HB120 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Poole
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Tuskegee University, appropriation
Summary: HB120 allocates $10,479,890 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the 2017 fiscal year with planning, reporting, and oversight requirements.
What This Bill Does
It provides an annual appropriation to Tuskegee University for its educational program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. At least $2,000,000 must be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match. Funds can be released only after the university submits an operations plan and an audited financial statement, and the law requires quarterly reports and an end-of-year performance report to the Director of Finance (and the Legislative Council). The appropriation is subject to applicable state budgeting laws and Tuskegee is treated as uniquely related to the state in its funding.

Who It Affects
Tuskegee University — will receive the appropriation and must comply with planning, auditing, and reporting requirements, including the $2,000,000 agricultural research/extension state match.
State of Alabama / Director of Finance and Legislative Council — oversee fund release and require mandated reports to ensure compliance with budgeting laws.

Key Provisions
Authorizes a $10,479,890 Education Trust Fund appropriation to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.
Requires at least $2,000,000 of the appropriation to be expended for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
Makes the appropriation subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act, the Budget Management Act, and other related provisions.
Prior to releasing funds, requires an operations plan (with goals and measurable indicators) and an audited financial statement for fiscal year 2015.
Requires quarterly expenditure and performance reports and an end-of-year performance report, with copies forwarded to the Legislative Council.
Acknowledges Tuskegee’s unique relationship to the state and prescribes special funding treatment accordingly.
Effective date: 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