SB 184 — Relating to the Department of Corrections; to add Section 14-1-25 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that the Department of Corrections may expend funds to further the mission of the department.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-463
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 06, 2023. Enacted.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Department of Corrections, to provide that the department may expend funds to further the mission of the department
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
61 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 184 now allows the Alabama Department of Corrections to use funds not only for the recruitment and training of law enforcement officers but also for a broader range of purposes. These include public education, rehabilitation and reintegration programs for offenders, and other initiatives that support the department’s overall mission. This change is important because it gives the department more flexibility to address various needs within the correctional system, potentially leading to more effective operations and better outcomes for both staff and inmates.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Department of Corrections;
to add Section 14-1-21 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that the Department of Corrections may expend funds to further the mission of the department.
Section 14-1-2114-1-25 is added to the Code of Alabama 1975, to read as follows:
§14-1-21§14-1-25 The departmentDepartment of Corrections may expend funds appropriated for the purposedepartment ofto recruitmentprocure materialsservices, materials, and trainingitems ofneeded lawfor enforcementprograms officers and supportevents staff,of educating the public,department andrelated promotingto theany department'sof mission.the following:
(1) Recruitment, training, and retention of law enforcement officers and support staff.
(2) Educating the public.
(3) Rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
(4) Further promoting the department's mission.
This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by Page 1 SB184 INTRODUCED the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Page 21 SB184 Enrolled ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SB184 Senate 11-May-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris, Secretary.
House of Representatives Amended and passed:
31-May-23 Senate concurred in House amendment 31-May-23 By:
Senator Albritton Page 2
Amendments
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Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Greg Albritton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 25 voted No
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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 75 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 74% | 25% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 7 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 81 | 16 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 16% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 184 do?
- Department of Corrections, to provide that the department may expend funds to further the mission of the department
- Who sponsors SB 184?
- SB 184 is sponsored by Greg Albritton (R).
- What is the current status of SB 184?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 06, 2023. Enacted.
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