HB528 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Veterinary Examiners, State Board of, daily stipend increased for board members, board authorized to increase stipend by rule, Sec. 34-29-67 am'd.

Summary

HB528 would raise the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Examiners' daily stipend from $200 to $600 for days spent on board work.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 34-29-67 to set the daily stipend at $600 per day (or portion thereof) for board work. Board members would still receive usual per diem expenses. Payments would come from the State Treasury, be made by warrant of the State Treasurer with Governor approval, and be limited to funds budgeted and appropriated. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Examiners, who would receive a higher daily stipend for days they perform board duties
• State budget administrators and the State Treasurer (as funding and payment would come from the State Treasury and require warrants and approval), affected through budgeting and appropriations processes

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-29-67 to set the daily stipend at $600 per day (or portion thereof) for board members when engaged in board work
• Allows the board members to continue receiving usual per diem expenses allowed to state employees
• Requires board administrative expenses to be paid from the State Treasury, subject to budgeting and appropriations, and paid by warrant of the State Treasurer with Governor approval
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval

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Subjects

Veterinary Examiners, State Board of