Section 3. Study Release. In order to insure that the inmate may be qualified to seek employment after release and thereby become an asset to society, as well as to such inmate, the Board is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, and policies permitting the Commissioner to extend the limits of confinement of an inmate where there is reasonable cause to believe the inmate will honor the trust placed in such inmate under prescribed conditions, to leave the confines of that place unaccompanied by custodial agents for a prescribed period of time to study in either a vocational or educational curriculum at an institution appropriate for the inmate's abilities. Section 4. Eligibility: Housing. Study. The Board may adopt regulations as to the eligibility of those inmates who are classified as minimum security risks for the extension of confinement. Section 5. Escape. The wilful failure of an inmate to remain within the extended limits of the inmate's confinement or to return within the time prescribed to the place of confinement designated by the Commissioner shall be deemed as an escape from the custody of the Board and shall be punishable as prescribed by law. Section 6. Investigation and Recommendation. Emplovees of the Board are authorized to make investigations and recommendations pertaining to the validity of requests for visits, job opportunities for inmates, and otherwise to assist the Commissioner in the implementation of the program herein authorized. Section 7. Inmate not an Agent of State. No inmate granted privileges under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be an agent, employee, or involuntary servant of the Board while involved in the free community or while going to and from employment, or other specified areas. Section 8. Reports, Public and State Agency Acceptance and Cooperation. The Commissioner shall prepare an annual report to be filed not later than 60 days following the close of each fiscal year with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, members of the Legislature, and the Legislative Budget Committee showing the operation and administrations and suggestions as deemed advisable. The Commissioner shall promote public understanding of the provisions of this Act as well as encourage the cooperation of all state agencies involved in implementing the provisions of this Act. Section 9. The provisions of this Act are severable. If any part of the Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the part which remains. Section 10. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this Act are repealed. Section 11. This Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. Approved July 19, 1976. Time: 2:30 P.M. Act. No. 137 S.J.R. 51-McDonald (A), King, Baker Edwards, Ellis, Fine, Flippo, Foshee, Gilmore, Jones, Little, McMillan, Mims, Mitchell, Noonan, Owen, Pearson, Perloff, Perry, Powell, Roberts, St. John, Shelby, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOCATION OF THE PLANNED SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. WHEREAS, the federal Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) plans to establish a Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI); and WHEREAS, the area of Huntsville, Alabama, has been deemed to offer the ideal blend of technological expertise and environmental conditions; and WHEREAS, Governor George C. Wallace on October 10, 1975, did by executive order establish a statewide committee known as "The Committee to Seek the Establishment of the Solar Energy Research Institute in the Huntsville Area"; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Huntsville is willing to provide 300 acres of an industrial tract at no cost, either on a long term (50 year) lease basis, or in fee simple subject to reverter, to the United States Government for said Solar Energy Research Institute; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That recognition is made of the extreme importance of this project and that all reasonable effort be provided by agencies and departments of State government in support of the special SERI Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President and Vice President of the United States of America, Alabama Congressional Representatives, and officials of the Energy Research and Development Administration with the request that their efforts be directed to the location of the Solar Energy Research Institute in the City of Huntsville, Alabama. Approved July 19, 1976 Time: 2:30 P.M. Act No. 138 S.J.R. 63-King and Roberts SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CHARIOTEERS CHARIOTEERS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA TO THE FIFTY STATES' NATIONAL PARADE PHILADELPHIA BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON JULY 4, 1976. WHEREAS, the Charioteers Drum and Bugle Corps, an independent, non-profit organization based in Birmingham, is Alabama's only competitive drum and bugle corps; and WHEREAS, the Charioteers is self-sponsored, funded solely through the combined efforts of its young members and its volunteer staff which together draws membership throughout the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, this marching musical organization must trave some twelve thousand man-miles every week and must devote countless hours of strenuous practice preparing for their performances; and WHEREAS, under the able direction of Dick and Beverly Beasley of Birmingham, the Charioteers achieved a second place in the 1975 Class A Drum Corps International Championships in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, the Charioteers Drum and Bugle Corps participated in and received a citation from the Alabama Special Olympics Program in 1972, as well as citations from Governor George C. Wallace and Mayor David Vann of Birmingham in 1976; and WHEREAS, the 1972 Legislature of Alabama declared the week of July 21-July 28, 1972, as Alabama Charioteers Drum and Bugle Corps Week and a resolution from the legislature was presented to them on September 2, 1971; and WHEREAS, since their beginning in 1970, the Charioteers has continually maintained a high level of competition with other drum corps and has proven itself to be an outstanding representative of the State of Alabama and the Southeast; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALARAMA. ROTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body designates and recognizes the Charioteers Drum and Bugle Corps as the official representative of the State of Alabama to the "Fifty States' National Parade of the Philadelphia Bicentennial Celebration" on July 4, 1976. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to Jack Wallace, Jr., of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission, to the Charioteers in care of Dick and Beverly Beasley, to the Birmingham Bicentennial Commission, and to the Philadelphia Bicentennial Commission. Approved July 19, 1976 Time: 2:30 P.M. Act No. 139 S.J.R. 66-Owen SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL TO EXTEND G.I. BENEFITS WHEREAS this country's servicemen have given themselves unselfishly to the United States in her battles overseas and in keeping worldwide peace; and WHEREAS these servicemen are responsible for our country's strength and preeminent role in international affairs; and WHEREAS this country should never forget the dedication and hard work our servicemen have demonstrated; and WHEREAS G.1. educational benefits to veterans discharged from service after January 31, 1955, and on or before June 1, 1966 will be terminated on May 31, 1976, unless Congress acts favorably on H. R. 9576 which is presently in the House Veterans' Affairs Committee: now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That this body urges favorable committee action by the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, immediate passage of said bill by Congress, and that the President, upon its passage, sign the bill into law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be sent to members of the Alabama delegation in the U.S. Congress-House and Senate-and to the chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and to the President. Approved July 19, 1976 Time: 2:30 P.M. Act No. 140 S.J.R. 82-Stewart SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MISS JENNI CHANDLER OF LINCOLN FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE ON THE DIVING TEAM FOR THE SUMMER OLYMPICS WHEREAS, Alabama will be brilliantly represented at the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, next month by Miss Jenni Chandler, of Lincoln, Alabama; and WHEREAS, Miss Chandler, who is only 17 years old, is a student at the Anniston Academy and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chandler; and WHEREAS, Miss Chandler has won a series of championships prior to this most recent honor, particularly as the threemeter champion of the Pan-American Games last fall; and WHEREAS, She was slightly injured at the diving competition yesterday (June 23) at the University of Tennessee Olympic trials, and still emerged as high scorer with 441.75 points; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF ALABAMA, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, That we do heartily congratulate Miss Chandler on bringing glory to her community, her parents, and to the State of Alabama for her brilliant showing at the Olympic trials, and wish for her continued success in Montreal next month. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chandler, and to her coach, Mr. Ron O'Brien, of Ohio State University. Approved July 19, 1976 Time: 2:30 P.M. |