SB126 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Supplemental appropriations, SBI Cost of Evidence Fund to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, Act 2015-540, 2nd Sp. Sess., am'd.

Summary

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and removes language in Act 2015-540 that conflicts with the state constitution.

What This Bill Does

It appropriates $118,125 from the SBI Cost of Evidence Fund to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. It amends Act 2015-540 by repealing Sections 16 and 17, which conflict with the Alabama Constitution (per McInnish v. Riley), and renumbers the subsequent sections. The changes become effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which receives a supplemental $118,125 for FY 2016.
• The state’s statutory framework, which is updated by removing conflicting language and adjusting section numbering to comply with constitutional requirements.

Key Provisions

• Provide a supplemental appropriation of $118,125 from the SBI Cost of Evidence Fund to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
• Amend Act 2015-540 by repealing Sections 16 and 17 (which conflict with the Constitution) and renumbering subsequent sections; the act takes effect immediately upon governor's approval.

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Subjects

Appropriations