HB562 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim Patterson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

State employment, advising services provided to executive department officers, paid by public funds

Summary

HB562 would require that compensation for policy-related advisory services to executive branch state officials be paid only from public funds.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would ensure that individuals who provide policy-related advice to officers or directors of state agencies in the Executive Branch, who have decision-making authority over policies, can be paid only from public funds. The payment could be direct or indirect, but must come from public funds. The act defines who counts as an officer or director and states that the coverage applies to those advising such officials. It becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who provide policy-related advisory services to executive branch state officials will be compensated only with public funds.
• Officers or directors of state agencies in the Executive Branch who have policy-making authority and the departments that pay for advisory services are affected by the funding restriction.

Key Provisions

• Compensation for policy-related advisory services must come only from public funds (no private funding).
• Defines who is covered: an individual providing policy-related advice to an officer or director of a state agency in the Executive Branch with decision-making authority over policies.
• Specifies that compensation can be paid directly or indirectly from public funds.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after passage and 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

Public Funds