State • Alabama
SB 59: Higher education, to require public colleges and universities to submit annual report on the amount of state and federal funds received and expended, and plans for operating if federal or state funding reduced
Arthur OrrEnacted
SB 59 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100
Bill summary
OfficialEducation
Key analysis
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact
Risks
- No identified environmental impact
Economy
Positive Outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases transparency in public funding
- Promotes fiscal preparedness via contingency planning
Risks
- Increases administrative reporting burden on public institutions
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Supports public oversight of educational institutions
Risks
- No direct impact on student-facing services identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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