HB36 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Harry Shiver

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Indian Affairs Commission, permits for Indian festivals, pow wows, and other events, fees, funds continuously approp. to commission

Summary

This bill lets the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission issue permits and set fees for American Indian festivals and events, with the fees funding the Commission's operations.

What This Bill Does

The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission would be allowed to issue permits and set permit fees for events where American Indian vendors attend and sell arts and crafts. Fees collected would go into a special account in the State Treasury and be continuously appropriated for the Commission's operation, carrying over to future years if not spent. The authority would be exercised by rule under the Administrative Procedure Act, and the bill would take effect immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Event organizers/hosts of American Indian festivals, pow wows, or similar events: would need to obtain a permit and pay permit fees.
• American Indian vendors attending these events: would be able to sell their arts and crafts under the permit.

Key Provisions

• The Commission may issue permits and set permit fees for events with American Indian vendors and arts/crafts.
• Permit fees are deposited into a special account in the State Treasury and are continuously appropriated for the Commission's operation, with unspent funds carried over year to year.
• Permits and fees are established by rule under the Administrative Procedure Act.
• The act becomes effective immediately following passage and Governor's 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

Indian Affairs Commission