HB23 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Sunset Law, Examiners of Public Accounts Dept., authorized to charge an agency a reasonable fee for Sunset reports furnished under review, authorize Sunset Committee to adjust or waive the fee, Sec. 41-20-9 am'd.

Summary

HB 23 would let the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts charge a reasonable fee to agencies under Sunset review for Sunset reports, with the Sunset Committee able to adjust or waive the fee.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Alabama's Sunset Law to authorize charging a reasonable fee for Sunset reports prepared for agencies under review. The Sunset Committee would have the power to adjust or waive that fee. If requested, the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, along with the Legislative Reference Service, the Legislative Fiscal Office, and the Legal and Fiscal Divisions of the Legislative Services Agency, would provide relevant information to the Sunset Committee. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Agencies under Sunset review would be charged a reasonable fee for Sunset reports.
• The Sunset Committee would have the authority to adjust or waive the fee (affecting how fees are charged).

Key Provisions

• Authorizes charging a reasonable fee for Sunset reports prepared for agencies under review.
• Allows the Sunset Committee to adjust or waive the fee and specifies the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sunset Law