SB 93 — To make an appropriation of $389,327 from the Education Trust Fund to Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, in Camp Hill, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds; and to require an end of year report.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-322
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✓Introduced
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2023. Enacted.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, FY24 Appropriation Bill.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
90 added · 78 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Bill SB 93 includes a more detailed introduction, specifying that the $389,327 funding is for Southern Preparatory Academy in Camp Hill, Alabama, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. It clarifies that the appropriation will support the school's educational program and outlines requirements for an operations plan, an audited financial statement, and an end-of-year report before funds can be released. These changes matter because they ensure accountability and transparency in how the funds are used, helping to guarantee that the money directly benefits the educational institution.
SB93 INTRODUCEDENROLLED 0WHB6G-10WHB6G-2 By SenatorSenators HoveyHovey, Orr RFD:
21-Mar-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 0WHB6G-1SB93 02/16/2023Enrolled EBO-DHCEnrolled, (E)An JTAct, 2023-33 2To 4make SYNOPSIS:an appropriation of $389,327 from the Education Trust Fund to Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, in Camp Hill, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024;
This bill makes an appropriation of $389,327 from the Education Trust Fund to Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, in Camp Hill, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024;
provides that the appropriation is subject to certain provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975;
requires an operations plan and an audited financial statement prior to the release of any funds;
and requires an end of year report.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To make an appropriation of $389,327 from the Education Trust Fund to Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, in Camp Hill, Alabama for the support and maintenance of the educational program of the institution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024;
and to Page 1 SB93 INTRODUCED require an end of year report.
(a) Prior to the release of any funds Page 1 SB93 Enrolled appropriated under this act, the following reports shall be submitted:
(b) It is the intent that funds appropriated for fiscal year 2024 shall be released by the Director of Finance Page 2 SB93 INTRODUCED following receipt of the above reports.
Page 32 SB93 Enrolled ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB93 Senate 04-May-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris, Secretary.
House of Representatives Passed:
25-May-23 By:
Senator Hovey Page 3
Action History
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Sponsors
- Jay Hovey · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Not Voting |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Not Voting |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 93 do?
- Southern Preparatory Academy, formerly Lyman Ward Military Academy, FY24 Appropriation Bill.
- Who sponsors SB 93?
- SB 93 is sponsored by Jay Hovey (R).
- What is the current status of SB 93?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2023. Enacted.
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