SB332 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Corrections Dept., Dept. of Finance, purchasing division, to provide exemptions from purchasing requirements, Sec. 14-7-8 am'd.
Summary: SB332 lets Alabama's Department of Corrections buy equipment and materials for prison-made goods directly, without using the state’s purchasing division.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 14-7-8 to authorize the DOC to purchase equipment, raw materials, components, and supplies and to hire staff to operate prison industries. It exempts these purchases from the Division of Purchasing within the Department of Finance, meaning the DOC can buy directly rather than through state purchasing. The purchases would be for items used in producing goods for state offices and agencies. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Alabama Department of Corrections – gains authority to make direct purchases for prison-made goods.
Suppliers/vendors that sell equipment and materials for prison-made goods – may enter direct contracts with the DOC, bypassing the Division of Purchasing for these purchases.

Key Provisions
Exempts the DOC's purchases of equipment, raw materials, components, and supplies for prison-made goods from the Division of Purchasing.
The DOC may purchase in the manner prescribed by law and hire supervisory staff to run prison industries for the production of goods for state agencies and subdivisions.
Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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