to the General Fund to offset costs; no change to their authority except the Parks exclusion.

Key Provisions

• Beginning October 1, 2016, the State Parks Division funds may not be transferred to the State General Fund.
• Section 29-11-1 is amended to remove State Parks Division funds from the list of departments that can transfer state funds to offset costs; other listed agencies remain eligible.
• Transfers to offset the costs of state services will continue to be allowed from the other specified departments, excluding funds designated for the State Parks Division.
• 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 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations