SB86 would ban public colleges and universities, local boards of education, and public schools in Alabama from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures.
If approved, public colleges, universities, and local schools may not spend public funds or use public property to advocate for electors to vote yes or no on statewide or local ballot measures. The ban covers activities listed in Section 17-17-5(b)(1) when the purpose is advocacy. Providing neutral information about ballot issues without urging a vote is allowed. They may still contribute to or pay dues to trade associations of which they are members.
Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Ways and Means Education
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 191
Orr motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 190
Orr second Substitute Offered
Orr motion to Table adopted Voice Vote
Orr first Substitute Offered
Orr motion to Table adopted Voice Vote
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development first Substitute Offered
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Source: Alabama Legislature