AL SR73

Sets the special order calendar for the twenty-second legislative day of the 2012 Regular Session, giving specified bills paramount precedence over all other matters.

HB2 (Representative McClendon) prohibits text messaging and operating handheld wireless telecommunication devices while operating motor vehicles on public streets, roads, or highways, with penalties and requires law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to the Public Safety Department.

SB10 (Senator Reed) enacts the Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act, allowing Alabama to opt out of authorizing abortion coverage by health plans participating in exchanges.