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AL SB406

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Williams

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

SB406 Summary

  • Amends Section 41-16-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to modify conflict of interest restrictions for members and officers of public bodies in the competitive bid process.

  • Allows members and officers to have a financial interest in a publicly bid contract if the contract or agreement was created before the individual took office or began serving in their public position.

  • Allows members and officers to have a financial interest in a publicly bid contract if they do not participate in the decision-making process (by discussion or vote) regarding that specific contract.

  • Maintains criminal penalties for violations: imprisonment for not more than 12 months, fine of not more than $500, or both, with removal from office for willful violations.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Public contracts, competitive bids, potential conflict of interest, members and officers of public entities may have financial interest in public contract if contract existed before public service begins or member or officer does not participate in decision process, Sec. 41-16-60 am'd.

Public Contracts

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability4/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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