SB195 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Appropriations, FY2024 supplemental appropriation from the State General Fund to the Governor's Contingency Fund
Summary: The bill would provide a $10 million supplemental appropriation from the State General Fund to the Governor's Contingency Fund to fund emergency repairs at the Demopolis Lock and Dam to restore navigation on the Black Warrior River, effective June 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
It adds a $10,000,000 appropriation from the State General Fund to the Governor's Contingency Fund for emergency repairs of the Demopolis Lock and Dam. The repairs are intended to restore the flow of commerce on the Black Warrior River. The act becomes effective on June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
State government (Governor's Contingency Fund) receives $10 million for emergency repairs
Businesses and communities relying on the Black Warrior River's navigation are affected by potential restoration of river commerce once repairs are completed

Key Provisions
Section 1: Appropriates $10,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Governor's Contingency Fund to be used for emergency repairs of the Demopolis Lock and Dam to restore commerce flow on the Black Warrior River.
Section 2: Provides effective date of June 1, 2024.

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