HB47 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Auburn University, appropriation for bird flu, Governor to release if emergency

Summary

HB47 would provide a conditional $5 million appropriation from the Education Trust Fund to Auburn University to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, released only by the Governor during an emergency.

What This Bill Does

Allocates $5,000,000 from the Education Trust Fund to Auburn University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza. Funds can be used for depopulation and disposal of affected poultry and recovery efforts, among other related actions. The money would be released only after the Governor determines that an emergency exists and that the funds are needed to respond to the avian influenza in the state.

Who It Affects

• Auburn University: would receive the $5 million and manage its use to respond to an avian influenza outbreak, with release conditioned on emergency declaration.
• Poultry industry in Alabama: could benefit from state-backed support for outbreak response, including depopulation, disposal, and recovery activities.
• Governor: would have the authority to release the funds only when an emergency is officially determined and funds are needed.
• Education Trust Fund / State Treasury: provides the funding source for this appropriation, affecting the FY2016 budget.

Key Provisions

• Appropriates $5,000,000 from the Education Trust Fund to Auburn University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to respond to highly pathogenic avian influenza, including depopulation, disposal of affected poultry, and recovery efforts.
• Funds shall be released only upon a determination by the Governor that an emergency exists and that the funds are needed to respond to the avian influenza in the state.
• Uses are not limited to depopulation and disposal and may include additional recovery efforts as necessary.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon it otherwise becoming law.

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Appropriations