HB51 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Code of Alabama 1975, Secretary of State, amount of copies distributed to certain entities reduced, Sec. 41-21-1 am'd.

Summary

HB51 would cut how many copies of the Code of Alabama 1975 the Secretary of State must furnish to many state offices and agencies.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 41-21-1 to reduce the number of Code of Alabama 1975 sets and replacement volumes that the Secretary of State distributes to state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and other offices. It provides a detailed schedule showing revised counts for recipients such as the Governor’s office, the Legislature, courts, universities, and various state departments. It also changes how copies are requested—most recipients must submit a written request every four years to continue receiving sets, while legislators receive volumes automatically unless they opt out. The act takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• State government entities (departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and offices) will receive fewer Code sets and replacement volumes under the new distribution schedule.
• Members of the Legislature and related officers (Legislature, Lieutenant Governor, Clerks of the House and Senate) will have their code set deliveries governed by the bill's opt-out and auto-delivery rules.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 41-21-1 to reduce the number of Code of Alabama 1975 sets and supplements distributed to listed recipients.
• Establishes a written-request process for most recipients to receive code sets (every four years), with a specific rule for legislators regarding automatic provision unless they decline.
• Effective immediately after the governor signs the act.

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Subjects

Code of Alabama