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23-1-291
Section 23-1-291 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that certain portions of the state
highway system provide access to state locales that are notable for their scenic, natural,
historic, recreational, cultural, and archaeological value and are therefore worthy of designations
as scenic byways in order to provide special consideration of their unique features and special
role in the highway system. The Legislature further finds that the public interest would be
served by the formation of a coordinated scenic byways program to enhance recreational, cultural,
and archaeological resources, encourage economic development through tourism, improve the
transportation system, and educate residents and visitors on the history, culture, and natural
beauty of this state. In order to implement this program, the Legislature has determined that
a two-tiered structure would best serve the governance of the Alabama Scenic Byways program.
The Legislature recognizes that the application of this...
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40-18-100
Section 40-18-100 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) CLAIMANT AGENCY. Any of the following: a. The Alabama Commission
on Higher Education with respect to the collection of debts under either of the following:
1. The Alabama Student Grant Program provided for by Chapter 33A of Title 16. 2. The Alabama
Guaranteed Student Loan Program provided for by Chapter 33B of Title 16. b. The Alabama Department
of Human Resources with respect to the collection of debts and money owed under any and all
of its public assistance programs and other programs administered by that department, including
support programs administered pursuant to the requirements of Title IV-D of the Social Security
Act. c. The Alabama Medicaid Agency with respect to the collection of debts and money owed
under any and all of the programs it administers. d. The Alabama Department of Labor with
respect to the collection or recovery, or both, of debts owed...
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41-9-983
Section 41-9-983 Commission - Duties. (a) The commission shall have the following responsibilities
and duties: (1) Provide assistance and advice to the public and private schools, colleges,
and universities with respect to implementation of Holocaust education and awareness programs.
(2) Meet with appropriate education officials and other interested public and private organizations,
including service organizations, to assist with the planning, coordinating, and enriching
of courses of study dealing with the Holocaust. (3) Survey and catalog the extent and breadth
of Holocaust and genocide education presently incorporated into the curricula and taught in
the educational systems of the state; to inventory those Holocaust memorials, exhibits, and
resources which could be incorporated in courses of study; and to assist other educational
agencies in the development and implementation of Holocaust and genocide education programs.
In furtherance of this responsibility, the commission may...
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16-5-8
Section 16-5-8 Review, coordination, establishment, etc., of programs; transfer of credits;
Articulation and General Studies Committee. (a)(1) The Commission on Higher Education is authorized
to review periodically all new and existing programs and units of instruction, research, and
public service funded by state appropriations at the state universities and colleges and to
share with the appropriate governing board, through the president of the institution, and
state Legislature, its recommendations. (2) As a part of its program review process, the commission
shall enforce, monitor, and report on minimum degree productivity standards for all existing
programs of instruction at public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education.
Productivity standards shall be based, primarily, but not exclusively, on the annual average
number of degrees conferred during a five-year period for senior institutions and a three-year
period for two-year institutions, as verified by the...
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2-13-111
Section 2-13-111 Legislative declaration and findings. (a) It is hereby declared and the Legislature
hereby finds that: (1) Dairy products are basic foods that are a valuable part of the human
diet; (2) The production of dairy products plays a significant role in the state's economy,
the milk from which dairy products are manufactured is produced by milk producers and dairy
products are consumed by thousands of people throughout the state and the United States; (3)
Dairy products must be readily available and marketed efficiently to ensure that the people
of the state receive adequate nourishment; (4) The maintenance and expansion of existing markets
for dairy products are vital to the welfare of milk producers and those concerned with marketing,
using and producing dairy products, as well as to the general economy of the state; (5) Dairy
products move in intrastate, interstate and foreign commerce; (6) The Ninety-eighth Congress
of the United States enacted the Dairy Production...
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41-9-944
Section 41-9-944 Duties of commission. The commission shall have the following duties: (1)
Provide for the education of members of the Legislature and state agencies of Alabama about
Total Quality, including the basic concepts, potential benefits, and application to state
government, among other responsibilities. (2) Arrange Total Quality presentations for members
of the Legislature and host quality meetings between invitees from the Legislature, the executive
branch, state and local governments, private industry, or other relevant parties to discuss
the application of Total Quality to government. (3) Make and transmit to the Governor and
the Legislature findings and recommendations regarding the application of Total Quality principles
to the organization and continuous operations of state government. These findings and recommendations
shall address the continuous improvement of government operations through the promotion of
citizen satisfaction, cost-saving, employee satisfaction and...
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22-22A-3
Section 22-22A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases,
unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context or by legislation governing
functions transferred by this chapter, shall have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, established by this chapter. (2) DIRECTOR.
The director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (3) DIVISION. A subdivision
of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which may be headed by a division chief.
Such divisions may be divided into sections where appropriate. (4) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION. The Environmental Management Commission of the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management. (5) FUNCTION(S). A duty, power or program exercised by or assigned to a commission,
board or the State Health Department, including all positions and personnel relating to the
performance of such function, unless otherwise provided by...
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22-30-2
Section 22-30-2 Legislative findings; purpose and intent of chapter. The Legislature finds
that the generation and management of hazardous waste is a continuing problem. Further, that
without adequate safeguards, the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal
of such wastes can create conditions which threaten human health or the environment. The Legislature,
therefore, declares that in order to minimize and control any such hazardous conditions, it
is in the public interest to establish and to maintain a statewide program, administered by
the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, to provide for the safe management of
hazardous wastes. It is the intent of the Legislature that the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management seek and retain authorization to operate the State Hazardous Waste Management Program.
It is also the intent of the Legislature that the rules, regulations, guidelines and criteria
promulgated under authority of this chapter encourage...
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40-18-140
Section 40-18-140 Contribution designations. (a)(1) Each Alabama resident individual income
taxpayer desiring to contribute to any of the programs listed in subsection (b) may designate
an amount of his or her refund, rounded off in whole dollars, in an appropriate box on the
state income tax return form, to be credited to the program. (2) All future check-offs, duly
enacted by the Legislature subsequent to April 17, 2006, shall be accorded an appropriate
box on the state income tax return forms, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed herein,
without the requirement that they be added by amendment to this section. (b) Contributions
received for the following authorized charitable and nonpolitical income tax check-off recipients,
less costs of administration to the Department of Revenue not to exceed five percent, shall
be distributed and appropriated as provided herein: (1) Contributions to the Alabama Aging
Program shall be deposited with the State Treasurer into the Alabama...
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12-23-2
Section 12-23-2 Legislative findings and intent. The Legislature finds that the high incidence
of crimes which directly involve alcohol and drugs in this state is intolerable; that the
problems of alcohol and drug abuse among the citizens of Alabama are extensive and exist at
an unacceptable level; that alcohol and/or drug abuse or dependency have been identified as
contributing factors in the commission of many crimes; that a concentrated and coordinated
state and local effort is needed to address the needs of Alabamians regarding such problems;
that a specialized system for screening, evaluating, educating, and rehabilitating defendants
convicted of alcohol and drug related offenses is required to address such problems; and that
adequate funding should be provided for this purpose. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature:
To establish a specialized court referral officer program to promote the evaluation, education
and rehabilitation of persons whose use or dependency on...
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