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AL SB185
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Greg Albritton
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AI Summary
SB185 Summary
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Creates the Corrections Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund in the State Treasury to provide funds for replacement and repair of Department of Corrections vehicles and equipment, with restrictions prohibiting use for salaries or other purposes.
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Deposits all funds generated from depreciation, equipment replacement allowances, sales, and salvage values into the Corrections Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund, which do not revert at fiscal year end but carry over to succeeding years.
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Authorizes the Department of Corrections Commissioner to dispose of vehicles and equipment through public auction or negotiated sale to other state departments, agencies, or local government entities, with sales proceeds deposited into the replacement fund.
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Requires public auction sales to be advertised in newspapers of general circulation for at least two weeks and simultaneously posted on the department's website, with items available for inspection 48 hours before sale.
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Imposes civil damages of $1,000 to $10,000 recoverable by the Attorney General for sales made in violation of the act's terms, with penalties deposited to the State General Fund.
Legislative Description
Relating to the Department of Corrections; to create the Corrections Motor Vehicle Replacement Fund; to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to dispose of department vehicles and equipment and to provide for the proceeds of the sales; and to provide for certain notice requirements.
Department of Corrections, sale of vehicles and equipment, distribution of proceeds
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
4/6/2023