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AL HB407

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

HB407 Summary

  • Changes the baseline date for BRAC (Base Closure and Realignment) job attributions from January 1, 2010 to January 1, 2006

  • Increases the average salary threshold for qualifying jobs from $85,000 to $80,000 per year

  • Increases authorized bond issuance from $175 million to $208 million and allocates $33 million specifically for school bus fleet renewal by January 1, 2013

  • Removes the requirement that school districts experience a sales tax rate increase to qualify for bond proceeds, while removing provisions allowing redirection of existing taxes not currently dedicated to schools as an alternative qualification method

  • Allows Jackson County and Marshall County to participate in the funding benefits of the BRAC bond program

Legislative Description

Public School and College Authorities, change baseline date, increase average salary, allow schools affected by closure of bases to receive proceeds from the authority, Secs. 16-16A-2, 16-16A-7, 16-16A-8 am'd

Huntsville

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 11:59 p. m. on May 16, 2012.

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund5/8/2012
Ways and Means Education2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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