HB501INTRODUCED Page 0 HB501 7BT6UEV-1 By Representative Pringle RFD: State Government First Read: 01-Apr-25 1 2 3 4 5 7BT6UEV-1 04/01/2025 PMG (L)cr 2025-1397 Page 1 First Read: 01-Apr-25 SYNOPSIS: This bill would authorize the Legislative Council to contract for the demolition of the existing building designated as the Alabama State House, upon the completion of the new Alabama State House, and to provide for the disposition of property and materials that are attached or affixed to the building. This bill would also authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate to sell chairs, desks, and other items from the respective chambers which will not be relocated to the new Alabama State House. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Legislature; to authorize the Legislative Council to contract for the demolition of the building designated as the current Alabama State House, upon completion of the new Alabama State House; to provide for the disposition of certain property and materials affixed to the building; and to provide for the sale of items in the chambers that will not be relocated to the new Alabama State House. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HB501 INTRODUCED Page 2 that will not be relocated to the new Alabama State House. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) The Legislative Council may contract for the demolition of the building located at 11 South Union Street in Montgomery. The demolition shall occur upon the completion of construction and designation of a new Alabama State House. (b)(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the building may be demolished in a manner that provides for the removal and disposition of any property or materials that are part of or affixed to the building which may have some value, regardless of whether any of the property or materials are listed as state inventory. To effectuate this section, the Legislative Council, Legislative Services Agency, Clerk of the House of Representatives, and Secretary of the Senate shall provide to the State Auditor a list of property and materials to be removed from the inventory. Upon receipt of the list, the State Auditor shall remove the property and materials from the inventory. (2) The property and materials described in subdivision (1) may be reused, recycled, upcycled, sold, or disposed of, as determined by the Legislative Council in a manner that is fiscally responsible. Materials of de minimis value may be utilized as the Legislative Council, Clerk of the House of Representatives, and Secretary of the Senate deem appropriate to commemorate the historic value of the building and to pay tribute to the Legislature. (c) The Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate shall set the price of any desk, 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 HB501 INTRODUCED Page 3 Secretary of the Senate shall set the price of any desk, chair, or other item used in the old chambers and not being relocated to the new Alabama State House and may sell the items to members and employees of the Legislature, in a manner determined by the clerk and secretary. Section 2. This act shall become effective on July 1, 2025. 57 58 59 60 61 62