The bill proposes the creation of the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services, which will replace the existing commission under Chapter 2A of Title 29, Code of Alabama 1975, with a new Chapter 2B. This new commission will advise the Legislature on evaluating state-funded services and will be led by a director appointed by the Legislative Committee on the Evaluation of Services. The commission will have the authority to conduct evaluations of state agencies and programs, receive state appropriations, and apply for grants. Additionally, it mandates that each agency prepare evaluation plans for new programs or major expansions, which must be submitted to the commission for approval and published online.

The bill also establishes a Legislative Committee on the Evaluation of Services, consisting of 12 members from both the Senate and House of Representatives, to oversee the commission's actions. This committee will meet at least biannually and can conduct meetings via teleconference. The bill repeals Chapter 2A of Title 29, effectively dissolving the previous commission and allowing the new commission to inherit all contracts and agreements. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Enrolled: 29-2B-1, 29-2B-2, 29-2B-3, 29-2B-4, 29-2B-5, 29-2B-6, 29-2B-7, 29-2B-6, 29-2B-6, 29-2B-6, 29-2B-8, 29-2B-6, 29-2B-9, 29-2B-10, 29-2B-11