SB 8

Alabama Senate bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

Emergency Management Agency; authorization to use public funds for educational materials for the public.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-SB-8
Session 2026RS
Status enacted
Committee State Government (House); Finance and Taxation General Fund (Senate)
Senate enacted 2026-03-31
Public Safety
Summary

This act amends Section 31-9-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the Director of the Emergency Management Agency to purchase materials that promote the functions of the agency, including educating the public on emergency preparedness.

Sponsor
Allen (G)
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status enacted
2026-03-31 Latest Action Enacted
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