SB210 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Contract Review Committee, 45-day period of review, clarifies that the 45-day period does not begin until all required information is presented to the committee, additional request for information extends review period, Sec. 29-2-41 am'd.
Summary: SB210 clarifies when the Contract Review Committee's 45-day contract review clock starts and allows a 45-day extension if more information is needed, strengthening state contract oversight.
What This Bill Does
It amends the contract review rules to say the 45-day clock starts only after all required information is sent to the committee. It also lets the committee extend the review by 45 days if it votes that additional information is needed. If the committee does not review within the period, the contract is treated as having been reviewed in compliance; and if an extension is used but still not reviewed, it is also deemed compliant. It requires departments to submit contracts or letters of intent with a total cost itemization, and when a letter of intent is used, the actual contract must be provided to the committee upon execution. The bill keeps the committee's subpoena power and requires regular monthly meetings.

Who It Affects
State departments or agencies that propose contracts or letters of intent to contract for personal or professional services paid from state funds; they must provide required information and cost itemization to the committee, and may face extended review if more information is requested.
Members of the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee (and the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts assisting) who review contracts, request information, issue subpoenas, and organize meetings.

Key Provisions
The 45-day review clock starts when the contract or letter of intent and all required information are submitted to the committee.
If the committee votes that additional information is needed, the 45-day review period is extended by 45 days.
If the committee does not review or comment within the initial 45 days, the contract is deemed reviewed in compliance.
If an extension is used and the committee still does not review within the extended period, the contract is deemed reviewed in compliance.
Departments submitting a letter of intent must provide the final contract to the committee for information upon execution.
The committee has subpoena power to require witnesses and documents.
The committee will organize itself, elect a chair and a vice-chair, and hold regular monthly meetings.
The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects: Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee