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AL HB320
Bill
Status
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Russell Bedsole
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Local Government Pistol Permit Revenue Loss Fund" to the "Sheriffs' Advancement in Education, Technology, and Training Fund" and increases annual appropriations from $5 million to $7.5 million at the beginning of each fiscal year for five fiscal years beginning October 1, 2023.
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Extends the fund's lifespan from January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2029, after which any remaining uncommitted monies shall be transferred to the State General Fund.
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Requires sheriffs to certify that pistol permits are issued only after completion of National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks and that employees have been trained on NICS procedures within the preceding 12 months to qualify for grant distributions.
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Specifies that counties must establish separate treasury funds for grant reimbursement monies, deposit them within 30 days of receipt, and allocate them in the same manner as pistol permit revenues are allocated by law.
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Makes the act effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to sheriffs; to amend Act 2022-133, 2022 Regular Session, now appearing as Section 41-23-9, Code of Alabama 1975, to change the name of the Local Government Pistol Permit Revenue Loss Fund; to increase the life span of the fund; to further provide for expenditures from the fund; to further provide for the deposit and allocation of grant reimbursement monies; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
Last Action
Enrolled
6/1/2023