Alabama 2023 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB387

Introduced
4/25/23  
Refer
4/25/23  
Report Pass
4/27/23  
Report Pass
4/27/23  
Engrossed
5/2/23  
Refer
5/2/23  
Report Pass
5/16/23  
Report Pass
5/16/23  
Enrolled
5/23/23  

Caption

Relating to Morgan County; to provide further for the distribution and expenditure of in-lieu-of-taxes payments received from the Tennessee Valley Authority distributed to Morgan County.

Impact

The ramifications of this bill are significant for local governance and financial planning within Morgan County. By stipulating the direct allocation of funds from the Tennessee Valley Authority, the bill provides a clear framework for how these funds are to be utilized, thereby enhancing educational infrastructure. This not only supports the college but also aims to enrich the educational opportunities available to the residents of Morgan County, potentially leading to better workforce preparedness and community development.

Summary

House Bill 387 focuses on the distribution and expenditure of payments received from the Tennessee Valley Authority intended for Morgan County, Alabama. It specifically allocates a fixed amount of four hundred thousand dollars annually to Calhoun Community College for the development of a new facility, the Phase III of the Alabama Center for the Arts. This initiative aims to support higher education in Morgan County and facilitate dual enrollment programs with local public schools. The bill outlines conditions under which the funding must be utilized, ensuring productive investments that benefit the community.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB 387 appears to be positive, reflecting a consensus on the importance of educational funding and infrastructure development. Lawmakers in favor of the bill highlighted its potential benefits for local students and the community as a whole. There seem to be no noted significant opposition to this bill, which may suggest broad agreement on the priorities of educational enhancement and economic development.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention publicly recorded regarding HB 387, indicating that the bill has been received favorably without major disputes. However, the effectiveness of its implementation and the actual impact of the funding allocations on educational programs will likely remain areas to watch in the future, as they will determine the success of this investment in higher education for Morgan County.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL HB581

Morgan County, distribution of county's TVA in-lieu-of-taxes payments further provided for

AL SB162

Marshall County; Tennessee Valley Authority in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

AL HB289

Marshall County; Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

AL HB487

Marshall County, taxes in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

AL SB341

Marshall County, taxes in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

AL HB540

Randolph County, distribution of county tobacco tax further provided for

AL SB276

Baldwin County, Legislative Office Fund and distributions from county privilege license tax further provided for

AL HB433

Talladega County, distribution of special county sales and use tax further provided for

AL HB263

911 Fund; further provide for distribution of monies

AL HB510

Temporary release program; to revise periods for distributing monies and the effective date for opt-in by municipalities

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