HB195 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

HB195 would appropriate $10,595,439 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, with planning and reporting requirements before funds are released.

What This Bill Does

It provides $10,595,439 to Tuskegee University for the support and maintenance of its educational program for FY2018. Of that amount, at least $2,000,000 must be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match. Funds are conditioned on compliance with state budgeting laws and require an operations plan and an audited financial statement before release, plus quarterly and end-of-year performance reporting. The bill recognizes Tuskegee's unique relationship with Alabama and sets funding expectations that differ from private or public institutions.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University: will receive the funds for its educational programs and must meet the reporting and planning requirements.
• Alabama state government and taxpayers: will oversee fund release through the Director of Finance and receive annual and quarterly reports, with Legislative Council receiving copies.

Key Provisions

• Appropriation of $10,595,439 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; at least $2,000,000 to be used for the agricultural research and extension service state match.
• Funds are subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act and related Alabama budgeting laws.
• Before release of funds, Tuskegee must submit an FY2018 operations plan with goals/indicators approved by the Director of Finance and an audited financial statement for FY2016.
• The state requires quarterly expenditure/performance reports and an end-of-year performance report; the Director of Finance forwards these reports to the Legislative Council.
• Section 1 describes Tuskegee's unique state-related status and how funding should be treated accordingly.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations