SB290 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Public contract, to provide prohibitions on the Governor and executive agencies of the state from entering into certain public contracts without approval by the Legislature, const. amend.

Summary

SB290 would amend Alabama’s Constitution to require legislative approval for state contracts over two years in duration or over $5 million in value.

What This Bill Does

It would prevent the Governor and executive agencies from entering into contracts that bind the state for more than two years or involve more than $5 million unless the Legislature approves under general law. The change would be a constitutional amendment, with general law defining the exact approval process. If voters approve the amendment in a statewide election, it would become part of the Constitution and apply to future contracts, with some exceptions that general law may provide.

Who It Affects

• Governor and executive state agencies: would need Legislative approval before entering large or long-term contracts.
• The Legislature and Alabama voters: would gain authority to approve such contracts via general law, and the amendment would be decided by voters in a statewide election.

Key Provisions

• Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the Governor and executive agencies from entering contracts binding the state for more than two years or worth more than $5,000,000 without Legislature approval (except as provided by general law).
• Legislature approval for these contracts would be established and governed by general law (the specific process to be created by that law).
• An election would be held to approve the amendment, with a ballot description prepared for voters and Yes/No options.
• The amendment would take effect if and when a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure approve it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments