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This bill is the Alabama State General Fund appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, which outlines the state's budget and allocations of funds to various state agencies, departments, and programs. The bill provides detailed funding for all branches of state government, including the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches, with a total appropriation that spans multiple funding sources (primarily the State General Fund and Other Funds). Key provisions include defining terms like "Total," "Program," "Capital Outlay," and "Debt Service," and specifying that appropriations are made at the program level. The bill anticipates a beginning balance in the State General Fund of $333,607,538 and includes several important stipulations, such as: 1. Agencies can transfer surplus funds between appropriations to cover salary expenses 2. Additional gifts, grants, and federal funds can be appropriated beyond the initial budget 3. Funds from previous fiscal years can be reappropriated 4. State agencies must provide equal employment opportunities 5. Various reporting requirements for departments and non-governmental entities receiving state funds The bill covers a wide range of state services, from large departments like Medicaid, Corrections, and Public Health to smaller agencies and specific programs, such as veterans' services, economic development, and environmental protection. It also includes provisions for conditional appropriations, emergency funds, and specific allocations for unique purposes like wrongful incarceration compensation and specific regional development initiatives.

Budget and Finance

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