Regular Session 2015

Sexual assault, sexual abuse prevention programs K-12, Erin's Law

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Energy efficiency projects, financing by local governments authorized, non ad valorem tax assessments, liens, bonds authorized, Property Insurance and Energy Reduction Act of Alabama

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Medical records, patient allow to request medical records from medical entities other than hospital, Secs. 12-21-5, 12-21-6, 12-21-7 am'd.

Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth

Child support, employers who protects the wages of an employee from child support withholding, personally liable for the debt, Sec. 30-3-69.1 added

Sponsor: Becky Nordgren

State agencies, fees levied which are retained to fund agency, increases based on Consumer Price Index authorized to be adopted by rule, periodic fees thereafter every five years

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department, 50th anniversary, commended

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Ridgeway, Jeffrey Wayne, death mourned

Sponsor: Randy Davis

African-American Music Appreciation Month, recognized

Sponsor: Thomas Jackson

Cullman Co., sheriff, authorize to conduct fund raising events, proceeds for operation of sheriffs office

Sponsor: Corey Harbison

Alcoholic Beverage Control Reform Task Force, created

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Riley, Richard, Jr., service to community, commended

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Jefferson State Community College, 50th anniversary, commended

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Nolen, Daniel A., attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urged to remove Birmingham's 35th Avenue Site from National Priority List (NPL), urging EPA to abandon "air deposition" theory and enforce Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Macon Co., gasoline and motor fuel tax, co. comm. auth. to levy, collection, distrib., enforcement, penalties

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Blount, William Malcolm, III., death mourned

Sponsor: Reed Ingram

Rainey, Aimee, Middle School Principal of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Brown, Jennifer, selection as Alabama Teacher of the Year, commended

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Lawyers, urging State Bar to investigate questionable practices of certain lawyers

Sponsor: Chris Pringle

Russellville High School Baseball Team, commended

Sponsor: Johnny Morrow

Shroud Award, designated

Sponsor: Becky Nordgren

Harold Banks Canoe Trail, formerly known as the Tallapoosa County Canoe Trail, renamed

Sponsor: Mark Tuggle

Police jurisdiction laws, Joint Interim Committee to Study Municipal Police Jurisdiction Laws created

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, commended

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Magna Carta, 800th anniversary, June 15, 2015, recognized

Sponsor: Matt Fridy

Baldwin Co., privilege license tax, distribution of, Baldwin County Community Capital Fund, further provided for, Sec. 45-2-244.183 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

First Responders Appreciation Day, September 27, 2015, named

Sponsor: Jim Hill

Senior Services Department, urged to establish a study committee on family caregiving

Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison

Barbour Co., levy two mil ad valorem tax, distrib., election

Sponsor: Berry Forte

Etowah Co., personnel board created for employees of office of the sheriff, terms, compensation, and duties provided, operation of board financed by co. commission

Sponsor: Mack Butler

Jefferson Co., constables, fees and gasoline allowance increased, Sec. 12-19-92 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Guntersville, annexation, prior acts validated

Sponsor: Will Ainsworth

Chilton Co., alcoholic beverage sales authorized except on Sunday

Sponsor: James Martin

DeKalb Co., wind energy conversion systems, permitting and regulation of by municipal governing body or county commission, certification by licensed engineer required, regulation of location, design, and operation of systems

Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter

Harvesting of shrimp, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources authorized to establish areas that are closed to the commercial and recreational harvesting of shrimp, emergency ruling authority

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

District Attorneys and circuit clerks, retirement system, Legislature authorized to provide, const. amend.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

District attorneys and circuit clerks, elected court officials retirement plan established in Judicial Retirement System, preretirement death benefit applicable to, contingent on const. amend., Sec. 36-27B-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Non-nexus sellers use tax, method for remittance on behalf of customer, provided, Non-Nexus Use Tax Remittance Act, Secs. 40-23-191 to 40-23-199, inclusive, added

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Physicians and osteopaths, state licensing requirements waived for athletic team physicians traveling into state for sporting event

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Driver's licenses, penalties for violations of restrictions on Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Holmes

Local boards of education urged to decide whether to register or not register as charter school authorizers by Sept. 1, 2015

Sponsor: Quinton Ross

Mal Moore Memorial Highway, portion of U. S. Highway 29 in Covington County, named

Sponsor: Mike Jones

State agencies, Department of Commerce, transfer of certain programs of the Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the Department of Postsecondary Education, Secs. 41-29-5, 41-29-240, 41-29-241, 41-29-250, 41-29-260, 41-29-270, 41-29-300 added; Sec. 41-9-204 repealed; Secs. 41-9-201, 41-9-202, 41-9-202.1, 41-9-203 amended and renumbered as 41-29-1, 41-29-2, 41-29-3, 41-29-4, 41-9-760 to 41-9-767, incl., am'd and renumbered as 41-29-220 to 41-29-227, incl., 41-9-1080 to 41-9-1086, incl., am'd and renumbered as 41-29-280 to 41-29-286, incl., 16-66-1 to 16-66-8, incl., am'd and renumbered as 41-29-290 to 41-29-297, inclusive

Sponsor: Alan Baker

Spanish Fort, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Motor Vehicles, distinctive license plates, Bronze Star plate, additional fee, distrib. to Veterans' Assistance Fund

Sponsor: Randall Shedd

Birmingham, Retirement and Relief System, investments are fixed income securities, Act 556, 1959 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Bail bond surety insurers, regulation by Insurance Department, amount of unearned premium reserve specific required, Sec. 27-36-3.1 added

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Taxation, income tax refund check-off for contributions to Children's First Trust Fund, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.

Sponsor: Vivian Figures

Home Medical Equipment Services Providers Board, insulin infusion pumps or glucose monitors, manufacturers and distributors exempt under certain conditions, Sec. 34-14C-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Jim McClendon

State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA), mandatory reporting of health care information, Health Care Information and Data Collection Advisory Council estab., advice on rules to implement

Sponsor: April Weaver

Firearms, pistols, sale of or delivery to minor, record-keeping and administrative requirements, certain provisions eliminated, Secs. 13A-11-57, 13A-11-61.2, 13A-11-72, 13A-11-76, 13A-11-79, 22-52-10.8, 40-12-143 am'd.

Sponsor: Christopher England

Public Service Commission, regulation of pipelines for gas and hazardous liquids, penalties for violation of safety standards increased, Secs. 37-4-87, 37-4-96 am'd.

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Accountability Act of 2013, revised to clarify intent of educational choice, define academic year, define family, further provide for tax credits, limits amount of administrative and operating expenses paid from revenue, annual reporting to Department of Revenue, Secs. 16-6D-4, 16-6D-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Taxation, tax credit, employer provided a tax credit for employing an apprentice, definitions, Apprenticeship Tax Credit Act

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Lee Co., sheriff, annual salary

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Lee Co., sheriffs, authorize to charge fees for administrative services, distribution to co. general fund

Sponsor: Mike Hubbard

General Federation of Women's Clubs, commended

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, use of allocation pursuant to Section 41-15B-2.2 and this act, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, Finance Director to notify each agency of allocation, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, appropriation of additional tobacco settlement funds, audit, Children's Affairs Department to report to Legislature and Children's Policy Council, appropriations from General Fund to various entities contingent upon adoption of const. amend. proposed by SB147, 2012 Reg. Sess.

Sponsor: Chris Sells

Transportation Department, junkyard, regulation, adjacent to national highway system, primary system defined, Sec. 23-1-241 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Voting, presidential elections, nominating petitions must be filed with Secretary of State no later than 82 days preceeding the elections, petitions filed with party chair 116 days before elections, names withdrawn within 76 days of elections, Secs. 17-13-102, 17-13-104, 17-13-105, 17-14-31 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Domestic violence, greater protection to victims, provided, Sec. 13A-6-139.1, 41-23-150 added; Secs. 11-45-9, 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, 13A-6-134, 13A-6-138, 13A-6-140 to 13A-6-143, inclusive, 15-10-3, 15-13-190, 15-23-68, 30-5-2, 30-5-3, 30-5-5 to 30-5-8, inclusive, 30-6-1 to 30-6-11, inclusive, 30-6-13, 30-7-1 to 30-7-6, inclusive, 30-9-1, 30-9-2, am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Jones

Health care workers, infected health care workers, add Hepatitis C infection to definition of, Secs. 22-11A-60, 22-11A-61, 22-11A-62, 22-11A-63, 22-11A-66, 22-11A-67, 22-11A-73 am'd.

Sponsor: April Weaver

Life insurance, insurer required to pay interest on money due on contract under certain conditions, applicable only to future policies, Sec. 27-15-13 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Manufactured Housing Commission Advisory Board, further provided for, Sec. 24-6-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Clay Scofield

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Plumbers, Gas Fitters Board, definition, board disciplinary powers, meeting, reciprocity fee, Home Builders Foundation, prohibited activities, permitted activities, Sec. 34-37-17.1 added; Secs. 34-37-10, 34-37-13 repealed; Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-4, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-11, 34-37-12, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Debtors, homestead exemption and personal property exemption, increased, Secs. 6-10-2, 6-10-6, 6-10-11, 43-8-110, 43-8-111, 43-8-113, 43-8-115 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibited

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Police animals, trained or handled by Class One Railroad Officer or special agent, included in protection laws, Sec. 13A-11-260 am'd.

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Legislative Council, reconstituted, Senate Legislative Council, House Legislative Council estab. and duties assigned, Joint Fiscal Committee and Legislative Building Authority abolished, Law Institute made part of Legislative Department, Secs. 29-1-10, 29-2-52, 29-2-200, 29-2-201, 29-4-20, 29-4-22, 29-4-25, 29-4-30, 29-4-32, 29-4-35, 29-4-40, 29-4-42, 29-5-2, 29-5-3, 29-5-4, 29-5-13, 29-6-1, 29-6-2, 29-6-3, 29-6-4, 29-6-7, 29-7-4, 29-8-1, 29-8-2, 29-8-3, 29-8-4, 29-8-5, 41-9-370, 41-9-374, 41-19-3, 41-19-3.1 am;d, Secs. 29-122, 29-4-41, 29-7-5 repealed

Sponsor: Mike Ball

Guardians, probate court, emergency temporary guardians, time of appointment extended, Sec. 26-2A-107 am'd.

Sponsor: Chris Sells

Taxation, income tax refund check-off for contributions to USS Alabama Battleship Commission, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.

Sponsor: Rusty Glover

Sales tax transactions, possession or use of automated sales suppression devices or phantom-ware to delete sales from cash register records, prohibited, criminal penalties, Sec. 40-29-121 added; Sec. 40-29-119 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Conservation and Natural Resources, marine resources, add endorsements, stamps, or licenses, commissioner authorized to provide by rule, add'l fees

Sponsor: David Sessions

HIV clinics, redispensing of prescription drugs not used by patients, pharmacies allowed

Sponsor: Patricia Todd

Drug overdoses, drugs to counteract effects of, physician or dentist authorized to prescribe and persons authorized to administer, alcohol consumption by minors assisting others, immune from liability

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Grandparents, visitation with grandchildren, petition procedure and burden of proof established, Sec. 30-3-4.1 repealed

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Municipal planning commission, adopt regulations authorizing administrative approval of minor subdivisions without notice and a public hearing under certain conditions, Sec. 11-52-31 am'd.

Sponsor: Rich Wingo

Wallace-Folsom College Savings Investment Plan, named changed to Wallace-Folsom Savings Investment Plan, provide the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, definitions relating to ABLE, provide tax exemptions, appropriations for development of ABLE program, Secs. 16-33C-1, 16-33C-2, 16-33C-2.1, 16-33C-3, 16-33C-4, 16-33C-5, 16-33C-10, 16-33C-11, 16-33C-12, 40-18-19 am'd.

Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker

Motor fuel tax, clarify certain levy and exemption of tax on motor fuel based on whether certain fuels are exported to another state or sold in state, Secs. 40-17-328, 40-17-329 am'd.

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Payday loans, transactions to be repaid over a three-month period, prohibit extensions, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

Sponsor: Danny Garrett

Article V Convention, appointment of delegates to represent Alabama by Legislature, qualifications, duties, criminal penalty for exceeding scope of appointment

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Education Trust Fund, maximum amount appropriated annually, budget stabilization fund and capital fund, established, const. amend.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Municipalities, elections under Title 11, absentee ballots, voting machines, provisions regarding the voter, Secs. 11-46-32, 11-46-33, 11-46-55 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Foundation program, calculation of average daily memberships revised, Secs. 16-13-231, 16-13-232 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Lee Co., sheriff, annual salary

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Court costs, fines and restitution, attachment to certain benefits and the Teachers' Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System, suspension of licenses for failure to pay, payment procedures revised, amnesty, Secs. 16-25-23, 36-27-28 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Mental Health, involuntary commitment, Commissioner of Department of Mental Health required to place defendant in Alabama Security Medical Facility under certain conditions, commissioner prohibited from transferring defendant without obtaining leave from the court, Sec. 15-16-43 am'd.

Sponsor: Christopher England

Bail bondsmen and agents, licensure by Department of Insurance, certification exam and continuing education requirements

Sponsor: Jimmy Holley

Alcoholic beverages, retail sale by state phased out, privilege granted to Class A and Class B licensees, inventory bailment system, tax, displaced employees benefits, leases, market zones established, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-2-22, 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, 28-3-202, 28-3-205, 28-3-207, 28-3-241, 28-3A-11, 28-3A-12, 28-3A-19, 28-3A-20, 28-3A-21, 28-3A-22, 28-7-16 am'd.; Secs. 28-3-74, 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed on October 1, 2012

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

State employees, state holidays, Governor required to designate certain holidays under certain conditions, compensation for state holiday revised, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt

Taxation, lubricating oil products, excise tax, Secs. 40-17-170, 40-17-171, 40-17-172, 40-17-173, 40-17-175, 40-17-176, 40-17-177, 40-17-178, 40-17-179, 40-17-180, 40-17-185, 40-17-186, 40-17-220, 40-17-221, 40-17-223, 40-17-225 repealed; Secs. 40-17-182, 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Superintendent of Education, county board of education to appoint

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Veterinary Practice Act, definition of practice of veterinary revised to prohibit unlicensed persons from directly supervising services, spay neuter clinics included as veterinary facilities, certain nonprofit employed vets exempted from prohibition against working for unlicensed employer, Secs. 34-29-61, 34-29-87, 34-29-88 am'd.

Sponsor: Patricia Todd

Mobile Co., office of license commissioner abolish, duties, functions, and employees transferred to the office of revenue commissioner, compensation, co. commission provide adequate space for expanded office, const. amend.

Sponsor: Margie Wilcox

Alcoholic beverages, powdered alcohol prohibited to possess, purchase, sell, or use, penalties

Sponsor: Chris Pringle

Unified appropriations for state General Fund and Education Trust Fund; state revenue sources unearmarked, effective Jan. 1, 2017, constitutional amendment

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Insurance Department, adjusters, public adjusters licensed and regulated, adjustment of claims on behalf of insured party, license fees, Sec. 27-4-2 am'd.

Sponsor: James Martin

State employees, compensation, Governor required to designate two state holidays furlough days, state holidays limited, compensation further provided for, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Law enforcement officer, eluding, enhanced felony penalty for serious physical injury or death to the pursuing officer, Sec. 13A-10-52 am'd.

Sponsor: Bob Fincher

Shelby Co., sheriff, major position in office, appointment and service at the pleasure of the sheriff, exempt from co. law enforcement personnel board, salary specified, Act 79-524, 1979 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Motor vehicles, window tint law, medical exemption for light-sensitive porphyria, applicable to all areas of windshield, Sec. 32-5C-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Vessels, certificate of title, uniform act, requirements, issuance by State Law Enforcement Agency, security agreement, perfection

Sponsor: Paul Beckman

Health care providers authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Labor relations, employer, employee rights, certain practices prohibited by local governments relating to leave and access to background information and to designate state for federal labor law disputes

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Auctioneers, Board of, fines for violations increased, quorum defined, Secs. 34-4-29, 34-4-52 am'd.

Sponsor: Mack Butler

People's Trust Act, repayment schedule revised, Sec. 29-10-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Sales tax, automotive batteries, sales tax to be due on the net price less any exchanges, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Polygraph Examiners, further requirements for licensure by Board of Polygraph Examiners, regarding fingerprints and criminal background checks, Sec. 34-25-22 am'd

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Bail bonds, regulation of further provided for, Professional Bail Bonding Board created, licensure of bondsmen and recovery agents, continuing education, Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Workers' compensation insurance, corporate officer exempt from, procedures provided for, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Epinephrine, auto-injectors, authorize administration of by non medical persons, program created

Sponsor: Tim Melson

Goggins, Meredith, heroic efforts, commended

Sponsor: April Weaver

Probate, inheritance, ownership of certain inter-vivos assets upon divorce or annulment

Sponsor: Paul Beckman

School transportation, transporting students to and from extracurricular activities other than by bus, authorized, Sec. 16-27-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss

County officers, Omnibus Pay Act, increases to be cost-of-living increases only, may be granted other than on adoption of budget, limitation during 4-year period, Sec. 11-2A-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Flexible School Calendar Act, temporary calendar parameters removed, local board of education may provide for 1080 instructional hours, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

County commissions, limited home rule provisions, limited powers over certain county affairs and county programs provided for, subject to local laws, const. amend.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Abortion, restrictions on protest at abortion clinics, Department of Public Health may not issue or renew licenses of clinics located near schools

Sponsor: Ed Henry

Income tax withholdings, exemption for no tax liability for prior year or no anticipated tax liability, repealed, Sec. 40-18-73 am'd.

Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt

Serrano, Lupe, heroic efforts saving three swimmers in peril, commended

Sponsor: April Weaver

Stroud, Sarah R., finalist for the Teacher of the Year, commended

Sponsor: William Poole

Commercial motor vehicles in intrastate transportation, allowable variances for hours of service limitations according to federal rule or law, records requested

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age

Sponsor: Mike Ball

Coffee Co.,compensation further provided for, county commissioner, sheriff, coroner, Revenue Commissioner, and probate judge, Secs. 45-16-60, 45-16-84 repealed; Secs. 45-16-62, 45-16-84.01, 45-16-84.02, 45-16-230 am'd.

Sponsor: Barry Moore

Auburn University, Board of Trustees, procedure for adjusting terms so that only three terms expire per year, two additional at-large members, Amendment 161(Sec. 266, Recompiled Constitution of 1901, as amended) am'd, const. amend.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Article X, Homestead exemptions, repealed and readopted as a new Article X to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, const. amend.

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Taxation, factor presence nexus standard based on business activity established for purpose of being subject to income taxation in the state, in state residence or domicile for individuals, businesses organized in state are subject to tax, nonresident individuals and businesses organized out of state that do business in the state are subject to state tax on income, Sec. 40-18-31.2 added

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Spanish Fort, boundary altered to annex certain property, property deannexed fom Daphne

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Local Boards of Education urged to become charter school authorizers by September 1, 2015

Sponsor: Terri Collins

County superintendents of education, requirement to maintain office at co. seat deleted, Sec. 16-9-24 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, calculation of benefits, manner of, fees adjusted per recommendation of actuary, Secs. 36-21-68, 36-21-73 am'd.

Sponsor: Jimmy Holley

Public Charter School Commission, members appointed by Governor, Lt. Governor, President Pro Tempore of Senate and Speaker of House in lieu of State Board of Education, Act 2015-3, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Grandparents, visitation with grandchildren, petition procedure and burden of proof established, Sec. 30-3-4.1 repealed

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Use tax, distrib. to State General Fund reduced, distributed to Education Trust Fund increased, including distrib. from remote sales after national agreement on collection, Secs. 40-23-85, 40-23-174 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Sales tax transactions, possession or use of automated sales suppression devices or phantom-ware to delete sales from cash register records, prohibited, criminal penalties, Sec. 40-29-121 added; Sec. 40-29-119 am'd.

Sponsor: Tim Melson

Property, liens for professional services by attorneys and accountants directly related to ownership and operation, Sec. 35-11-210 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Beckman

Alabama Open Meetings Act, prohibit serial meetings, to clarify Open Meetings Act applies to meeting of the Legislature, committees, or subcommittees of governmental bodies, penalties, Secs. 36-25A-1, 36-25A-2, 36-25A-3, 36-25A-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Debt collection, personal property, wages, etc. not exempt, Sec. 6-10-6.1 added

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Sex crimes, sexual misconduct, further provided for, consent defined, Secs. 13A-6-65, 13A-6-70 am'd.

Sponsor: Patricia Todd

Write-in ballots, standards and procedures for the counting of, provided, Sec. 17-6-28.1 added; Secs. 17-6-28, 17-12-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Physicians, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established to streamline process of licensing physicians in multiple states, coordinated information system database and compact commission

Sponsor: Paul Lee

University of North Alabama, board of trustees, provide terms of office of six years, Sec. 16-51-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Pettus

Education, local boards of education, adopt policy providing virtual school option, eligible students in grades 9 to 12

Sponsor: Ed Henry

Civil actions, Uniform Asset-Preservation Orders Act enacted, procedure for court orders to preserve assets of parties including order to nonparties

Sponsor: David Faulkner

Plumbers, Gas Fitters Board, definition, board disciplinary powers, meeting, reciprocity fee, Home Builders Foundation, prohibited activities, permitted activities, Sec. 34-37-17.1 added; Secs. 34-37-10, 34-37-13 repealed; Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-4, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-11, 34-37-12, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Colleges, Alabama State University, membership of board of trustees increased, terms decreased from 12 to 6 year terms, nominating committee established, electronic meeting participation provided, compensation, Secs. 16-50-20, 16-50-26, 16-50-28 am'd.

Sponsor: John Knight

Insurance, allow owner of property, residential, and commercial, statewide to claim discount for structures retrofitted to resist storms, Secs. 27-31D-1, 27-31D-2, 27-31D-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Grocery stores, program created to finance operation in low and moderate income areas, administered by ADECA, Healthy Food Financing Act

Sponsor: James Buskey

Bishop State Community College, Southern Union State Community College, Bevill State Community College, and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, who are part of the Alabama Career Center System to Department of Labor

Sponsor: Mike Holmes

Drug overdoses, drugs to counteract effects of, physician or dentist authorized to prescribe and persons authorized to administer, alcohol consumption by minors assisting others, immune from liability

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers

Sponsor: Allen Farley

Food service establishments, listing of country of origin of food containing fish product of the Order of Siluriformes, notice, Sec. 22-20A-31 am'd.

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Income tax withholdings, exemption for no tax liability for prior year or no anticipated tax liability, repealed, Sec. 40-18-73 am'd.

Sponsor: Ken Johnson

Alcoholic beverages, entertainment district or brewpub, sale of alcoholic beverages, Sec. 28-3A-6.1added; Sec. 28-4A-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Bail bonds, regulation of further provided for, Professional Bail Bonding Board created, licensure of bondsmen and recovery agents, continuing education, Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Privilege or license tax on a contractors' gross receipts, certain exemptions eliminated, distrib. of proceeds further provided for, Sec. 40-23-50 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person trespassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.

Sponsor: William Poole

Motor vehicle rental companies, selling of insurance by employees and agents authorized under certain conditions, compensation further provided for, Sec. 27-7-5.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Slade Blackwell

Kyle Graddy Act, possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students permitted, Sec. 16-1-39 am'd

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Child support, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act adopted, registration, enforcement, and modification of foreign child support orders, Secs. 30-3D-101 to 30-3D-105, inclusive, 30-3D-201 to 30-3D-211, inclusive, 30-3D-301 to 30-3D-319, inclusive, 30-3D-401, 30-3D-402, 30-3D-501 to 30-3D-507, inclusive, 30-3D-601 to 30-3D-616, inclusive, 30-3D-701 to 30-3D-713, inclusive, 30-3D-801, 30-3D-802, 30-3D-901, 30-3D-902, added; Secs. 30-3A-101, 30-3A-102, 30-3A-103, 30-3A-201 to 30-3A-209, inclusive, 30-3A-301 to 30-3A-319, inclusive, 30-3A-401, 30-3A-501 to 30-3A-507, inclusive, 30-3A-601 to 30-3A-614, inclusive, 30-3A-701, 30-3A-801, 30-3A-802, 30-3A-901 to 30-3A-906, inclusive, repealed

Sponsor: Marcel Black

Pelham, civil service system and personnel board, Act 89-189, 1989 Reg. Sess., amended and reenacted

Sponsor: Matt Fridy

Rural physician tax credit, Secs. 40-18-130, 40-18-131, 40-18-132 am'd.

Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth

Lodging tax, rental of hotel, motel, or any other place in which lodgings furnished to transients not used for or intended to be used for overnight accommodations not subject to a lodging tax, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Local bills, advertisement or posting prior to introduction, procedures, amendment further provided for, introduction limited, Sec. 106 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901) am'd., const. amend.

Sponsor: Adline Clarke

Education, local boards of education authorized to provide for released time religious instruction in public high schools as an elective course for credit

Sponsor: Kerry Rich

Department of Children's Affairs, named changed to Department of Early Childhood Education, Commissioner of Department of Children's Affairs changed to Secretary of Early Childhood Education, Secs. 26-24-1 to 26-24-6, inclusive, 26-24-20, 26-24-22, 26-24-23, 26-24-30, 26-24-34 am'd.

Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt

Tattooing a minor, prohibited except in limited circumstances

Sponsor: David Faulkner

Annexation, police jurisdiction further provided for, taxes collected in police jurisdiction further provided for, Secs. 11-40-10, 11-51-91, 11-51-206, 11-52-30 am'd.

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibited

Sponsor: Anthony Daniels

Small Business Act, tax credits for small business employers authorized under certain conditions, Secs. 40-18-290 to 40-18-293, inclusive, repealed; Sec. 40-18-321 am'd.

Sponsor: Ken Johnson

Taxation, Birmingham Zoo, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman

Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend.

Sponsor: Dimitri Polizos

Dogs, limits for chaining and tethering, seizure by humane officer, penalties, Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Education, juvenile probation officers authorized to share certain information and records with school personnel for limited purposes, exceptions, confidentiality, immunity, Sec. 12-15-217 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Taxation, business privilege taxes, compliance certificate substituted for a good standing certificate, Sec. 40-2A-10 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Self Service Storage Act, notification of default by email, posting of notice on website, commercially reasonable sale specified, enforcement of owners' lien against member of armed forces time extended, Secs. 8-15-31, 8-15-34 am'd.; Secs. 8-15-39, 8-15-40 added

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Motor vehicles, distinctive tags, colleges and universities, available for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, Sec. 32-6-150 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Class 6 municipalities, motor vehicles, automated photographic speeding enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Fetal Heartbeat Act, prohibits physician from performing abortion without first determining fetal heartbeat, physician who does not make determination or who performs abortion when heartbeat detected is guilty of Class C felony

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, commercial fishing, net and seine permits, transfers for physical hardship authorized, renewal without regard to certain income requirements for license year 2016, Sec. 9-12-113 am'd.

Sponsor: David Sessions

Electronic non-traffic citations, verification of by a law enforcement officer further provided for, Secs. 12-12-60, 32-1-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Pettus

Consumer, regulate the lending of money, Sec. 6-8-120 added; Secs. 5-19-1, 5-19-3, 5-19-16 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Alcoholic Beverages, municipal option elections allowed in all municipalities with a population over 1,000, Secs. 28-2A-1, 28-2A-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Insurance, health insurance entity, quality rating system for dentists using cost of services, prohibited, criteria for quality rating system

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Cigarettes, tax increased, Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Patricia Todd

Consumers and consumer protection, protection of data containing personal information, notification of breach of to Attorney General and consumers required, disposal of records, civil penalty

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Boards of education, city and county, acceptance of debit and credit card payments for payments to boards and schools, board authorized to adopt rules

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Drivers' licenses, renewal period, extended to 6 months prior to expiration, Sec. 32-6-1 am'd

Sponsor: Joe Faust

Annexation, police jurisdiction further provided for, taxes collected in police jurisdiction further provided for, Secs. 11-40-10, 11-49-80, 11-51-91, 11-51-206, 11-52-30 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Motor vehicle titles, current legal name required, surety bond for motor vehicle dealers as designated agents to issue titles, Secs. 32-8-30, 32-8-34, 32-8-35, 32-8-39 am'd.

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Municipalities with population less than 19,000, auth. to enforce speed limits on interstate highways, provision repealed, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Counties and municipal governing bodies, solid waste program, use of funds, procedure for collection, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Emergencies, first responders, September 27 annual appreciation day created

Sponsor: Jim Hill

Alcoholic beverages, municipal option elections held under Section 28-2A-1, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2009-546, taxes, licenses, ratified and confirmed

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Hunting on land without permission, penalties revised, fines increased, restitution, forfeiture of hunting gear and firearms, Secs. 9-11-240, 9-11-241, 9-11-242 repealed

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Taxation, business privilege, maximum due increased, financial institution excise tax return due date revised, Secs. 10A-2-16.22, 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd.

Sponsor: Elaine Beech

Limited Liability Law, governing law clarified, liability for wrongful distributions clarified, Secs.10A-5A-1.05, 10A-5A-1.06, 10A-5A-1.07, 10A-5A-4.06 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Civil Procedure, certain caregiver volunteers immune from civil action, Sec. 6-5-332 am'd.

Sponsor: April Weaver

Payday loans, transactions to be repayed over a six-month period, prohibit extensions, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

Sponsor: Slade Blackwell

Uniform Commercial Code Fund, used for administration of the Secretary of State, authorized, Sec. 7-9A-525 am'd.

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Debtors, homestead exemption and personal property exemption, increased, Secs. 6-10-2, 6-10-6, 6-10-11, 43-8-110, 43-8-111, 43-8-113, 43-8-115 am'd.

Sponsor: Jim Hill

Corrections Department, Investigation and Intelligence Division, search warrants, execution, investigations further provided for, Sec. 14-3-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Ball

Coin operated amusement machines, taxation, annual license tax, penalties, Coin-operated Amusement Machine Tax Act

Sponsor: David Faulkner

Courts, circuit and districts, witnesses, video testimony authorize for members of Armed Services on active duty, requirements, Armed Services Accommodation Act, Sec. 12-21-135.1 added

Sponsor: Dickie Drake

County superintendents of education, requirement to maintain office at co. seat deleted, Sec. 16-9-24 am'd.

Sponsor: Randall Shedd

Hunting and fishing, waterfowl stamps, fee raised, periodic adjustment by Conservation and Natural Resources, Sec. 9-11-433 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Employment, State Merit System, working test period increased for initial appointment, Sec. 36-26-21am'd.

Sponsor: Tim Melson

Motor vehicles, titles, fee increased for issuing and processing, Sec. 32-8-6 am'd.

Sponsor: Chris Sells

Education, charter schools, established in the state prohibited from being virtual schools

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Elections, voter registration lists, publication by judge of probate on website of co. or Association of Co. Commissioners website, comp., Secs. 17-4-1, 17-4-10, 17-9-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Parents or legal guardian, authorize treatment for medical, dental, health, or mental health service, including commitment to mental health facility, where minor refused

Sponsor: Mike Ball

Motor vehicles, distinctive tags, colleges and universities, available for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, Sec. 32-6-150 am'd.

Sponsor: Kyle South

State parks, Gulf State Park Financing Authority, incorporation, issuance of bonds not exceeding $50 million, use of proceeds, repayment, Sec 9-14E-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Jimmy Holley

Ombudsman for Child Welfare, independent office established in Children's Affairs Department, duties, investigations, discrimination against complaintants prohibited, criminal penalties, Advisory Committee estab., protocol for child abuse cases

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Hearing Instrument Dealers, definitions revised, fees to be determined by rule of board, testing of applicants revised, Sec. 34-14-34 added; Secs. 34-14-1 to 34-14-9, inclusive, 34-14-11, 34-14-30, 34-14-32, 34-14-33 am'd.

Sponsor: Jim McClendon

Elections, political parties and independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Vessels, certificate of title, uniform act, requirements, issuance by State Law Enforcement Agency, security agreement, perfection

Sponsor: Slade Blackwell

Court costs, fines and restitution, attachment to certain benefits and the Teachers' Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System, suspension of licenses for failure to pay, payment procedures revised, amnesty, Secs. 16-25-23, 36-27-28 am'd.

Sponsor: Jim Hill

Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

State Health Planning and Development Agency, final decisions, appeals to Court of Civil Appeals, exclusive method of appeal, Sec. 22-21-275 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Motor Fuel Marketing Act, legislative intent relating to combined sales of motor fuel and other goods clarified, Secs. 8-22-2, 8-22-4, 8-22-8, 8-22-10 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Colleges and universities, age of majority designated as 18 years for participation in research, Sec. 26-1-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Textbooks, purchasing of by boards of education, use of qualified depository for textbooks established, Secs. 16-36-60.1, 16-36-71 added; Secs. 16-36-62, 16-36-64, 16-36-65 am'd.

Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Public schools and colleges, grant all professional educators' associations same level of access to employees of public schools and colleges

Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt

Forever Wild Land Trust, Board of Trustees urged to expend annual funding for maintenance of state parks and park lands

Sponsor: Clay Scofield

Article V constitutional convention, compact to set convention to require Congress to balance the budget, adopted

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Agriculture, supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Hoff, Jason, commended

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Echols, Gregory Alan, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Sponsor: David Faulkner

Sales tax, exemption for certain motor vehicles exported or removed from this state, eliminated under certain conditions, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss

Taxation, receipts, state entities, authority to unearmark and use for other areas where funding has been reduced

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Month, September 2015, designated

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Graves, Arthur, outstanding professional achievements, commended

Sponsor: Marcel Black

Public pensions, joint legislative committee estab. to study

Sponsor: Jim Patterson

Wetumpka High School Girls Softball Team, commended

Sponsor: Mike Holmes

Etowah County Rescue Squad, commended

Sponsor: Becky Nordgren

Rainey, Aimee, Middle School Principal of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Phillip Pettus

Pence, Emily, Attalla City Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Lyman Ward Military Academy, designated official military secondary school

Sponsor: Mark Tuggle

Perry, Willie James, posthumously commended

Sponsor: Jack Williams

DeKalb Co., wind energy conversion systems, permitting and regulation of by municipal governing body or county commission, certification by licensed engineer required, regulation of location, design, and operation of systems

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Bullock Co., allowing judge of probate to process ad valorem taxes

Sponsor: William Beasley

Velocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS), efforts to raise awareness of

Sponsor: Kyle South

New Century Technology High School Team, participation in National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, commended

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

State parks, Gulf State Park Financing Authority, incorporation, issuance of bonds not exceeding $50 million, use of proceeds, repayment, Sec 9-14E-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Grissom High School CyberPatriot Team, commended

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Russell, Jason, Attalla City Schools' Seondary Teacher of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Alabama Appreciation Week, for first responders, recognized

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Jefferson Davis Community College, 50th anniversary, recognized

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Insurance, allow owner of property, residential, and commercial, statewide to claim discount for structures retrofitted to resist storms, Secs. 27-31D-1, 27-31D-2, 27-31D-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Bennett, Ricky Edward, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen

Bishop State Community College, Southern Union State Community College, Bevill State Community College, and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, who are part of the Alabama Career Center System to Department of Labor

Sponsor: Clay Scofield

Section, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: James Hanes

Section, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Commission on Railway Safety, Governor urged to establish

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Hale Co., sheriff, local background checks requested by co. residents, authorized, fees, disposition of funds

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Calhoun Co., Cleburne Co., and Talladega Co., City of Oxford, Civil Service Board, employees, appointed employees, and vacancies of appointed positions, further provided for, Secs. 45-8A-112 to 45-8A-112.17, inclusive, am'd.

Sponsor: K.L. Brown

Medicaid, long-term care services, delivery to elderly and disabled on managed care basis, intergrated care network established, Sec. 22-6-160 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Reed

Motor vehicles, truck weights, dump trucks not required to meet axle spacing requirements under certain conditions, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Etowah Co., sales and use tax distribution, to eliminate, reduce, and add proceeds to certain entities, Sec. 45-28-244.01 am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Williams

Homicide by vehicle or vessel, crime of created, penalties, Sec. 32-10-6 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Reed

Business Litigation and Complex Litigation Study Committee, established to study feasibility of a business litigation and complex litigation court

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Insurance Department and life insurance companies, Standard Nonforfeiture Law, reserves, Standard Valuation Law, Secs. 27-15-70 to 27-15-83, inclusive, 27-36A-1 to 27-36A-19, inclusive; Secs. 27-15-28, 27-36-7 repealed

Sponsor: Ken Johnson

Russell Co., motor vehicle licenses, add'l issuance fee, co. comm. auth. to levy, distrib. to Phenix City and co. commission

Sponsor: George Bandy

Waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal facilities, environmental fees, distribution altered, Secs. 22-30B-2.1, 22-30B-4, 22-30B-4.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Transportation Department Fleet Management Program, vehicles purchased with state funds required to be purchased from dealerships located in state, Sec. 23-1-50.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Etowah Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Jacksonville, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: K.L. Brown

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Board of registrars, barred from running for elective public office, automatic termination, Secs. 17-3-2, 17-3-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Bob Fincher

Driver's licenses, third party agents issuing examinations, driver education instructors at private driving schools, further authorized, Sec. 32-6-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Competitive bids, public works Transportation Department and other agencies, bid guarantee, amounts increased, Secs. 23-1-2, 39-2-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Assisted living administrators, licensure and regulation, replacement license fee, annual administrative fee, reapplication fee, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-2A-2, 34-2A-8, 34-2A-11, 34-2A-12, 34-2A-13 am'd.

Sponsor: Vivian Figures

Health, terminally ill patients, drugs and devices which have completed phase I trial, right to try under certain conditions

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Associate degree, awarding of by 2-year public college to students who transfer to 4-year public college and subsequently qualify, Sec. 16-5-8.5 added

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Motor vehicle insurance, proof of by cellular phone or electronic device allowed, Sec. 32-7A-26 added; Sec. 32-7A-6 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, authorize Department of Transportation employees to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Mobile Co., electronic enforcement related to overtaking of school bus

Sponsor: Margie Wilcox

Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, authorized to make rules, Secs. 22-10B-2, 22-10B-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Vivian Figures

Hale Co., sheriff, Sheriff Service of Process Serving Fund, created, service of process, further provided for, sheriff may contract for service, fees, disposition of funds

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Whitlock, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson, 50th wedding anniversary, commended

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Motor vehicles, drag racing, crime further defined, penalties increased, impoundment of vehicle and forfeiture for subsequent offenses, Sec. 32-5A-178 am'd.

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Carr, James E., professional achievement, commended

Sponsor: David Standridge

Calhoun and Cherokee Counties, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, within corporate limits

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Veterans, written voluntary veterans' preference employment policy, provided by private employer

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Ramey, Madron, commended

Sponsor: Danny Garrett

Psychiatric residential treatment facilities, task force created to study

Sponsor: Greg Reed

Child support, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act adopted, registration, enforcement, and modification of foreign child support orders, Secs. 30-3D-101 to 30-3D-105, inclusive, 30-3D-201 to 30-3D-211, inclusive, 30-3D-301 to 30-3D-319, inclusive, 30-3D-401, 30-3D-402, 30-3D-501 to 30-3D-507, inclusive, 30-3D-601 to 30-3D-616, inclusive, 30-3D-701 to 30-3D-713, inclusive, 30-3D-801, 30-3D-802, 30-3D-901, 30-3D-902, added; Secs. 30-3A-101, 30-3A-102, 30-3A-103, 30-3A-201 to 30-3A-209, inclusive, 30-3A-301 to 30-3A-319, inclusive, 30-3A-401, 30-3A-501 to 30-3A-507, inclusive, 30-3A-601 to 30-3A-614, inclusive, 30-3A-701, 30-3A-801, 30-3A-802, 30-3A-901 to 30-3A-906, inclusive, repealed

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Jasper, establishment of entertainment districts for alcoholic beverage sales

Sponsor: Connie Rowe

Cullman Co., parks, fees, and prizes for contests authorized, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund established

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Autauga Co., sheriff, participation in supernumerary program phased out, participation in Employees' Retirement System, Amendment 626 (Section 3, Local Amendments, Autauga County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss

Corrections Institute Finance Authority, authorized to issue additional bonds, Secs. 14-2-12, 14-2-19 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Jones

Unified appropriations for state General Fund and Education Trust Fund; state revenue sources unearmarked, effective Jan. 1, 2017, constitutional amendment

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Bibb Co., co. commission, meeting days, performing work on private property, Secs. 45-4-72, 45-4-74 repealed

Sponsor: Robert Ward

ICD-10, Congress urged to delay implementation

Sponsor: Tim Melson

Commercial motor vehicles in intrastate transportation, allowable variances for hours of service limitations according to federal rule or law, records requested

Sponsor: Barry Moore

Patrick, Lorenza, death mourned

Sponsor: John Knight

Hale Co. alcoholic beverages sold in ABC stores, sales and use tax authorized, distrib. for district attorneys, const. amend.

Sponsor: Ralph Howard

Consumer, regulate the lending of money, provide criminal penalties

Sponsor: Chris Pringle

Minimum wage estab. for persons doing work for st., co., or mun. pursuant to service or labor contract, wage adjustments

Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy

Class 5 municipalities, organized under Act 71, 1977 Reg. Sess. (Phenix City), operation of council manager form of government, further provided, Act 71, 1977 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Lesley Vance

Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Heflin, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, sale under certain conditions, purchase or lease of necessary equipment required

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Lee Co., alcoholic beverages, business relations between suppliers and wholesalers of wine, Lee Co. Wine Franchise Jobs Protection Act, created

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Holland, Doug, Dothan Eagle Coach of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Alan Boothe

Tuscaloosa Co., judge of probate, elected to serve as both judge of probate and chair of county commission, may resign as judge of probate and serve the remainder of term as chair, Act 85-106, 1985 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Chiropractic Examiners, Board of, licensing of chiropractors, fees, grace period for renewal, reinstatement, installment payments of fines, board member's qualifications, Secs. 34-24-140, 34-24-161, 34-24-165, 34-24-166, 34-24-176, 34-24-177 am'd; Sec. 34-24-172 repealed

Sponsor: Randy Wood

Judges of Probate, Judicial Retirement Fund, authorize to purchase add'l retirement credits if they have the requisite years of creditable service, Sec. 12-18-133 am'd.

Sponsor: William Poole

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Tallapoosa Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salary

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Auburn University, Board of Trustees, procedure for adjusting terms so that only three terms expire per year, two additional at-large members, Amendment 161 (Sec. 266, Recompiled Constitution of 1901, as amended) am'd, const. amend.

Sponsor: Victor Gaston

Alexander-Nelson, Marie, death mourned

Sponsor: Thomas Jackson

Voter list, Secretary of State, one copy provided to Legislators at no charge, Sec. 17-4-38 am'd.

Sponsor: Rich Wingo

Fayette, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, sale of authorized by ordinance

Sponsor: Kyle South

Motor vehicles, drag racing, crime further defined, penalties increased, impoundment of vehicle and forfeiture for subsequent offenses, Sec. 32-5A-178 am'd.

Sponsor: Artis McCampbell

Seymore, Farrell, Principal of the Year, commended

Sponsor: George Bandy

Atrial Fibrillation Day, May 14, 2015, bringing awareness, recognized

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Gasoline and motor fuels, price regulation, application to combined sales of motor fuel and other goods clarified, definition of fuel cost revised, Motor Fuel Marketing Act, Secs. 8-22-2, 8-22-4, 8-22-8, 8-22-10 am'd.

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, rule prohibiting transportation and release of feral swine, penalty increased, mandatory minimum fine, Sec. 9-11-72 added

Sponsor: Reed Ingram

Wenonah High School Girls Basketball Team, Class 5A Girls State Basketball Championship, commended

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Cauthen, Steven, commended

Sponsor: Paul Lee

Houston Co., compensation of judge of probate and sheriff, further provided for, Sec. 45-35-70 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Lee

Montgomery Co., sheriffs, compensation and expense allowance

Sponsor: Reed Ingram

Tax increment districts, provide that compensation may be determined soley by local governing body if a district is within a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone

Sponsor: Anthony Daniels

Jackson Co., co. commission, sales and use tax, additional, distribution, referendum

Sponsor: James Hanes

Workers' compensation, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama members authorized to purchase service credit for compensation period

Sponsor: Randy Wood

Lee Co., county roads in subdivisions in unincorporated areas of county, speed limits, altering by co. commission

Sponsor: George Bandy

Russell Co., motor vehicle licenses, add'l issuance fee, co. comm. auth. to levy, distrib. to Phenix City and co. commission

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Roy M. Greene Highway, portion of Highway 431 south of Phenix City, named

Sponsor: William Beasley

Marriage, license issuance function of judge of probate removed, contract , requirements, contract to be filed with judge of probate and forwarded to Office of Vital Statistics, fees for recording, Secs. 30-1-9, 30-1-10, 30-1-11 repealed; Secs. 12-19-90, 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, 30-1-13, 30-1-14, 30-1-16, 30-6-11 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Watkins, Levi, Jr. death mourned

Sponsor: John Knight

Crenshaw Christian Academy Varsity Boys Baseball Team, commended

Sponsor: Chris Sells

Mobile Co., Co. Commission District 1, volunteer fire departments, board established to evaluate services, co. commission authorized to levy service fee, distribution of proceeds for fire protection

Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy

Motor vehicles, handicapped parking, sign designated special access parking place not required to specify fine, Sec.32-6-233.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Ken Johnson

Simplified Flat Tax Study Commission, created

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), 82nd anniversary, commended

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Courts, district, small claims division, jurisdiction increased, filing fees and distrib. further provided for, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Red Bay Girls Basketball Team, Class 2A Girls State Championship, commended

Sponsor: Johnny Morrow

Hartselle, ad valorem taxes, school taxes, city authorized to increase its rate to replace an existing 7.3 mill tax for city board of education, referendum

Sponsor: Ed Henry

Officer Mary Freeman Smith Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 20 West/59 South, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Campbell, Katy Smith, distinguished service, commended

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Grissett, William, death mourned

Sponsor: Alan Baker

Motorcycles, licensure of operators, testing and safety courses by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Traffic Safety Center, for Class M designation and license; add'l requirements for minors, exceptions, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Pettus

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Fort Payne High School Boys Soccer Team, commended

Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter

West Limestone High School Wildcats Basketball Team, commended

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Lundquist, Charles A.., professional achievement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Veterans Memorial Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 277 running through the City of Bridgeport and the City of Stevenson, named

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Impeachment of state and local officers and officials, Article 7, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed and reenacted, const. amend.

Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan

Presidential preference primary election, date changed to first Tuesday in March, beginning 2016, Secs.17-13-3, 17-13-100 am'd.

Sponsor: Quinton Ross

Joint Legislative Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability, created, membership, powers and duties, Sec. 41-19-10 am'd.

Sponsor: John Knight

Women's commission, quorum for holding meetings and conducting business, Sec. 41-9-410 am'd.

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Morris, Claude, 93rd birthday celebration, commended

Sponsor: Jim Hill

Legislative Fiscal Office, tax exemptions, annual report to Legislature of "tax expenditures" from exemptions

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Lobbying, prohibiting certain public officials from serving as a lobbyist for a two-year period, Secs. 36-25-13, 36-25-23 am'd.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Cullman Co. Community Development Commission, membership revised, expenditure of funds for office supplies, Sec. 45-22-90 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Motor vehicle, disability, disabled parking, placards to contain full name of person with disability, Sec. 32-6-231 am'd.

Sponsor: Jimmy Holley

Congress, urged to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Grocery stores, program created to finance operation in low and moderate income areas, administered by ADECA, Healthy Food Financing Act

Sponsor: Greg Reed

Neely, Ruby Smith, service to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, commended

Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss

Powell, Logan, commended

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Schools, public K-12, State Insurance Fund, insurance for reconstruction, risk manager of Finance Director required to acquire gap coverage to reconstruct certain destroyed school buildings with materials superior to original, Sec. 41-15-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Roderick Scott

Huntsville Police Department's School Resource Officer Unit, awarded National Association of School Resource Officer (NASRO) 2015 Model Agency award, commended

Sponsor: Anthony Daniels

Atrial Fibrillation Day, May 14, 2015, bringing awareness, recognized

Sponsor: Laura Hall

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Separation of powers of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, Article III and Amendment 582 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, combined into one section, Article III and Amendment 582 repealed and Article III added

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Johns, Stanley Armitage, death mourned

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Insurance Department, insurance companies, examinations, filing with Commissioner of Insurance, rebuttals, hearings, confidentiality provisions, Sec. 27-2-24 am'd.

Sponsor: Slade Blackwell

Alcoholic beverages, permit a retail licensee and state liquor store to conduct distilled liquor and wine tastings, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Sponsor: William Beasley

Crime victims, sex offenses, law enforcement and prosecution prohibited from requiring polygraph as a condition to prosecution

Sponsor: Connie Rowe

Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to increase or decrease judgeships under certain criteria

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Kent, Joey, induction into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Highway Authority, add'l bond issue for roads, bridges, and tunnels authorized, municipalities, counties, and public corporations authorized to enter funding agreements with authority, membership revised to include Governor, Secs. 23-1-154 to 23-1-158, inclusive, am'd.

Sponsor: Bobby Singleton

Rabren, Charlene, Mother of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Reed Ingram

Lane, Mary E., outstanding achievements, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Link, Judy, outstanding achievements, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Sanders, Pat, induction into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Jefferson Co., cities, motor vehicle tags, issuance, issuance fees and commissions, retention by city, Act 2012-196, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Jim Carns

Shelby Co., judge of probate, vacancies, nominations to Governor by Shelby Co. Judicial Commission, const. amend.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Houston Co., sheriff, service of process, fee authorized, sheriff's law enforcement fund established, distribution of funds provided for

Sponsor: Paul Lee

Fuller, Andy, induction into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Sex offenders, residency requirements, prohibit residence within 2,000 feet of a camp facility used by children, Sec. 15-20A-11 am'd.

Sponsor: Mack Butler

Jefferson Co., Retirement System, Pension Board, membership revised, Act 2013-415, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt

Jefferson Co., civic center authority, board members, appointments by Jefferson Co. Legislative Delegation, procedures, Act 547, 1965 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Power Plan, delay urged

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Mother Pinkie High, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Pharmacy audit procedures, Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act, audit procedures altered, amended claims, overpayments, records required by federal or state law, confidentiality of audit info, appeals, Secs. 27-45-30 to 27-45-38, inclusive, added; Secs. 27-45-1 to 27-45-9, inclusive, 34-23-184 am'd.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

Link, James, commended

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Fire Departments, non-volunteer, diesel exhaust system installed in the fire station building, required within certain time frame and under certain conditions

Sponsor: James Hanes

Health Department, Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State Advisory Council and program established, appointed by State Health Officer, advisory capacity to department

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Haken, Christina, commended

Sponsor: Barry Moore

Hoover and Vestavia Hills, establishment of entertainment districts by city council, sale of alcoholic beverages further provided for

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Transportation Department, contracts, public to private firms, construction and maintenance of road and public improvement projects, Sec. 23-1-40 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Huntsville Utilities, 75th anniversary, commended

Sponsor: Jim Patterson

Americans With Disabilities Act, 25th anniversary, recognized

Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison

Nursing board, add members to, nominating process to, Secs. 34-21-1, 34-21-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Wenonah High School Girls Basketball Team, winning Class 5A Girls State Basketball Championship Title, commended

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Class I municipalities, municipalities with population of 250,000 or more, city councils, expense allowance amounts removed, city council authorized to set amount of expense allowances, Secs. 11-43-7.1, 11-43-7.2 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Reed

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), service in Alabama, commended

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Terrorism, forfeiture of property derived from, authorization of claims by injured parties and law enforcement, allocation of proceeds from forfeiture, civil action for damages, limitations

Sponsor: Gerald Allen

Uniform Condominium Act, define terms, required in state escrow agent, withdrawals limited, written notice required, Sec. 35-8A-410 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Bullock Co., judge of probate, add'l recording fee and tag issuance fee, distrib.

Sponsor: William Beasley

Secretary of State Entity Fund, used for administration of the Secretary of State, authorized, Sec. 10A-1-4.31 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Real estate, restrictions, sign limitations

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Non-nexus sellers use tax, method for remittance on behalf of customer, provided, Non-Nexus Use Tax Remittance Act, Secs. 40-23-191 to 40-23-199, inclusive, added

Sponsor: Roderick Scott

Bullock Co., judge of probate, add'l recording fee and tag issuance fee, distrib.

Sponsor: Berry Forte

Schools, enrollment date, age 6, before beginning of second semester of enrolling school district, Sec. 16-28-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Criminal offenses, committed by county or municipal law enforcement officers, investigation and prosecution by the State Bureau of Investigations and the Attorney General, Secs. 36-15-1, 41-27-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Obama, First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, delivering commencement address at Tuskegee University, commended

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Jackson Co., co. commission, sales and use tax, additional, distribution, referendum

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Military Appreciation Day, joint session held for, honoring Adkins, Thorsness, and Sprayberry

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Boyd, Gwendolyn Elizabeth, 50th Anniversary of the Anniston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, commended

Sponsor: Barbara Boyd

Expressing support for the long range plan of the Alabama Executive Veterans Network

Sponsor: Phillip Williams

Butts, Taylor Jace, death mourned

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Corrections reform, criminal penalties and sentencing revised, alternative community corrections programs required, specified treatment and supervision practices by Board of Pardons and Paroles required, criteria for release required, sanctions for violations by parolees and probationers, mandatory supervision periods for inmates, Secs. 13A-8-3.1, 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-24, 13A-9-3.1, 13A-9-6.1, 15-22-26.1, 15-22-36.3, 15-22-57 added; Secs. 12-25-32, 12-25-33, 13A-5-3, 13A-5-6, 13A-5-9, 13A-5-11, 13A-5-13, 13A-7-7, 13A-8-3, 13A-8-4, 13A-8-5, 13A-8-8, 13A-8-9, 13A-8-10.2, 13A-8-10.3, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-19, 13A-9-3, 13A-9-4, 13A-9-6, 13A-9-7, 13A-9-14, 13A-12-211, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-213, 13A-12-291, 14-14-5, 15-8-8, 15-18-171, 15-18-172, 15-18-174, 15-18-176, 15-18-180, 15-18-182, 15-22-24, 15-22-26, 15-22-28, 15-22-29, 15-22-31, 15-22-32, 15-22-33, 15-22-36, 15-22-36.2, 15-22-51, 15-22-52, 15-22-53, 15-22-54, 29-2-20, 36-18-25 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Falkville High School Boys Track Team, commended

Sponsor: Ed Henry

Insurance Department, licensing, certain fees for licenses increased, appropriation to Insurance Department Fund for Strengthen Alabama Homes Fund for fiscal year 2016, Sec. 27-4-2, 27-8A-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Brooks, Freddie Eugene, commended

Sponsor: Alan Boothe

Supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Right of publicity, elements and scope of liability for infringement period, extent of right provided, defenses and damages specified, Right of Publicity Act

Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, tax exempt

Sponsor: Dimitri Polizos

Alabama Recurring Revenue Fund, established, to receive certain percentages of recurring revenue sources of the Education Trust Fund and the State General Fund

Sponsor: Will Ainsworth

Hospitals, urged to offer flu vaccines to inpatients over 65 upon discharge

Sponsor: Elaine Beech

Religious expression in schools, authorized, adoption of policy by local boards of education required, Alabama Student Religious Liberties Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mack Butler

Dale Co., compensation of judge of probate further provided for

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Washington Co., judge of probate, add'l fee on deed or mortgage tax documents, collected and distributed into the Washington Co. Probate Judge Fund for the judge of probate, disposition of fees, Act 95-220, 1995 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Elaine Beech

Montgomery Co., sheriffs, compensation and expense allowance

Sponsor: Quinton Ross

Auburn University Aviation Center Unmanned Aircraft Flight School, recognized

Sponsor: Mike Hubbard

Moore, Jason and Robinson, Reynard, recipients of the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Baldwin Co., sheriff's office, civil service system, probationary period increased, Secs. 45-2-234.01, 45-2-234.10 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Real property, adverse possession, exempt certain property from adverse possession, Sec. 6-5-200 am'd.

Sponsor: Jim Carns

Department of Senior Services, duties and functions transferred to the Bureau of Investigations within the Alabama Department of Public Health

Sponsor: Randall Shedd

Probate court, having equity jurisdiction, concurrent with circuit court, civil contempt, powers same as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.

Sponsor: Matt Fridy

Motor vehicles, salvage pools and salvage disposal, qualifications for sales revised, notice to purchasers required, surety bond requirements revised, Secs. 40-12-414, 40-12-421 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-422 repealed

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Law Enforcement Agency, Secretary authorized to appoint a designee as Homeland Security Advisor, Sec. 41-27-2.1 added

Sponsor: Randy Wood

West Limestone High School Wildcats Basketball Team, commended

Sponsor: Alan Boothe

Bay Minette, planning commission, additional members authorized, const. amend.

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Monroe Co., tax authorized, distrib. of proceeds, const. amend.

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Troy University Men's Tennis Team, commended

Sponsor: Alan Boothe

Foley, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Uniform Severance Tax Act, exception for minerals severed in Alabama, sold to buyer in another state, and not transported on public roads in Alabama deleted, Sec. 40-13-53 am'd.

Sponsor: Larry Stutts

Printing, agencies required to use garamond font for printing internally

Sponsor: Slade Blackwell

Definition of Moral Turpitude Act, established, crimes which disqualify citizens from voting provided, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-4-3, 17-4-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Jones

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, renewal date for certification, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25, 34-31-26 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Baldwin Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, on-premises consumption

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Grissom High School CyberPatriot Team, commended

Sponsor: Anthony Daniels

Bay Minette, corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: Harry Shiver

Adult responsibility for minors, urged

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Cherokee Co., county commission, compensation of poll workers, authorized to increase, Sec. 45-10-111 am'd.

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Cosmetologists, authorize to use neck brushes, Sec. 34-7B-1, am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Heflin, Josh, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Obama, First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, delivering commencement address at Tuskegee University, commended

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

McWilliams, John, III, commended

Sponsor: Reed Ingram

Box, David, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Postsecondary Education, State Board of, established, transfer of responsibility over two-year institutions of higher education from the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to the State Board of Postsecondary Education and the State Department of Postsecondary Education, Secs. 16-60-110.1, 16-60-111, 16-60-111.10, 16-60-111.11, 16-60-111.12, 16-60-111.13, 16-60-111.14, 16-60-111.15, 16-60-111.16, 16-60-116, 16-60-117 added; Secs. 16-60-110, 16-60-111.1, 16-60-111.2, 16-60-111.3, 16-60-111.4, 16-60-111.5, 16-60-111.6, 16-60-111.7, 16-60-111.8, 16-60-111.9, 16-60-112, 16-60-113, 16-60-114, 16-60-115 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Alcoholic Beverage Study Commission, created

Sponsor: Alan Harper

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 23, 2015, named

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

This Little Light of Mine, Alabama Inspirational Song of 2015, designated

Sponsor: Thomas Jackson

Defibrillators, training and notification on use of manufacturers of, required to provide in-service training, notice of change of ownership, Sec. 6-5-332.3 am'd.

Sponsor: April Weaver

Elections, prohibit gambling interest or person or agent on behalf of a gambling interest from contributing money or a thing of value to any candidate for public office in this state, Sec. 17-5-15.2 added

Sponsor: Danny Garrett

Madison Co., court costs for Child Protection Fund, applicable to circuit and municipal courts, Act 90-695, 1990 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Commission on Railway Safety, Governor urged to establish

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Jefferson Co., Board of Equalization, election, replaces existing Board of Equalization and Adjustment, const. amend.

Sponsor: Allen Farley

Motor vehicles, truck weights, dump trucks not required to meet axle spacing requirements under certain conditions, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Lyme disease, Center for Disease Control, urged to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Sponsor: Mike Ball

Unemployment compensation, individual weekly benefit payment, formula for calculating altered, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Class 3 municipality organized under Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., Montgomery Co., airport authority, two additional members appointed by county commission

Sponsor: Dimitri Polizos

Moore, Jason, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Motor vehicle rental companies, selling of insurance by employees and agents authorized under certain conditions, compensation further provided for, Sec. 27-7-5.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Robinson, Reynard, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

University of South Alabama, 4-year National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Education and Cyber Defense, recognized

Sponsor: Victor Gaston

Conner, Mary B., distinguished service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., commended

Sponsor: Barbara Boyd

Deferred presentment transactions, maximum amount advanced, increased, provide licensee accessing statewide database to be charged a maximum fee, Secs. 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Agriculture, supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Sponsor: David Sessions

Lee Co., alcoholic beverages, business relations between suppliers and wholesalers of wine, Lee Co. Wine Franchise Jobs Protection Act, created

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Civil Rights, provide right of a person to be free from discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status; remedies provided

Sponsor: Christopher England

Senior Services Department, commissioner, administer ratio of dept., Board of Directors to serve as advisory board, Secs. 38-3-1, 38-3-2, 38-3-3, 38-3-4, 38-3-5, 38-3-6, 38-3-7 am'd.

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Hall, Noel, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

State Board of Occupational Therapy, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Revenue Department, notification requirements by local governments regarding tax levies, revised, certain collection services authorized at no cost, Sec. 11-51-210.1 added; Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-183, 11-51-208, 11-51-210, 40-12-4, 40-12-7 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

Human Resources, county departments, directors, appointment by State Commissioner, Sec. 38-2-7 am'd; Sec. 38-2-7.1 added

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Urging the Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association to maintain adequate surplus

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Hall, Sue, inducted into the Bob Jones High School Hall of Fame, commended

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 16-25-19 am'd.

Sponsor: Phil Williams

Houston Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendums, municipalities, except for Dothan may opt out

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Compensation, longevity pay, would not be tendered in 2015-2016 fiscal year, Sec. 36-6-11 am'd.

Sponsor: Arnold Mooney

Students selected for the 2015 All-Alabama Academic Team, commended

Sponsor: Pebblin Warren

Heart Gallery Alabama, 10th year of service, commended

Sponsor: Christopher England

Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), nuisance, overgrown grass and weeds, alternate procedures for repeat offenders

Sponsor: Barbara Drummond

Public providers of municipal telecommunication services, certain restrictions removed and delivery of services further provided for, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, fourth conviction, mandatory minimum jail time increased, prior convictions, five-year limitation deleted and convictions from other states included, driving without a license from conviction, penalty for fourth offense, penalty increased, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-6-19 am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

Retirement Systems, Teachers' Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System, benefits, not affected if a person is employed as school resource officer

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Onsite Wastewater Board, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Tax credits, for businesses and individuals who donate to schools for certain equipment

Sponsor: Phil Williams

Health benefit plans, coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic required, cost-sharing imposing or increasing requirements prohibited, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Bussman

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, commercial fishing, net and seine permits, transfers for physical hardship authorized, renewal without regard to certain income requirements for license year 2016, Sec. 9-12-113 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Urging Alabama Congressional delegation to support strengthened trade agreements, protect Alabama iron and steel manufacturing

Sponsor: Roderick Scott

State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2018.

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Electric utilities, transmission facilities, existing suppliers authorized to construct add'l facilities connecting with other electric suppliers, appeals of disputes, Energy Security Act of 2015, Sec. 37-4-150 added

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Etowah Co., Sheriff office, Personnel Department for employees, auth., const. amend.

Sponsor: Mack Butler

Polygraph Examiners Board, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.

Sponsor: Laura Hall

House of Representatives, Consent Calendar

Hall, Noel, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Driver's Licenses, Stage II, 16 year olds, minimum of behind-the-wheel driving practice hours increased from 30 to 50, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

Sponsor: James Hanes

Mann, Keith, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.

Sponsor: Victor Gaston

Class 2 municipalities, notices, legal, publishing in newspaper that is not mailed under the publication class mailing privilege of U.S. Postal Service, authorized

Sponsor: Chris Pringle

Assisted living administrators, licensure and regulation, replacement license fee, annual administrative fee, reapplication fee, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-2A-2, 34-2A-8, 34-2A-11, 34-2A-12, 34-2A-13 am'd.

Sponsor: David Standridge

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Watkins, Levi, Jr. death mourned

Sponsor: John Knight

Alabama Recurring Revenue Fund, established, to receive certain percentages of recurring revenue sources of the Education Trust Fund and the State General Fund

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

McIntosh, Hal W., commended

Sponsor: Danny Garrett

Urging the Alabama Insurance Underwriting Assocation to maintain adequate surplus

Sponsor: David Sessions

Sales and use tax on food, exempt from, beginning September 1, 2015

Sponsor: John Knight

Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.

Sponsor: Jim Patterson

Aguirre, Daniel, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Athletic Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2017

Sponsor: Jim Patterson

Tyus, Philip Sylvester, Sr., death mourned

Sponsor: Barbara Drummond

Lowndes Co., sheriff, exp. allow. and comp.

Sponsor: Kelvin Lawrence

Robinson, Reynard, nominee for the 2015 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Municipal telecommunications services, public providers, coverage area, extended, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Physicians, registration and fees for physicians providing pain management services, single annual fee including for additional locations, Sec. 34-24-604 am'd.

Sponsor: April Weaver

Taxation, tax credits for rehabilitation of qualified structures, credits extended until 2022, Secs.40-9F-4, 40-9F-7 am'd.

Sponsor: Victor Gaston

Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission, authorized to make rules, Secs. 22-10B-2, 22-10B-3 am'd.

Sponsor: James Buskey

City of Level Plains, 50th anniversary of incorporation of, commended

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Taxation, discontinuing sales, use, and lodging tax discounts on sales of motor fuels, tobacco, and lodgings effective October 1, 2015, Secs. 40-17-340, 40-17-341, 40-17-343, 40-23-36, 40-23-77, 40-25-5, 40-26-21 am'd.

Sponsor: Ken Johnson

Jackson Co., sheriff, inmate trust account, use of funds for law enforcement purposes

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Historical Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2016

Sponsor: Howard Sanderford

Animals, puppy mills, standards for breeding and care, criminal penalties

Sponsor: Paul Beckman

Madison Co., alcoholic beverages, manufacturer and brewpub licensees to sell beer produced in facility for on-premises and off-premises consumption

Sponsor: Paul Sanford

House of Representatives, redistricting, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed, Sec. 29-1-1.2 added

Sponsor: John Knight

Education, local boards of education, virtual schools, required to adopt policy providing virtual school option for eligible students in grades 9 to 12, duties to State Education Department, legislative task force to review

Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker

Montgomery Co., income tax, tax credit for hiring certain persons under age 19 during school breaks, after school, or on weekends

Sponsor: Thad McClammy

State of Alabama, compensation for budget reduction

Sponsor: Barry Moore

Taxation, individual and corporate tax structure revised, specific tax rate, reduction of rate under certain conditions, const. amend.

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Cherokee Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Jackson Co., firearms, sheriff authorize to sell abandoned or stolen firearms to highest bidder under certain conditions, Sec. 45-36-231.02 am'd.

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Mobile Co., Civil Service System, county-wide, unclassified service, lay-offs, appointing authorities authorized to do own hiring, payment for excess annual leave, Act 470, 1939 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Taxation, exempt certain chapters of Arc of Alabama from sale and use tax, Sec. 40-9-25.19 added

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Ad valorem tax for owner of residence over 65 years old, exception from, determination of age, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd.

Sponsor: Matt Fridy

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Condominiums and attached housing, property insurance at 150 percent of actual value required and liability insurance covering common areas, required

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Water suppliers, civil immunity provided for water suppliers that comply with or are exempted from Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations, Sec. 22-23-54 added

Sponsor: Rusty Glover

County roads, municipalities, assuming control, co. commission required to approve, Sec. 11-49-81 am'd.

Sponsor: Robert Ward

Insurance Underwriting Association, Board of Directors member selection, newly authorized insurers to become members, Sec. 27-1-24 am'd.

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Lauderdale Co., county commission, sheriff's officers and employees, uniforms and allowance further provided for, Act 791, 1969 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Pettus

Supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Sponsor: David Sessions

Alexander City and Dadeville Kiwanis Club, service to community, commended

Sponsor: Mark Tuggle

Jakins, E.A., Jr., commended

Sponsor: Steve McMillan

Voting, establish universal voting procedure for

Sponsor: Darrio Melton

Teachers' Retirement System, prohibit future employees of the Alabama Education Association from participating in the system, Sec. 16-25-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Ed Henry

Clark, Willie Mingo, death mourned

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Jefferson Co., cities, motor vehicle tags, issuance, issuance fees and commissions, retention by city, Act 2012-196, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Taxation, state tax revenue, distribution, provided further for, Secs. 2-21-24, 2-22-9, 2-23-5, 2-26-15, 8-17-91, 9-13-84, 10A-1-4.31, 22-21-24, 22-21-46, 22-27-17, 22-30B-2.1, 22-40A-15, 27-4-2, 27-4A-3, 28-3-74, 28-3-184, 28-3-200, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-203, 28-3-204, 28-7-16, 32-2-8, 32-6-5, 32-6-6.1, 32-6-49.19, 32-8-6, 33-5-10, 38-4-12, 38-4-12.1, 38-4-13, 40-1-31, 40-8-3, 40-12-246.1, 40-12-318, 40-17-223, 40-17-360, 40-21-51, 40-21-87, 40-21-107, 40-21-123, 40-23-2, 40-23-35, 40-23-50, 40-23-61, 40-23-77, 40-23-85, 40-23-108, 40-23-174, 40-25-23, 40-26-20 am'd.

Sponsor: Will Ainsworth

Public officers, providing of certified copies of public writings, civil penalties imposed for not producing the copies under certain conditions, Sec. 36-12-41 am'd.

Sponsor: Roderick Scott

Senator Jimmy W. Holley Highway, portion of United States Highway 84 in Coffee County, named

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Motsyk, Olexander, Ukraine Ambassador, welcomed to Alabama Legislature

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Charles Little Boulevard, portion of U.S. Highway 43 within the City of Satsuma, named

Sponsor: Rusty Glover

State Personnel Board, tax deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs, county employees authorized to participate, Sec. 36-26-14 am'd.

Sponsor: Phillip Williams

Municipalities, Class 7 or Class 8 with 12,000 or more inhabitants, mayors, vacancies, procedures for filling, Sec. 11-44G-2, Code of Alabama 1975, not to apply, Sec. 11-44G-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Lane Cake, designated as official state dessert

Sponsor: William Beasley

Wilcox Co., lodging tax levied, distrib. to co. gen. fund and Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce

Sponsor: Kelvin Lawrence

Alexander City., corp. limits alt.

Sponsor: Mark Tuggle

Jackson Co., service of process fee, failure to appear warrants, distrib. to sheriff for law enforcement purposes

Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton

Prosthetists and Orthotists, Board of, regulation of practice of prosthetics, orthotics, and pedorthics, exemption of persons employed in certain facilities deleted, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.

Sponsor: William Beasley

Police animals, trained or handled by Class One Railroad Officer or special agent, included in protection laws, Sec. 13A-11-260 am'd.

Sponsor: Clay Scofield

Impeachment of state and local officers and officials, Article 7, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed and reenacted, const. amend.

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Tax Assessors, Tax Collector, Co. Revenue Commissioners, supernumerary status, salary cap, co. commission may remove, Sec. 40-6-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, powers of board, subpoena powers re board hearing and complaints against licensees, Sec. 34-25A-7.1 am'd.

Sponsor: William Beasley

Crime of theft of valor, created, criminal penalties, limitation period tolled, Alabama Stolen Valor Act of 2015, Sec. 13A-8-10.5 added

Sponsor: Steve Clouse

Elections, write-in votes, procedures to count, duties to judge of probate in co. elections, Secretary of State for state election, Secs. 17-6-28, 17-12-1 am'd.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Article X, Homestead exemptions, repealed and readopted as a new Article X to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, const. amend.

Sponsor: Greg Albritton

Randolph Co., sales and use tax for construction of hospital, co. commission auth. to levy, referendum

Sponsor: Bob Fincher

Tallapoosa Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salary

Sponsor: Mark Tuggle

Jackson Co., firearms, sheriff authorize to sell abandoned or stolen firearms to highest bidder under certain conditions, Sec. 45-36-231.02 am'd.

Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton

Civil actions, frivolous lawsuits, court authorized to order non-monetary sanctions, require 21-day notice to withdraw or modify inappropriate pleadings

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Lambrecht, Joe and Patty, Small Farmers of the Year, commended

Sponsor: Mike Holmes

Local constitutional amendments, adoption procedure by Legislature revised, Legislature to adopt a resolution of local application in order for amendment to be treated as local, local amendment,, Amendments 425 and 555, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison

Sinkfield, Richard H., commended

Sponsor: Berry Forte

Wallen, Ivy, being named to the AHSAA 3A State Girls Basketball All-Tournament Team, commended

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Officer Joseph Jerome Daniels Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 65 North, City of Birmingham, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Officer John Martin Huffman Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 59 North, City of Birmingham, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Lauderdale County High School Lady Tigers Basketball Team, commended

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Officers Owen, Chisholm, III, and Bennett Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 20 West/59 South, City of Birmingham, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Certified public accountants, qualifications revised, education requirements revised, Sec. 34-1-4 am'd.

Sponsor: Johnny Morrow

St. Clair Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, municipalities and co. commission (for unincorporated area of county) authorized to conduct referendums to approve, subject to further regulation by governing body

Sponsor: Jim McClendon

Shelby Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, const. amend.

Sponsor: Mike Hill

Municipal Electric Authority, board of directors, number of members increased, compensation of board members and accounting firm further provided for, Sec. 11-50A-6 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Secondary Metals Recyclers, information retained regarding purchases of metal property to include information for person delivering and person receiving consideration, vehicle and indentifying information, database requirements, Secs. 13A-8-30, 13A-8-31, 13A-8-31.2, am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Hightower

Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, sale authorized, city council to regulate

Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter

Lincoln, police jurisdiction, not to be extended by annexation of noncontiguous property

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Motor vehicles, powersports vehicles, to regulate manufacturer's and dealer's agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Jack Williams

Colleges and universities, clarification of exemption for degree granting entities operating under reciprocity agreements, Secs. 16-5-10, 16-46-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Voter registration list, notice provided to all persons whose names are purged from list, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Roderick Scott

Petroleum products, taxation, collection and distribution by Revenue Department, certain duties transferred from Agriculture and Industries Department, aviation fuel exempt, Secs. 8-17-95, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-98, 8-17-99, 8-17-100, 8-17-101, 8-17-102 added; Sec. 8-17-89 repealed; Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-84, 8-17-87, 8-17-91, 8-17-92, 8-17-93, 40-17-325, 40-17-329, 40-17-340, 40-17-359, 40-17-362 am'd.

Sponsor: Paul Lee

Perry Co., ad valorem tax, county commission authorized to levy additional, distrib. for Perry Co. Hospital Board for ambulance services, referendum

Sponsor: Darrio Melton

Grocers Association, occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary, commended

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Flowers-Martin, Lynn, commended

Sponsor: Mary Moore

Drug therapy management, joint committee of Board of Medical Examiners and Pharmacy Board, estab., adoption of rules by both boards, collaborative agreements between pharmacists and doctors, Secs. 34-23-200 to 34-23-212, inclusive, added

Sponsor: Ronald Johnson

Sande Sanderson Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 65 South, City of Birmingham, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Mary Freeman Smith Memorial Highway, portion of Interstate Highway 20 West/59 South, City of Fairfield, named

Sponsor: Allen Treadaway

Health, contracts for health care services, payment not restricted to credit card only, Transparency in Health Insurer Payment Transactions, Sec. 27-1-17.1 added

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Retirement, Alabama National Guard, members receive $1 a month for each month member serves in National Guard

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Motor vehicles, drivers' licenses and nondriver identification cards, fee increases subject to Administrative Procedure Act, retro effect, credits under certain conditions, Sec. 32-6-6 am'd.

Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw

Heroes for Hire Tax Credit Act of 2012, renamed, Veterans Employment Act, Secs. 40-18-320, 40-18-321, 40-18-322 am'd.

Sponsor: Gerald Dial

Heroes for Hire Tax Credit Act of 2012, renamed, Veterans Employment Act, Secs. 40-18-320, 40-18-321, 40-18-322 am'd.

Sponsor: Dickie Drake

Motor vehicles, powersports vehicles, to regulate manufacturer's and dealer's agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Greg Reed

University of Alabama, Board of Trustees, add members nominated by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville Alumni Association, Section 264 (Sec. 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd.

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

State agencies, persons or entities providing services, rules, specifications, requirements, changes prohibited during project

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Income tax, taxpayer who is part of unitary business, Revenue Commissioner authorized to require additional information in alternative reporting format, Secs. 40-2A-17, 40-18-1, 40-18-39 am'd.

Sponsor: Richard Lindsey

Secondary Metals Recyclers, information retained regarding purchases of metal property to include information for person delivering and person receiving consideration, vehicle and indentifying information, database requirements, Secs. 13A-8-30, 13A-8-31, 13A-8-31.2, am'd.

Sponsor: William Poole

Lyme Disease, physicians authorized to prescribe long-term antibiotic therapy, discipline by the Medical Examiners Board precluded under certain conditions, insurance coverage

Sponsor: Becky Nordgren

Permits issued by state agencies, minimum duration of two years, required

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Tennessee River, gill net fishing in, authorized, Sec. 9-11-88 am'd.

Sponsor: Lynn Greer

Lottery, established, distribution of funds to Lottery Trust Fund for Medicaid Agency, Alabama Lottery Corporation established to implement, certain games operated by Native Americans authorized at locations licensed by pari-mutual racing commissions, under certain conditions, casinos prohibited, Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.

Sponsor: Craig Ford

Defibrillators, training and notification on use of manufacturers of, required to provide in-service training, notice of change of ownership, Sec. 6-5-332.3 am'd.

Sponsor: Tim Melson

Voting rights of convicted felons, restoration of, provided term of imprisonment is completed or on parole or probation, Sec. 15-22-36.1 am'd.

Sponsor: Hank Sanders

State ad valorem tax, additional one mill, proceeds distributed to State General Fund, const. amend.

Sponsor: John Knight

Security for Alabama Funds Enhancement (SAFE) Act, qualified public depository, definition to include a National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, Sec. 41-14A-2 am'd.

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Public Television, 60 years of service, commended

Sponsor: Trip Pittman

Counties and municipal governing bodies, solid waste program, use of funds, procedure for collection, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

Sponsor: Jimmy Holley

Finney, Mary Rachel, commended

Sponsor: Randy Wood

Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Colleges and Universities, ethics training for members of public boards of trustees required, trustees required to file statements of economic interest

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, calculation of benefits, manner of, fees adjusted per recommendation of actuary, Secs. 36-21-68, 36-21-73 am'd.

Sponsor: Connie Rowe

Urging President of the United States to request that a woman be placed on the twenty dollar bill in 2020

Sponsor: Laura Hall

Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer or malt beverages, sale authorized, city council to regulate

Sponsor: Steve Livingston

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, professional firefighters tag, penalties for falsely obtaining, veteran tag for members of Legion of Valor without fee or taxes, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.

Sponsor: Dickie Drake

Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented

Sponsor: Bob Fincher

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Motsyk, Olexander, joint session of Legislature called for honoring

Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner

Youthful offenders, change threshold age, give judge discretion to consider past youthful offender status, to expunge record of, Secs. 15-19-1, 15-19-7 am'd.

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Elections, Legislative office, costs and expenses incurred for filling vacancies, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

St. Clair Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to regulate, const. amend.

Sponsor: Jim McClendon

Lee Co., alcoholic beverages, business relations between suppliers and wholesalers of wine, Lee Co. Wine Franchise Jobs Protection Act

Sponsor: Thomas Whatley

Electric utilities, transmission facilities, existing suppliers authorized to construct add'l facilities connecting with other electric suppliers, appeals of disputes, Energy Security Act of 2015, Sec. 37-4-150 added

Sponsor: Randy Davis

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Scheuermann, Patrick, commended

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Meehan, William A., commended

Sponsor: K.L. Brown

Supernumerary court reporters, death benefits for surviving spouse provided

Sponsor: Terri Collins

Workers' Compensation Law, revision of defintions, Department of Labor approves reimbursements, out of state inquiries, settlements, evidence, advanced payments, maximum comp. limits, burial expenses, physician panels, delete certain verification requirements, stipulations for trials, judge's order within 90 days, mutally agreed contracts, Secs. 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-11.1, 25-5-35, 25-5-56, 25-5-57, 25-5-67, 25-5-68, 25-5-77, 25-5-80, 25-5-81, 25-5-88, 25-5-90, 25-5-110, 25-5-117, 25-5-197, 25-5-293, 25-5-310, 25-5-311, 25-5-312, 25-5-313, 25-5-314, 25-5-316 am'd.

Sponsor: Del Marsh

National Agriculture Day, March 18, 2015, recognized

Sponsor: David Sessions

Morgan Co., Industrial Park and Economic Development Cooperative District, jurisdiction of district extended, Act 2007-339, 2007 Reg. Sess. reenacted and amended by Act 2009-767, am'd.

Sponsor: Arthur Orr

HudsonAlpha Institute on Biotechnology, recognized

Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon

Firefighter Appreciation Day, the Friday of Fire Prevention Week each year, named

Sponsor: Craig Ford