Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authority, authorized to secure additional funds
HB 461 amends the law governing the Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authority. Currently, the Authority is prohibited from engaging in propaganda or attempting to influence legislation. This bill creates an exception to that rule, specifically allowing the Authority to use its funds for fundraising, soliciting donations, and otherwise securing additional funding. These activities must comply with the Internal Revenue Code and relevant federal regulations. The bill directly affects the Authority's ability to seek financial support for its operations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 666
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cynthia Almond
RRepublican
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