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AL SB319
Bill
Status
4/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Greg Albritton
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AI Summary
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State agencies are prohibited from executing settlement agreements unless they have sufficient funds available to pay the full settlement amount.
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"State agency" includes any department, agency, board, commission, or bureau, and "settlement" covers compromise of claims or consent decrees whether in litigation or not.
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State agencies lacking sufficient funds must notify the Governor, Attorney General, legislative leaders, budget committee chairs, Finance Director, and Legislative Services Agency Director at least 90 days before entering a settlement.
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The act becomes effective on October 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
State agencies; settlement agreements for claims against the state restricted when funds not available
State Government
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
4/25/2024