SB214 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated May 16, 2022

Senate Bill

Enacted

Current Status

Regular Session 2022

Session

Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Arts,State Council on the, award of grants and honorariums further provided for, Secs. 41-9-41, 41-9-44 am'd.
Description: Under existing law, the Alabama State Council on the Arts is a council of members appointed by the Governor whose duties include stimulating and encouraging the study and presentation of performing and participating in fine arts throughout the state, surveying institutions in artistic and cultural activities, and encouraging public interest in cultural heritage.
This bill would provide that the council is established to specifically honor the arts by providing grants, programs, and services that enhance the qualify of life and economic vitality for all residents by supporting artistic resources.
This bill would also provide that the council may award honorariums and grants without entering into contracts for services and without competitive bidding.
This bill would also make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Subjects: Arts CouncilBoards and Commissions