HB5 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Martin

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Property, real property owned by state managed by Department of Finance, exemption for certain prefabricated storm shelters, Act 2015-435, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

The bill exempts all prefabricated storm shelters from being managed by Alabama's Finance Department under Act 2015-435.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new exemption to the list of properties not subject to Finance Department management, specifically all prefabricated storm shelters that serve as temporary storm shelters (per FEMA 361 or its successor). These shelters would not fall under the Finance Department's management rules, with the owning or leasing entities handling them under their own processes, subject to other applicable regulations. The bill retains existing exemptions for other properties and does not change building codes or energy conservation requirements. It becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• State agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, and other state instruments that own or lease prefabricated storm shelters — these shelters would no longer be managed by the State Finance Department.
• Owners and operators of prefabricated storm shelters (and the shelters themselves) — they would operate outside the Finance Department’s management framework while still complying with other applicable codes and FEMA guidance.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 10(a)(16): All prefabricated storm shelters that serve as temporary safe places during storms (per FEMA 361 or successor) are exempt from the requirement that real property be managed by the State Finance Department.
• The exemption coexists with existing exemptions and does not alter compliance with minimum building standards or energy conservation codes.
• Effective immediately upon the Governor's 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

Finance Department