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HB 273 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Hunger-Free Campus Act administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, provides for the designation of qualified public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education as hunger free campuses

HB 273, known as the Hunger-Free Campus Act, establishes a program for public and private higher education institutions in Alabama to be designated as "hunger-free campuses." Administered by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the bill outlines an application process for institutions to qualify for this designation. Institutions that receive the designation become eligible for competitive grants awarded by the commission, with certain grants prioritized. The act aims to support efforts by colleges and universities to address food insecurity among their students.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates competitive state grants through the Commission on Higher Education to fund hunger prevention programs at campuses, advancing public service funding via budget appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides competitive grants to higher education institutions for hunger-free campus designations, directly enhancing student access and support services in education.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 22, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand eligibility from only public institutions to include private institutions of higher education, added new requirements for student surveys and task force meetings, and updated grant provisions to prioritize institutions with higher Pell Grant recipient enrollment. These changes broaden the program's reach and strengthen accountability measures for all participating campuses.
Scope change
Expanded from public institutions only to include both public and private institutions of higher education
ELIGIBILITY

Changed eligibility from 'public institution of higher education' to 'institution of higher education' to include private institutions

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for institutions to administer a student survey about food insecurity and basic needs at least every two years

Updated task force membership requirements to apply to all institutions rather than just public institutions

FISCAL

Added provision to prioritize grants to institutions with the highest percentages of eligible Pell Grant recipient enrollment

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for grant recipients to submit annual reports on hunger-free activities and grant usage

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation Education)
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 947
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 946
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Ways and Means Education Engrossed Substitute Offered (Ways and Means Education)
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Ways and Means Education)
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Introduced
Ways and Means Education 1st Amendment (Ways and Means Education)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means Education)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Terri Collins
Terri Collins
RRepublican
AL
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