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AL Code § 41-16A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 16A - Governmental Leasing.|Section 41-16A-7 - Impact of Other State Laws Upon Interpretation of Contracts Executed Pursuant to This Chapter.

Section 41-16A-7Impact of other state laws upon interpretation of contracts executed pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of any alternative financing contract that are either permitted or required to be included therein pursuant to this chapter shall be valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms notwithstanding any other laws of the state to the contrary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the laws of the state other than this chapter shall determine whether a particular alternative financing contract constitutes a lease or a sale of the subject property to the governmental entity with the retention by the grantor party of a security interest and shall determine the applicability of Articles 2, 2A, and/or 9 of Title 7, as amended, to such alternative financing contract. (Acts 1993, No. 93-261, p. 389, §7.)
AL Code § 41-16A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 16A - Governmental Leasing.|Section 41-16A-8 - Investment Status of Contracts.

Section 41-16A-8Investment status of contracts. Alternative financing contracts or any interest therein shall be a legal and authorized investment for banks, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, and trustees. (Acts 1993, No. 93-261, p. 389, §8.)
AL Code § 41-16A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 16A - Governmental Leasing.|Section 41-16A-9 - Construction.

Section 41-16A-9Construction. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between any provisions of this chapter and any provisions of any other law as applied to alternative financing contracts entered into in accordance with this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail and control. Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, this chapter does and shall be construed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to other laws. Any governmental entity may use the provisions of any other law, not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power or authority, express or implied, granted by this chapter. Nothing contained in this chapter shall exempt any governmental entity from the requirements, if applicable, of Section 41-4-115, as amended. (Acts 1993, No. 93-261, p. 389, §9.)
AL Code § 41-16A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 16A - Governmental Leasing.|Section 41-16A-10 - Reliance of Grantor Party on Legal Authority of Entity.

Section 41-16A-10Reliance of grantor party on legal authority of entity. Any grantor party and each person claiming by, through, or under a grantor party may conclusively rely on the legal authority of a governmental entity to enter into an alternative financing contract and to perform the obligations of such governmental entity thereunder. (Acts 1993, No. 93-261, p. 389, §10.)
AL Code § 41-16A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 16A - Governmental Leasing.|Section 41-16A-11 - Chapter Declaratory of Existing Law.

Section 41-16A-11Chapter declaratory of existing law. It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the provisions of this chapter are declaratory of existing law and the provisions of this chapter shall not be construed adversely to the legality, authorization, or validity of any contract, agreement, or arrangement heretofore entered into by any governmental entity. (Acts 1993, No. 93-261, p. 389, §11.)
AL Code § 41-17-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-1 - Standards.

Section 41-17-1Standards. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014.  (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §1; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 92, p. 2770, §1; Acts 1976, No. 135, p. 129; Act 2000-681, p. 1385, §1.)
AL Code § 41-17-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-2 - Purchase for or Assignment to State Officers or Employees of Passenger Automobiles.

Section 41-17-2Purchase for or assignment to state officers or employees of passenger automobiles. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §2.)
AL Code § 41-17-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-3 - Maintenance and Operation of Transportation Pool in City of Montgomery by Department of Finance Generally; Establishment of Mileage Fees and Charges for Use of Pool Cars.

Section 41-17-3Maintenance and operation of transportation pool in City of Montgomery by Department of Finance generally; establishment of mileage fees and charges for use of pool cars. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §3.)
AL Code § 41-17-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-4 - Number, etc., of Automobiles to Be Kept in Pool.

Section 41-17-4Number, etc., of automobiles to be kept in pool. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §4.)
AL Code § 41-17-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-5 - Establishment of Transportation Revolving Fund; Disposition of Fees Collected for Use of Pool Cars; Transportation Pool to Be Self-Supporting.

Section 41-17-5Establishment of Transportation Revolving Fund; disposition of fees collected for use of pool cars; transportation pool to be self-supporting. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §5.)
AL Code § 41-17-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-6 - Establishment, Operation, etc., of Area Transportation Pools.

Section 41-17-6Establishment, operation, etc., of area transportation pools. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §6.)
AL Code § 41-17-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-7 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Provision of Parking and Storage for Pool, etc., by Director of Finance.

Section 41-17-7Promulgation of rules and regulations for provision of parking and storage for pool, etc., by Director of Finance. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §8.)
AL Code § 41-17-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-8 - Maintenance and Repair of State-Owned Automobiles.

Section 41-17-8Maintenance and repair of state-owned automobiles. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §9.)
AL Code § 41-17-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17 - State-Owned Motor Vehicles.|Section 41-17-9 - Unauthorized Use, etc., of State-Owned Automobile; Alteration, etc., of License Plate Affixed to State Vehicle.

Section 41-17-9Unauthorized use, etc., of state-owned automobile; alteration, etc., of license plate affixed to state vehicle. Repealed by Act 2013-282, §2, effective October 1, 2014. (Acts 1969, No. 471, p. 914, §7.)
AL Code § 41-17A-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17A - Green Fleets Policy.|Section 41-17A-1 - Legislative Findings.

Section 41-17A-1Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature of Alabama makes the following findings and statements: (1) Energy use associated with the operation of state motor vehicle fleets exacerbates local air quality problems and results in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. (2) Agencies and departments of state government have a significant role to play in improving local air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by improving the energy efficiency of their fleets and reducing emissions from fleet operations. (3) Improving the energy efficiency of state fleets will result in a significant monetary savings in the long term. (b) The Legislature expresses its intent as follows: (1) To express its power as a participant in the marketplace to ensure that purchases and expenditures of public monies are made in a manner consistent with the policies of improving local air quality, reducing Alabama's water pollution of hazardous waste oil, reducing the state's petroleum dependency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (2) To establish a green fleets policy in conjunction with establishing life cycle costing as a method of addressing the management, operation, and procurement of fleet vehicles under the control of the State of Alabama in order to improve the energy efficiency of its fleets and reduce emissions from its fleets. (Act 2009-650, p. 1999, §1.)
AL Code § 41-17A-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17A - Green Fleets Policy.|Section 41-17A-2 - Definitions.

Section 41-17A-2Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) FUEL ECONOMY. The applicable model year combined highway/city fuel economy with respect to a vehicle as determined on a gasoline gallon equivalent basis as determined by the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with respect to the vehicle. If such data is not available from the administrator, the fuel economy shall be the total in-use fuel consumed divided by the total miles driven for the most recent fiscal year. (2) HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle, licensed for use on roadways, having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds. (3) LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of persons and with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 pounds or less. (4) MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLE. Any vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and which is not a light-duty truck or passenger vehicle. (Act 2009-650, p. 1999, §2.)
AL Code § 41-17A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17A - Green Fleets Policy.|Section 41-17A-3 - Inventory of Fleet Vehicles.

Section 41-17A-3Inventory of fleet vehicles. (a) In order to establish a baseline of data so that a state green fleets policy may be established, implemented, and monitored, each state department and agency fleet manager shall develop an inventory and analysis of the fleet vehicles within that department or agency as of the close of fiscal year 2010. This inventory shall include the following specific information: (1) Number of vehicles classified by the model year, make, model, engine size, vehicle identification number (VIN), drivetrain type of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive, and the rated vehicle weight and classification as either light-duty, medium-duty, or heavy-duty. (2) Miles per gallon or gallon equivalent, per vehicle. (3) Average fuel economy of all light-duty vehicles in the fleet. (4) Average fuel economy of all medium-duty vehicles in the fleet. (5) Average fuel economy of all heavy-duty vehicles in the fleet. (6) Type of fuel or power source including, but not limited to, electricity used. (7) Average cost per gallon, or gallon equivalent of fuel. (8) Average fuel cost per mile. (9) Annual miles driven per vehicle. (10) Total fuel or power consumption per vehicle. (11) Vehicle function, such as the tasks associated with the vehicle's use. (b) Fleet managers from state departments and agencies shall be responsible for providing baseline data in a reliable and verifiable manner. The data shall be submitted to the Green Fleets Review Committee established in Section 41-17A-6 for use in measuring progress toward the goals outlined in Section 41-17A-4. (Act 2009-650, p. 1999, §3.)
AL Code § 41-17A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17A - Green Fleets Policy.|Section 41-17A-4 - Average Fleet Fuel Economy Improvement.

Section 41-17A-4Average fleet fuel economy improvement. (a) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the average fleet fuel economy for light-duty vehicles shall be increased by four percent per fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 1/10 mile per gallon, beginning November 21, 2009. (b) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the average fleet fuel economy for medium-duty vehicles shall be increased by three percent per fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 1/10 mile per gallon, beginning November 21, 2009. (c) Except as otherwise provided under this section, the average fleet fuel economy for heavy-duty vehicles shall be increased by two percent per fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 1/10 mile per gallon, beginning November 21, 2009. (d) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections (a), (b), and (c), the Green Fleets Review Committee may prescribe a lower average fuel economy percentage improvement for a specific fiscal year if the committee determines that the standards prescribed pursuant to subsections (a), (b), or (c) are neither of the following: (1) Technologically achievable. (2) Cost effective, as demonstrated by clear evidence. (e) If a lower percentage fuel economy improvement is prescribed for a specific fiscal year under subsection (d), that percentage increase shall be the maximum increase that is both of the following: (1) Technologically achievable. (2) Cost effective. (f) In determining cost effectiveness under this section, the committee shall take into account the total value to the nation of reduced petroleum use, including the value of reducing external costs of petroleum use, using a value for such costs equal to 25 percent of the value of a gallon of gasoline saved. (g) In addition to determining cost effectiveness under this section, reducing harmful emissions and greenhouse gases created by the production and use of a fuel source shall be the second primary criteria taken into account by the committee. Whenever a fleet is taking into consideration a new fuel, the fuel provider shall submit U.S. Department of Energy statistics showing the life cycle emissions per gallon gasoline equivalent for the green fleet manager to submit to the committee. (Act 2009-650, p. 1999, §4.)
AL Code § 41-17A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 17A - Green Fleets Policy.|Section 41-17A-5 - Procurement Policies.

Section 41-17A-5Procurement policies. (a) In order to accomplish the goals stated in Section 41-17A-4, the State of Alabama shall modify procurement procedures, implement policies, conduct reviews, and take other actions as provided in this section. (b) The following shall be the official policies of the State of Alabama pursuant to this chapter: (1) To purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain or procure the most energy efficient vehicles possible that meet the operational needs of the department or agency for which the vehicles are intended by using life cycle costing as a method of determining the most cost efficient vehicles for the departments or agencies. (2) To manage and operate its fleets in a manner that is energy efficient, that minimizes emissions, and that reduces petroleum dependency by utilizing specified proven technology identified by the Green Fleets Review Committee. (3) To review every new vehicle purchase request and modify as necessary to ensure that the vehicle class to which the requesting vehicle belongs is appropriate for the duty requirements that the vehicle will be called upon to perform. (4) To review the fleet inventory data required by Section 41-17A-3 to identify older vehicles that are not used or used infrequently, as well as those vehicles that are disproportionately inefficient, and schedule their elimination or replacement by determining the most cost effective methodology of establishing surplus inventory within all departments and agencies. (5) To implement an anti-idling policy prohibiting state employees from idling all state-owned or operated vehicles for an excessive period of time. (6) To implement educational programs for state employees to drive efficiently and utilize efficient vehicle operating techniques. (7) To maintain vehicles at optimal efficiency by reviewing current maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles and increasing or decreasing maintenance wherever cost-effective benefits will accrue as a result. (8) To encourage carpooling and vanpooling by state employees by allowing commuter fees to be paid out of pretax income withholding as allowed by federal tax laws to help reduce fuel consumption, pollution, traffic, and parking congestion. (Act 2009-650, p. 1999, §5.)
AL Code § 41-18-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 18 - Southern Growth Policies Agreement.|Section 41-18-2 - Copies of Bylaws and Amendments.

Section 41-18-2Copies of bylaws and amendments. Copies of bylaws and amendments to be filed pursuant to article VI (j) of the agreement shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (Acts 1975, No. 1206, §2.)
AL Code § 41-18-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 18 - Southern Growth Policies Agreement.|Section 41-18-3 - Effect of Adoption.

Section 41-18-3Effect of adoption. Nothing contained in the southern growth policies agreement, as enacted by this chapter, shall in any event be construed to terminate the participation of this state with any state which adopted the southern growth policies agreement prior to October 10, 1975; except, that the provisions of article XII (c) shall govern with respect to the continuance of states as parties thereto after December 31, 1977. No section, article or provision contained in this chapter shall be construed so as to prohibit, restrict or restrain the actions of any individual member state or the actions of any county or municipal government within the boundaries of any individual member state, nor shall any delegate from the State of Alabama be authorized by this legislature to cast any vote that would in any manner restrict the sovereign rights presently granted to or retained by this state under the United States Constitution, or the rights of any local governments granted by the Constitution of the State of Alabama or by statutory acts of the Legislature. (Acts 1975, No. 1206, §§3, 4.)
AL Code § 41-19-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 19 - Budget Management.|Section 41-19-1 - Short Title.

Section 41-19-1Short title. This chapter may be cited as The Budget Management Act. (Acts 1976, No. 494, p. 614, §1.)
AL Code § 41-19-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 19 - Budget Management.|Section 41-19-2 - "Agency/department" Defined.

Section 41-19-2"Agency/department" defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "agency/department" shall include state agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, the Legislature and institutions of the state. (Acts 1976, No. 494, p. 614, §2.)
AL Code § 41-19-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 19 - Budget Management.|Section 41-19-3 - Purpose of Chapter; Governor to Develop and Present Four-Year Strategic Plan.

Section 41-19-3Purpose of chapter; Governor to develop and present four-year strategic plan. (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a comprehensive system for budgeting and financial management which furthers the capacity of the Governor and the Legislature to plan and finance the services which they determine the state will provide for citizens. The system shall include procedures for all of the following: (1) The orderly establishment, continuing review, and periodic revision of the program and financial goals and policies of the state. (2) The development, coordination, and review of long-range program and financial plans that will implement established state goals and policies. (3) The preparation, coordination, analysis, and enactment of a budget, organized to focus on state services and their costs, that authorizes the implementation of policies and plans in the succeeding budget period. (4) The evaluation of alternatives to existing policies, plans, and procedures that offer potential for more efficient or effective state services. (5) The regular appraisal and reporting of program performance. (b) The Governor shall develop a four-year strategic plan for presentation to the Legislature prior to the first day of the second regular legislative session in each term of office. The plan shall include program, long-range revenue and expenditure plans for the quadrennium, improvements in the state infrastructure requiring capital outlay, and recommended steps to reduce the cost of operation of state government. The Governor shall transmit a copy of the plan to each member of the Legislature in electronic format and a copy of the plan shall be posted on the Governor's website. (Acts 1976, No. 494, p. 614, §2; Acts 1992, No. 92-185, p. 348, §2; Acts 1995, No. 95-531, p. 1076, §1; Act 2015-408, p. 1220, §2; Act 2018-401, §1.)
AL Code § 41-19-3.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 19 - Budget Management.|Section 41-19-3.1 - Joint Fiscal Committee to Serve in Advisory Capacity to Governor in Development of Plans.

Section 41-19-3.1Joint Fiscal Committee to serve in advisory capacity to Governor in development of plans. The Legislative Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor in the development of the long-range program, revenue and expenditure plans. The Legislative Council shall be aided by the Legislative Fiscal Office. (Acts 1995, No. 95-531, p. 1076, §2; Act 2015-408, §2.)
AL Code § 41-19-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 41 - State Government.|Chapter 19 - Budget Management.|Section 41-19-4 - Responsibilities of Governor as to Preparation and Administration of State Budget, etc., Generally.

Section 41-19-4Responsibilities of Governor as to preparation and administration of state budget, etc., generally. The Governor is responsible for the preparation and administration of the state budget and the evaluation of the long range program plans, requested budgets and alternatives to state agency/department policies and programs and formulation and recommendation for consideration by the Legislature of a proposed comprehensive program and financial plan which shall cover all estimated receipts and expenditures of the state government, including all grants, loans and moneys received from the federal government. Proposed expenditures shall not exceed estimated revenues and resources. (Acts 1976, No. 494, p. 614, §3.)