House Bill 240 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Summary

HB240 would appropriate $16.3 million from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for FY 2027, with reporting requirements, a dedicated $2 million agricultural research match, and oversight under Alabama budgeting laws.

What This Bill Does

It provides a specific funding amount to Tuskegee University for the 2027 fiscal year. It designates at least $2,000,000 of the appropriation for the agricultural research and extension service state match. It ties the funding to budget laws and requires an operations plan, an audited financial statement for 2025, quarterly reports, and an end-of-year performance report, with the Director of Finance releasing funds only after these reports are received; the act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Tuskegee University: will receive the appropriation and must fulfill the reporting and planning requirements to receive and maintain funding.
• Alabama taxpayers / state budget overseers: funding is subject to budgeting laws and enhanced oversight, with reports reviewed by the Director of Finance and forwarded to the Legislative Council.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Establishes Tuskegee University's unique relationship with Alabama and directs that funding be treated distinctly from private institutions or purely state public colleges.
• Section 2: Appropriates $16,300,159 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University for the FY ending Sept. 30, 2027, with at least $2,000,000 for the agricultural research and extension state match.
• Section 3: Makes the appropriation subject to the Budget and Financial Control Act, Budget Management Act, and other provisions of this act.
• Section 4: Before funds are released, requires an operations plan for 2027 and an audited FY 2025 financial statement; imposes quarterly reporting and an end-of-year performance report; copies of reports to be sent to the Legislative Council.
• Section 5: Effective date is October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Appropriations