SB218 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Military, military installations, Military Stability Fund established, funds to be expended upon submission and acceptance of necessary project plans to retain or expand military bases, matching of local funds required, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to award funds
Summary: SB218 creates a Military Stability Program to help Alabama keep and grow its military installations by funding local public projects tied to local matching funds, overseen by a state commission.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Military Stability Program in the State Treasury with appropriated funds that stay available until used. Eligible recipients (local governments or other entities) must submit plans showing how a realignment or closure would affect the area, a plan to use local funds for necessary public projects, and a certificate from at least one local government supporting the submission. The Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission awards funds, monitors how they are spent, and may delegate powers to the Military Stability Foundation; an annual report to the Legislature is required.

Who It Affects
Military installations and their surrounding communities in Alabama, which could receive funding for retention or expansion and must provide local funding and planning for public projects.
Recipients and governing bodies involved in applying for or administering the funds (including local governments, the Commission, and the Military Stability Foundation), who are responsible for planning, documentation, oversight, and reporting.

Key Provisions
Creates the Military Stability Program within the State Treasury and allocates funds to it for retaining or expanding military installations, with funds reappropriated until expended.
Requires eligible recipients to submit plans, evidence of impact from realignment/closure, local funding plans for public projects, and certificates from local governments; allows the Commission to award funds and monitor compliance; misuse can affect future awards.
Allows the Commission to delegate powers to the Military Stability Foundation and requires an annual report to the Legislature after years with appropriations or disbursements.
The Commission will promulgate rules to implement the act; the act includes severability and repeal of conflicting laws, with an effective date.
Affects implementation and oversight of funding aimed at protecting and promoting Alabama military installations and related local economic interests.

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