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AL SB478
Bill
Status
5/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Taylor
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Attorney General to assume supervision and control over the Department of Public Safety upon written notice to the Governor, when deemed necessary for investigation, prosecution, or suppression of criminal activity.
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Requires the Department of Public Safety director and all personnel to comply with directives and orders issued by the Attorney General when supervision is assumed.
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Transfers the Alabama Bureau of Investigation to and establishes it as a division of the Attorney General's office effective upon the act's passage.
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Amends Section 36-15-14 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to codify these changes regarding the Attorney General's authority.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Attorney General, supervision and control over Public Safety Department authorized upon written notice to Governor, Alabama Bureau of Investigation established as division of office of Attorney General, Sec. 36-15-14 am'd.
Attorney General
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections
5/5/2011