SB31 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bussman

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Anthony Ray Hinton, approp., wrongful incarceration

Summary

This bill would provide a conditional $500,000 compensation payment to Anthony Ray Hinton for wrongful incarceration, payable over the 2017-2019 fiscal years, subject to funding and multiple approvals.

What This Bill Does

It creates a conditional appropriation from the State General Fund to Anthony Ray Hinton for wrongful incarceration. The $500,000 is intended for the fiscal years ending 2017, 2018, and 2019. The payment would occur only if funds are available and if the Director of the Department of Finance and the Governor approve, and if the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration approves Hinton’s application and the amounts.

Who It Affects

• Anthony Ray Hinton – would receive compensation if all conditions and approvals are met.
• State of Alabama/State General Fund – funding for the conditional payment is drawn from the state budget and availability of funds may limit or enable the payment.
• Department of Finance and the Governor – responsible for recommending/finally approving the funds and the payment.
• Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration – must approve Hinton’s application and the amounts before payment is made.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Adds a conditional appropriation of $500,000 from the State General Fund to Anthony Ray Hinton for wrongful incarceration, to cover fiscal years ending 2017, 2018, and 2019, contingent on available funds and approvals.
• The appropriation requires the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Finance and the approval of the Governor, and is contingent upon the Committee on Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration approving the application and the specified amount.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective October 1, 2016.

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