HB124 is a comprehensive appropriations bill for the State of Alabama for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill details the allocation of funds to various state departments, programs, and entities, including the Supreme Court, legislative and judicial branches, and numerous boards and commissions. It specifies the sources of funds for each appropriation, such as the State General Fund, federal and local funds, and other departmental receipts. The bill includes insertions of new legal language and funding amounts, as well as deletions of previous language, to update the current law. Key insertions include allocations for professional and occupational licensing and regulation programs, historical resources management, environmental protection, health services, and infrastructure development. The bill also mandates reporting requirements for certain programs and outlines conditions for the use of appropriated funds.

The bill also addresses reappropriation of unspent funds from the previous fiscal year, compliance examinations by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, and the appropriation of interest earned to the Governor's Contingency Fund and the State General Fund. It includes provisions for the payment of court-ordered claims, attorney fees, and other costs, as well as the administration of the examiner certification program. Furthermore, HB124 requires reporting from nongovernmental entities that receive funds, ensures equal opportunity in employment and business opportunities, and sets the effective date of the act. The bill's scope covers a wide range of state operations, from conservation efforts and economic development to health programs and public safety, ensuring that each entity is provided with the necessary resources to operate effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-19-1, 41-19-12
Engrossed: 41-19-1, 41-19-12
Enrolled: 41-19-1, 41-19-12