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AL HB251

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ken Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Authorizes guardians and conservators to make contributions to and continue investment in ACES Program (Alabama College Education Savings Program) savings accounts for designated beneficiaries.

  • Authorizes guardians and conservators to make contributions to and continue investment in ABLE Program (Achieving a Better Life Experience Program) savings accounts for designated beneficiaries with disabilities.

  • Amends Sections 16-33C-1, 16-33C-3, 16-33C-10, and 16-33C-25 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify definitions and permit these guardian and conservator contributions.

  • Conforms applicable code sections to recent amendments to Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs qualified education savings programs.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Wallace-Folsom Savings Investment Plan, certain contributions to savings accounts by guardians and conservators, authorized, Sec. 16-33C-25 am'd.

Education

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor at 12:09 p.m. on March 15, 2018.

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth Affairs2/8/2018
Financial Services1/18/2018

Full Bill Text

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