SB99 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lance BellSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Associations governing high school sports; subject to one-time audit by Examiners of Public Accounts

Summary

SB99 would require certain high school athletic eligibility entities that receive funding from hosting events to undergo a one-time audit and submit the findings to a temporary legislative committee for review.

What This Bill Does

It requires a one-time audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts of defined entities by not later than July 1, 2025, focusing on receipts and disbursements. After the audit, the entity must report audit findings and any corrective measures with a timeline to address issues to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate within 30 days. The bill creates a temporary legislative committee, made up of five House members (including two from the minority) and five Senate members (including two from the minority), which will hear the audit findings in a joint meeting before dissolving. The act includes a repeal date of January 1, 2026, and takes effect June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects

• Entities that determine eligibility for high school athletes and derive funding by hosting high school athletic events will be audited and must report audit findings and corrective actions.
• The Alabama Legislature (House and Senate) will appoint and oversee a temporary committee that reviews the audit findings and hears the entity's presentation.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'entity' as any organization that determines high school athlete eligibility and derives funding from hosting high school athletic events on school property.
• Requires a one-time audit by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts not later than July 1, 2025, covering books, receipts, and disbursements in the same manner as state agency audits.
• Mandates the audited entity to submit a report of audit findings and corrective measures with timelines to the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate within 30 days of receiving the audit.
• Establishes a temporary legislative committee (5 House members including 2 minority, 5 Senate members including 2 minority) to hear the audit findings and the entity's presentation; the committee dissolves after the hearing.
• Provides that the act repeals on January 1, 2026 and becomes effective 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

Education