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AL HB121
Bill
Status
2/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Irons
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AI Summary
HB121 Summary
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Amends nine sections of Alabama Code governing assessment and promotion programs for cattle, swine, soybeans, eggs, cotton, grain, catfish, sheep, goats, and shrimp industries.
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Changes audit requirements from annual to biennial (every two years), with audits to be conducted by certified public accountants for the two-year period.
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Requires certified associations to forward verified financial statements to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries within 90 days of fiscal year close, with statements available for public inspection.
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Makes Department of Examiners of Public Accounts audits discretionary ("may audit") rather than mandatory ("shall be authorized to").
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Takes effect the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Agricultural products, cattle, swine, soybeans, eggs, cotton, grain, catfish, sheep, goats, shrimp, assessments for promotional programs by certified associations after referendums, audits changed to every two years, filing of financial statements with State Board of Agriculture and Industries, Secs. 2-8-19, 2-8-59, 2-8-99, 2-8-166, 2-8-207, 2-8-248, 2-8-288, 2-8-323, 2-8-363 am'd.
Agriculture and Industries Department
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
3/4/2010