The bill amends Section 29-2-41 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically enhancing the powers of the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee. A significant insertion is the provision allowing the committee to recommend that the Governor not sign a contract under review, thereby increasing its oversight authority. Additionally, the bill includes technical revisions to update the existing code language, ensuring clarity and consistency in the legislative text.

Other key provisions include the requirement for state departments to submit proposed contracts or letters of intent to the committee for review, along with detailed cost estimates. The committee is mandated to hold hearings on these submissions within 45 days, and if it fails to do so, the contract is automatically deemed reviewed. The bill also clarifies that any contracts made without prior review by the committee will be void, reinforcing the committee's role in contract oversight. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2-41, 29-2-41
Enrolled: 29-2-41, 29-2-41