Alabama Code > Title 41 > Chapter 19A – Budget Accountability Act
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| § 41-19A-1 | Short title |
| § 41-19A-2 | Legislative findings |
| § 41-19A-3 | Definitions |
| § 41-19A-4 | Violations |
| § 41-19A-5 | Duty to report |
| § 41-19A-6 | Lobbying |
Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 41 > Chapter 19A - Budget Accountability Act
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Civil forfeiture: The loss of ownership of property used to conduct illegal activity.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.