Supplemental appropriations, from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, from the Alabama Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators, and from the State General Fund to various agencies and entities. for the fiscal year September 30, 2022.
Impact
The supplemental appropriations laid out in SB108 will directly affect several key sectors within Alabama state governance and public services. This includes financial support for the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling and the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators. Additionally, funds are allocated for law enforcement improvements, such as increased communication capabilities and repairs, which are essential for public safety. These appropriations aim to ensure that essential services remain funded and operational even as unexpected fiscal demands arise.
Summary
Senate Bill 108 (SB108) is an act intended to make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. It outlines specific financial allocations from the Alabama General Fund and various agency funds, with a total of $119,305,398 appropriated to different state agencies and programs. Notably, the bill includes funding for critical areas such as mental health services, public safety, and economic development projects, which are all crucial for ensuring state operations and community welfare during a fiscal year that has seen significant financial challenges.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SB108 has generally been supportive, particularly among legislators focused on maintaining funding for vital public services. The unanimous vote of 100-0 indicates a strong legislative backing and underscores a collective agreement on the necessity of addressing immediate funding needs for state agencies and programs. Nonetheless, discussions may have highlighted concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of the state's budget and whether such supplemental appropriations encourage prudent fiscal management.
Contention
While the bill received widespread support, potential contention could arise from how funds are appropriated and whether they adequately address the needs of diverse communities within Alabama. Critics may argue that more robust measures are needed to ensure that funding not only reaches the intended programs but also translates into effective service delivery. Additionally, the appropriations’ implications for future budgets, including the potential for reliance on supplemental funding to meet ongoing operational costs, may present further points of debate as the state navigates its fiscal future.
Same As
Appropriations, Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022, from the State General Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA) Program, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the State Law Enforcement Agency, the Department of Senior Services, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Forestry Commission, and the General Fund Budget Reserve Fund.
Same As
General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
AL SB106
Same As
General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.