Alabama HB455 allows the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee to recommend the Governor not sign contracts under review.

Alabama HB455 amends the Code of Alabama to allow the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee to recommend that the Governor not sign contracts under review. The committee reviews contracts for personal or professional services with private entities or individuals to be paid out of appropriated funds. The committee may issue subpoenas and require the production of documents. If a department fails to submit a contract or letter of intent to contract, the contract is void. The committee must hold a hearing within 45 days of receiving a contract or letter of intent to contract.

Alabama HB455 allows the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee to recommend the Governor not sign contracts under review.

Alabama HB455 amends the Code of Alabama to allow the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee to recommend that the Governor not sign contracts under review. The committee reviews contracts for personal or professional services with private entities or individuals to be paid out of appropriated funds. The committee may issue subpoenas and require the production of documents. If a department fails to submit a contract or letter of intent to contract, the contract is void. The committee must hold a hearing within 45 days of receiving a contract or letter of intent to contract.