Alabama 2024 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB135

Introduced
2/7/24  
Introduced
2/7/24  

Caption

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required.

Impact

The bill stipulates that before any funds can be disbursed, the Coalition must submit an operations plan and an audited financial statement for the previous fiscal year. This requirement aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of funds allocated for domestic violence programs. Additionally, the Coalition is mandated to provide quarterly reports on planned expenditures as well as an end-of-year performance report detailing the effectiveness of the programs funded. These provisions are designed to ensure that the resources allocated contribute meaningfully to combating domestic violence.

Summary

House Bill 135 aims to allocate $169,633 from the State General Fund to the Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This funding is intended to support initiatives geared toward addressing domestic violence within the state. The legislation emphasizes the need for financial accountability through several reporting requirements, which policymakers consider essential for ensuring that the funds are utilized effectively and appropriately.

Contention

Although no specific points of contention around HB135 were highlighted in the provided text, similar funding bills often spark discussions regarding the sufficiency of appropriated amounts in addressing the complex issues related to domestic violence. While supporters might argue for the necessity of such funding, opponents may raise concerns over whether the amount is adequate or whether additional checks and balances are needed to ensure proper resource allocation and impact measurement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL SB70

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required.

AL HB184

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

AL SB109

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

AL HB166

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

AL SB78

To make an appropriation of $169,633 from the State General Fund to the Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds, and to require quarterly and end of the year performance reports.

AL HB155

To make an appropriation of $169,633 from the State General Fund to the Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds, and to require quarterly and end of the year performance reports.

AL SB144

2026 Coalition Against Domestic Violence Appropriation

AL SB111

To make an appropriation of $1,069,234 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds; and to require an end of year report.

AL HB171

To make an appropriation of $1,069,234 from the Education Trust Fund to Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds; and to require an end of year report.

AL HB170

To make an appropriation of $13,151,435 from the Education Trust Fund to Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds; and to require an end of year report.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.