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Track 1,673 bills from the Alabama 2017 legislative session. 500 bills have passed. View Alabama House of Representatives and Senate legislation, sponsors, and voting records.
Bills (1673)
Accountability Act of 2013, cap on income tax credits increased, credit against utility gross receipts tax liability for donations to scholarship granting organizations created, audits of scholarship granting entities required, Secs. 16-6D-3, 16-6D-4, 16-6D-6, 16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Brewton, Development Authority, provisions limiting operations to central business district and industrial park removed, Secs. 45-27A-31, 45-27A-31.01, 45-27A-31.08 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
24th Judicial Circuit, Fayette, Lamar, Pickens Counties, presiding circuit judges expense allowance repealed, payment from district attorney fund to Judicial Administration Fund, authorized, Sec. 45-29-80.01 repealed
Sponsor: Kyle South
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Space, Alabama Space Authority, created within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, membership and powers
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Coosa Co., Forever Wild Land, payment from Ala. Trust Fund for lost ad valorem tax revenue, const. amend.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Jefferson Co., cemetery board established, terms defined, members and duties, provided for, funding provided
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Competitive bid law for state and local agencies, purchase of electronic data bases of manuscripts, books, maps, pamphlets, or periodicals, exempt from, Sec. 41-16-51 am'd.
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Baldwin Co., board of registrars, co. salary supp, Sec. 45-2-110 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Lamar Co., court costs, to support canine unit in sheriffs office, Amendment 710 (Section 1, Local Amendments, Lamar County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Baldwin Co., sales tax, distribution of proceeds, Secs. 45-2-244.071, 45-2-244.073, 45-2-244.075, 45-2-244.076, 45-2-244.077 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
City of Foley corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Baldwin Co., Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund, court costs collected for operation, further authorized, Sec. 45-2-80.87 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Schedule I controlled substances, Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogues included, criminal penalties for trafficking, Secs. 13A-12-211, 13A-12-231, 20-2-23 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Travel expenses, state officers and employees, actual expenses for travel within state, to include state organizations where state or individual is a dues-paying member, Sec. 36-7-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge for Medicaid extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Clouse
Sex offenders, notification, registration, requirements to establish residence, crimes of sexting, sexual extortion, assault with bodily fluids, directing a child to engage in sex act, and distribution of a private image created, Secs. 13A-6-122, 15-20A-4, 15-20A-5, 15-20A-7, 15-20A-8, 15-20A-10 to 15-20A-16, inclusive, 15-20A-18, 15-20A-21, 15-20A-23 to 15-20A-28, inclusive, 15-20A-31, 15-20A-32, 15-20A-34, 15-20A-37, 15-20A-42, 15-20A-43 am'd.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
School safety, Education Dept. required to develop and implement electronic notification system for input of emergency information
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Determination of local application of SB62, SB409, HB320, HB435, HB500, and HB592
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Counties and municipalities, competitive bids, heavy equipment or vehicle, add exception for repair by dealer or authorized service center, Sec. 41-16-52 am'd.
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Counties and municipalities, collection of local taxes by Revenue Dept., interest rate by general law, delivery licenses, exemption of small deliveries, provision for increases deleted, issuance fee, Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-194, 11-51-208, 40-23-241 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Hospitals, private hospital assessment for Medicaid extended, including intergovernmental transfers, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-75, 40-26B-76, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Clouse
Irrigation projects, income tax credit, add'l credit authorized with cap, expiration, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Task Force on 21st Century Firearm Laws, established
Sponsor: Allen Farley
Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2015 First Special Session, 2015 Second Special Session, 2016 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Dogs, service dogs, harassment or injuring prohibited, penalties, definition to include therapy dogs, Act 2016-132, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd, Sec. 13A-11-231 am'd.
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Russell Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Shroud Award, 2017 recipient designated
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Education Trust Fund, approp. for fiscal year 2017, supp. approp. for Veterans' Affairs Dept., Historical Comm. approp., use of portion for grant to Bicentennial Commission, approp. to Archives and History Dept., Historical Commission, Public Television Commission, and Council on Arts, reapprop. for bicentennial purposes, Act 2016-199, 2016 Reg Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Income tax, optional increased standard deduction for qualifying taxpayers, established, Sec. 40-18-15.7 added
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Physician agreements, not subject to regulation as insurance, license to sell or market not required, requirements for agreement established, discontinuance of services under the agreement, Ala. Physicians Direct Pay Act
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Southern Research Institute, exempt from state, county, and municipal, sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Alcoholic beverages, brewpubs and manufacturers not required to maintain certain demographic information for certain sales, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Medicaid, liens and claims against recipient and recipient's estate authorized
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Taxation, check-off contribution to State Park Division of the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Dept. of Mental Health or the Alabama Medicaid Agency, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used for workforce training and economic development programs at Univ. of North Alabama, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Montgomery Co., rental tax, co. commission authorized to levy and collect, exemptions, administration and enforcement of rental tax
Sponsor: John Knight
Clayton, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions
Sponsor: William Beasley
Motor vehicles, abandoned, contests, notice of appeal required to be filed in circuit court in county where sale is scheduled, Tax Tribunal, not subject to declaratory judgment, declaratory ruling, or contested case provisions of Admin. Procedure Act, Sec. 40-2B-1.1 added; Sec. 32-13-4 am'd.
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Donaldson, Cora Ida Amesbury, death mourned
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Community development districts, add'l type of district authorized, on lake originating from river in federal wilderness area, alcoholic beverages, add'l types of districts authorized in wet county for Sunday sales, resort property meeting certain criteria, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Prisons and prisoners, Pardons and Paroles Bd., medical parole docket, eligibility for certain prisoners suffering from chronic life-threatening illnesses, Corrections Dept. to provide list for consideration
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Russell Co., lodging tax, distribution to county commission for promotion of tourism, Act 89-267, 1989 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Midwifery Board, established to license and regulate the practice of midwifery, penalty for unlawful practice, Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-19-3, 34-19-11 to 34-19-20, inclusive, 34-43-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Law enforcement, allegations of excessive force, Ala. Criminal Justice Information System to collect data on, reports to legislative committees
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Phenix City, alcoholic beverages, sale in entertainment districts, city council authorized to establish under certain conditions
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Gulf Shores, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Memorial Preservation Act, monuments 40 years and older on public property prohibited from relocation or removal, monuments 20 to 40 years old required to get permission of Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, members, waivers, fines, exemptions
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Escambia Co., extradition, tribal fugitive, 21st Jud. Cir. district attorney authorized to extradite to Poarch Band of Creek Indians under certain conditions, procedures, extradition proceedings, confinement in county jail authorized
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Lamar Co., sales and use tax, levy by co. commission, collection and enforcement, distrib. to county general fund, const. amend.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Child care facilities, church based, licensing required, Secs. 13A-6-29, 38-7-2, 38-7-3, 38-13-2, 38-13-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Mike Ball
Colbert Co., revenue commissioner, expense allowance and salary, retroactive
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Checks, deferred presentment, regulation by Banking Dept., renewals, repayment plans further authorized, licensees to notify customer of installment loans, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Danny Garrett
Phenix City, board of education, election of members, qualifications, terms, compensation, filling vacancies, referendum, Act 929, 1971 Reg. Sess. repealed
Sponsor: George Bandy
Senate, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Mobile Co., co. commission authorize to exempt intermittent food service establishment from regulation by co. health dept. in association with regional celebration or tradition
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Tallapoosa Co., constable office, abolished
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Sesquicentennial of voting and office holding by African American in Alabama, recognized
Sponsor: John Knight
Cherokee Co., lodging tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. of proceeds
Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
City of Athens, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Danny Crawford
Winston Co., coroner, salary increase, referendum
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Macon County, elected county officials, expense allowance for certain officials
Sponsor: William Beasley
Cherokee Co., court costs, increased for law library, operation of law library, duties to district court judge, Sec. 45-10-81 am'd.
Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Escambia Co., extradition, tribal fugitive, 21st Jud. Cir. district attorney authorized to extradite to Poarch Band of Creek Indians under certain conditions, procedures, extradition proceedings, confinement in county jail authorized
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Walker Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used for workforce training and economic development programs at Univ. of North Alabama, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Marshall Co., wastewater systems, privately owned, subject to oversight by Public Service Commission
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Walker Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Veterans, awarded the Silver Star or Bronze Star, distinctive license plates, requirement for proof on form DD214 deleted, Sec. 32-6-250.1 added; Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Banking, savings promotion contests authorized, not gambling or lottery pursuant to Section 65 of Constitution
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Palliative and end of life individual health plans, authorized to provide health care and other directives to health care providers, schools, etc. for terminally ill minors, Alex Hoover Act, Secs. 22-8A-15 to 22-8A-18, inclusive, added; Secs. 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
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: George Bandy
Historic buildings, income tax credit authorized for rehabilitation of qualified structures, standards by Historical Commission, rules, approval by Historic Tax Credit Evaluating Committee estab., limitations, expiration
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, counties and muns. were authorized, authorized to sell after 10 am where authorized by co. commission or city council, referendum under certain conditions
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Courts, therapy dogs authorized in courtroom under certain conditions, judge authorized to use discretionary funds for
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Fossil-energy technologies, Congress and the President of the United States urged to support the development of
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Local Government Training Institute, bd. of director, two add'l members appointed by Assoc. of Co. Commissions, quorum, expanded to include certification of co. employees and programs, Sec. 11-3-45 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Butler Co., co. commission, staggered terms, Act 2003-467, 2003 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-7-70 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Brackett, Hilda Griffin, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Criminal procedure, appeals of capital murder cases when defendant sentenced to death, appeal time reduced, post conviction remedies pursued with direct appeal, Fair Justice Act
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury, driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, Department of Transportation employees authorized to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
County 17 Fire and Rescue, heroic efforts, commended
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Brown, Richmond Pearson, death mourned
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
National Guard members and veterans, qualifications and rates for tuition reimbursement revised, Secs. 31-6-4, 31-6-5, 31-6-6, 31-6-9, 31-6-11, 31-6-15, 31-10-2, 31-10-3, 31-10-4, 31-10-21, 31-10-22 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
St. Florian, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Lexington, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Water, sewer, and fire protection authorities, addition of territory in adjoining co., addition of member to board of directors may be waived by co. commission, Sec. 11-88-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Real Estate Commission, rule making authority clarified regarding federal antitrust laws, Sec. 34-27-8.1added
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Expungement of criminal records, expanded to include felonies, Sec. 15-27-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Corrections Dept., Dept. of Finance, purchasing division, to provide exemptions from purchasing requirements, Sec. 14-7-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Elections, primary runoff elections, voter prohibited from switching parties between primary elections
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Schools, public K-12 teachers and employees, charged with certain sexual crimes against students, paid administrative leave and discipline of school employees charged removed, Sec. 13A-6-83 repealed
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Dogs, used for agricultural work, exempt from local leash laws, exception
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Cultural property, museums and other institutions authorized to claim certain abandoned property under certain conditions, procedures, notice, exceptions
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Higdon, Tommy Edward, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Boats and vessels, registration by Law Enforcement Agency, number sticker authorized, distinctive registration decals supporting organizations authorized, fees, distrib. of part of fees to State Parks, Sec. 33-5-11am'd.
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Funeral Services, Board of, membership of board revised, provide further for definitions, require further for the licensing and regulation of crematories and cremationists, and other technical nonsubstantive changes, Secs. 34-13-56.1, 34-13-117, 34-13-120.1, 34-13-123 added; Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-3, 34-13-8, 34-13-10, 34-13-11, 34-13-20, 34-13-21, 34-13-23, 34-13-25, 34-13-26, 34-13-29, 34-13-31, 34-13-51 to 34-13-57, inclusive, 34-13-70, 34-13-71, 34-13-74, 34-13-91, 34-13-110 to 34-13-113, inclusive, 34-13-115, 34-13-116, 34-13-120, 34-13-121, 34-13-130 to 34-13-132, inclusive, 34-13-134 am'd.
Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Voter registration, convicted felons, moral turpitude defined for purposes of crimes which disqualify persons from voting, Felony Voter Disqualification Act, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-4-3, 17-4-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Parrish, Stanley Clayton, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Republic of China (Taiwan), relation with the United States, commended and supported
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Health benefit plans, autism, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Voter Registration lists, process to update current address information revised based on information supplied by United States Postal Service, Sec. 17-4-30 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Competitive bids on public contracts by state agencies and institutions, preference for vendors owned by veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, joint purchasing agreements further provided for, cities and counties authorized to use fleet fuel cards, Secs. 41-16-20, 41-16-21.1, 41-16-27, 41-4-110 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Education, time increased for public K-12 teachers to give notice of terminating employment from 5 to 30 days, requirement for postsecondary education employees deleted, Sec. 16-24C-11 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Anderson, Kofee, commended
Sponsor: Alvin Holmes
Sales and use tax, photographs and commissioned portraits, exempt as a service, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Ragland, Elizabeth Sloan, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Mountain Brook High School Girl's Track and Field Team, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Geneva Co., judge of probate, election or appointment, person not over the age of 75 authorized, const. amend.
Sponsor: Harri Smith
Montgomery Co., civil service of process fee, collection by sheriff clarified, Act 2015-264, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Taxation, certain public water, sewer, gas electric, and fire protection authorities, boards, and systems eligible as government entities for state and local sales and use tax exemptions, Sec. 40-9-14.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Danny Crawford
Workers' compensation, law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical personnel, killed in line of duty, surviving spouse to keep benefits after remarriage, Secs. 25-5-60, 25-5-66, 25-5-68, 25-5-69 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Fantasy contests, regulation of, consumer protection measures by operators required, audits, civil penalties, Fantasy Contests Act, established
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Schools, nutrition, federal funds, use for farm to school program for farm products, competitive bid exception based on federal small purchase threshold, Secs. 16-1-46, 16-13B-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Property, Uniform Condo Act, rights to developers and owners, specified, procedures for creation and management, Secs. 35-8A-102, 35-8A-103, 35-8A-105, 35-8A-106, 35-8A-107, 35-8A-201, 35-8A-205, 35-8A-208, 35-8A-209, 35-8A-210, 35-8A-211, 35-8A-214, 35-8A-215, 35-8A-218, 35-8A-220, 35-8A-302, 35-8A-303, 35-8A-304, 35-8A-305, 35-8A-307, 35-8A-310, 35-8A-311, 35-8A-312, 35-8A-313, 35-8A-314, 35-8A-315, 35-8A-316, 35-8A-317, 35-8A-318, 35-8A-401, 35-8A-402, 35-8A-403, 35-8A-404, 35-8A-406, 35-8A-407, 35-8A-408, 35-8A-409, 35-8A-411, 35-8A-412, 35-8A-413, 35-8A-415, 35-8A-417 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Cooperatives, formation of registration as nonprofit corp. required, governing documents, assessments, liens, homestead exemption, Cooperative Housing Corporation Act of 2016, Secs. 35-8C-1 to 35-8C-11, inclusive, 40-9-19.2 added
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Home Builders Licensure Board, authorized to collect hearing costs, increase fines for violations, and revoke certain licenses, Secs. 34-14A-1 to 34-14A-8, inclusive, 34-14A-14, 34-14A-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Hunting and fishing licenses, nonresidents enrolled in college or university, authorized to purchase resident licenses except for lifetime licenses, Sec. 9-11-73 added
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Gas, natural gas, conversion of motor vehicles for operating on compressed natural or liquefied gas, extended weight allowances, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Judge of probate, counties where judge is an attorney, probate court to have same contempt powers as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Alabama Network of Statewide Workforce and Education, related statistics, answers, data system established and operated, maintained by Office of Edu. and Workforce Statistics in Dept. of Labor, to provide education and workforce training for Alabama residents, confidentiality protected, advisory board created
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment, receiving allowance on Nov. 30, 2017.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Dependent children, Human Resources Dept required to make efforts to place infant of a dependent minor mother with the minor mother in foster care, Sec. 12-15-314 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Driver's licenses issued to persons under age 18, restrictions, penalties for violations of Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Deputy Hart Act, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Holmes
Transportation Network Companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
County jails, prisoners, commitments, sheriff report to clerk and presiding judge with certain time frame, include date and time of commitment, Sec. 14-6-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Driving under the influence, suspension of driver's licenses by Ala. St. Law Enforcement Agency, first time offenders, stay of suspension with use of ignition interlock devices, Sec. 32-5A-304 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Municipalities, local school boards, bond financing agreements, to complete a bond financing review form, acknowledgment of certain factors, form submitted to Examiners of Public Accounts Department
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Motor vehicles, seat belt use required for each occupant while vehicle is in motion, Secs. 32-5B-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Holmes
Driving under the influence, Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, make fine imposed for DUI violation mandatory, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Community development districts, alcoholic beverages authorized, add'l types of districts authorized in wet county for Sunday sales, resort property meeting certain criteria, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented
Sponsor: Harri Smith
Tax credits, exemptions, deductions, enacted in 2019 Reg. Sess., or thereafter, expiration within five years from effective date, const. amend.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
State employees, lump sum merit reward payments for full-time employees at top of pay ranges authorized, Sec. 36-26-48 added
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Randolph High School Boys Soccer Team, commended
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Local Government Insurance Program, Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound authorized to participate, Sec. 11-91A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Alzheimer's awareness training, the importance of, recognized
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Corrections Dept., correctional officer retention, pilot program for bonuses, expiration
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Anderson, Morris, distinguished service, recognized
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Chilton Co., sheriff, compensation further provided, qualifications, Sec. 45-11-230 am'd.
Sponsor: James Martin
Camden, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives continued, cap on outstanding incentives, revised, certain percentage of full-time employees required, Secs. 40-18-370, 40-18-382, 40-18-383 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Amateur Radio Week, June 19-25, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Wright's Market, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Court costs, docket fee, waiver for substantial hardship, verified statement required, time period to pay up denial of hardship petition, Sec. 12-19-70 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Checks, deferred presentment, regulation by Banking Dept., renewals, repayment plans further authorized, licensees to notify customer of installment loans, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Law enforcement officers, unlawful to pull or draw a firearm or other deadly weapon upon, criminal penalties, Secs. 13A-6-21, 13A-6-23 am'd.
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Sales and use tax, fruit or agricultural products, exemption to include sale of products by a person or corporation that either planted or cultivated and harvested, exemption for sale of pine straw, Sec. 40-23-4 am'd.
Sponsor: David Sessions
Municipalities, municipal governing body, salary, expense increases, introduced at least 30 day before adoption
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Eufaula, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: William Beasley
State Employees' Insurance Board, Legislature, and Lt. Governor, 36-month limitation deleted, coverage upon expiration of office, extended if served certain period of time and person pays premiums, provisions prohibiting coverage of preexisting conditions deleted, Sec. 36-29-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Sales and use tax, fruit or agricultural products, exemption to include sale of products by a person or corporation that planted, cultivated, or harvested the product, Sec. 40-23-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Custodial sexual misconduct, crimes further defined, community corrections program, alcohol or drug abuse court referral and treatment program included, Secs. 14-11-30, 14-11-31 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Probate judge, appointment of special judge by Chief Justice upon suspension, removal, or disqualification of sitting judge, Sec. 12-13-37 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Tuscumbia, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Lauderdale Co., gasoline and motor fuel tax, distrib. to Shoals Economic Development Authority, Sec. 45-39-92.53 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Municipalities, gas or diesel tax or business license tax on gas or diesel fuels, use restricted to construction and maintenance
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Sheffield, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives continued, cap on outstanding incentives, eliminated, Secs. 40-18-370, 40-18-382, 40-18-383 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Residential property, foreclosure, right-of-redemption, time period to redeem further provided for, notice requirement actions, affirmative defense, provided for, time frame for notice requirement actions, further provided for, Sec. 6-5-248 am'd.
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Education, local boards of education, annual financial audits may be performed by Examiners of Public Accounts or by certified public accounting firm, Sec. 16-13A-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Schools, allow school district to educate students about traditional winter celebrations and offer traditional greetings
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Littleville, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Consumer credit transactions, creditors, provision of credit life, disability or involuntary unemployment as joint coverage, Sec. 5-19-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Abortion, minors, parental consent, judicial waiver from, applicability to non resident, Sec. 26-21-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Hospitals, mailing of directory listing by Public Health Dept., eliminated, Sec. 22-21-33 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
State departments or agencies, state employees and contractors with access to federal tax information, current and applicants, subject to state and national criminal history records checks, fingerprints required, request to be made to ALEA, fees, reports of results returned to departments or agencies, confidential and excluded from public record public disclosure requirements
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Sex education, curriculum contents revised, Sec. 16-40A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Patricia Todd
Parental rights, termination, conviction of father for 1st degree rape of mother resulting in conception, Sec. 12-15-319 am'd.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Recall of elected state officers, const. amend.
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Motor vehicles, Anti-Road Rage Act, established, right side driving required, exceptions, Sec. 32-5A-80 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Elections, independent candidates, number of signatures on petition to qualify for ballot access lowered for special elections, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Employees' Retirement System, purchase of prior service credit, requirements revised, Sec. 36-27-51.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Public examiners, provisions governing operation of substantially revised, Chapter 5 of Title 41 repealed, Chapter 5A of Title 41 added
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Gasoline and motor fuel tax, county commission authorized to levy up to five cents, referendum, distributed on transportation projects
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Lowndes Co., county board of education, members, compensation
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Motor vehicle, distinctive license plates, professional firefighters, add'l fee, distribution to Ala. Firefighter Annuity and Benefit Fund, Sec. 32-6-280 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Lauderdale County, T.V.A. distributions in lieu of tax payments, distrib. of portion to agricultural authority, Sec. 45-39-246 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017, appropriations to the Alabama Forestry Commission, Forensic Sciences Dept., Insurance Dept., and Board of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Sponsor: Kyle South
Muscle Shoals, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: Marcel Black
University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees revised to replace State Superintendent of Ed with at-large member, congressional districts amended to reflect current districts, Sec. 16-51-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Springville, corp. limits, alt.
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Contract Review Committee, 45-day period of review, clarifies that the 45-day period does not begin until all required information is presented to the committee, additional request for information extends review period, Sec. 29-2-41 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Capital offenses, mandatory death penalty sentence to any defendant found guilty of murdering an active duty law enforcement officer, Sec. 13A-5-43 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Lauderdale Co., Community Development Fund, created, proceeds from fund expended equally between commission and authority, after creation of an agriculture authority, Sec. 45-39-90 am'd.
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Hunting, authorize the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait, Secs. 9-11-244, 9-11-245 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect, firefighters required to report, Sec. 26-14-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Competitive Bid law, purchase and installation of heating and air conditioning units for local boards of education, exempted when bid pursuant to purchasing cooperative and process approved by Dept. of Examiners of Public Accounts, Secs. 39-1-5, 39-2-2 am'd.
Sponsor: David Standridge
Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added
Sponsor: David Sessions
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used to build a Workforce Training and Development Center, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Florence, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales for off-premises consumption, authorized, Sec. 45-39A-10 am'd.
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Child custody, parenting plan required in all cases, court established plan in certain cases, remedies for violations of plan, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153 am'd.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Transportation Infrastructure Bank, funding to capitalize and pledge toward bonds, add road and bridge funds authorized to be pledged, operation of bank further provided for, Secs. 23-7-2, 23-7-29, 23-7-30, 23-7-31 added; Secs. 23-7-6, 23-7-7, 23-7-9, 23-7-15, 23-7-17, 23-7-18, 23-7-19, 23-7-20, 23-7-21am'd.
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Competitive bidding, required for Dept. of Transportation road projects in excess of $250,000, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Occupancy tax, transient defined, leases expressly exempt from tax, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Education, civics test, requirement for graduation from high school
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Genital mutilation, making act on female under 19 years of age a Class B felony
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Tallapoosa Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education
Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Fultondale,municipal judges and magistrates for municipal courts, authorized to issue warrant recall fee for failure to appear for municipal ordinance or traffic violation, distrib. to municipal corrections fund
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Telemarketing, exemption for newspapers and magazines, further provided for, Sec. 8-19A-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Slade Blackwell
Fraudulent claims, treble damages for persons filing false claims, civil penalties, Attorney General required to investigate and initiate civil actions, retaliatory action by employers prohibited, limitation of actions, Medicaid False Claims Act
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Child custody, parenting plan required in all cases, court established plan in certain cases, remedies for violations of plan, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153 am'd.
Sponsor: Larry Stutts
Transportation Commission, established, members, duties, compensation, appointment of Transportation Department director, department not subject to Budget Management Act, Secs. 23-1-21, 23-1-21.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Alabama Network of Statewide Workforce and Education, related statistics, answers, data system established and operated, maintained by Office of Edu. and Workforce Statistics in Dept. of Labor, to provide education and workforce training for Alabama residents, confidentiality protected, advisory board created
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Schedule I controlled substances, Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogues included, criminal penalties for trafficking, Secs. 13A-12-211, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-231, 20-2-23 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Motor vehicles, license plates, validation decals to include year and month, electronic format for receipts, dealers, issuance of temporary plates, renewals not required to verify vehicle identification number, Secs. 32-6-63, 32-6-65, 32-6-211, 32-7A-17, 40-12-253, 40-12-258, 40-12-260 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Surface mining, reclamation permit, fee, payable over life of mine, Sec. 9-16-83 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Water districts, tax exemption further provided for, Sec. 11-89-16 am'd.
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Condemnation actions, statute of limitations, Sec. 6-2-38 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Municipalities, motor vehicles, automated photographic parking enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Motor vehicles, require liability insurance for non-resident motorist, Secs. 32-7A-4, 32-7A-5, 32-7A-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles, registration authorized on voluntary basis with ALEA, fees, deposit in off-road vehicle account
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Children, animals, person who rescues from vehicle, immunity from liability under certain circumstances
Sponsor: Christopher England
Pharmacy, State Board of, practice of pharmacy further regulated, inspectors renamed investigators, maximum fees increased, frequency of drug supply chain registration increased, further regulation of entities within drug supply chain provided, resale of compound drug products prohibited, pharmacy technicians, licensure and regulation, Sec. 34-23-32.2 added; Secs. 34-23-152 to 34-23-157, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 20-2-9, 20-2-190, 34-23-1, 34-23-3, 34-23-9, 34-23-30, 34-23-32, 34-23-32.1, 34-23-33, 34-23-70, 34-23-92, 34-23-131, 34-23-159, 34-23-160, 34-23-162 am'd
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Nursing, Board of, investigators granted power of peace officers, and authorized to enforce controlled substance laws, Secs. 20-2-90, 34-21-2 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Driver's licenses and similar cards, applicant for new or renewal, inclusion of emergency contact information in records of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Baldwin Co., sheriff, add'l expense allowance and salary
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Motor vehicles; Traffic-control signals; to provide procedures to be used when a traffic-control signal is out of operation or not functioning properly, Sec. 32-5A-32 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Eminent domain proceedings, costs, condemnation proceedings filed by Dept. of Transportation, the department pays condemnee's reasonable attorney fees, appraisal and engineering costs if final award is 20 percent or higher than department's offer, Sec. 18-1A-293 am'd.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Voter Registration lists, process to update current address information revised based on information supplied by United States Postal Service, Sec. 17-4-30 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Municipal courts, municipal judges, to require defendants to be released as an unsecured appearance bond or on personal recognizance, with exceptions, Sec. 12-14-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Voter identification, exemption for religious objection, created, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Taxation, sales and use tax exemptions, exempt proceeds from sale of gold, silver, and platinum bullion and coins, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Forever Wild Land Trust, ad valorem tax revenue lost on property acquired, reimbursement payments from trust to all entities previously receiving tax revenue, const. amend.
Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Protective arrangement, disabled persons and minors, transfer of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Childersburg, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, referendum
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Petroleum products, inspection fees, bonded distributor replaced by an inspection fee permit holder, bonding requirement deleted, Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-87, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-99, 8-17-101 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Drug tests; falsification of; crime established; sale of synthestic urine. Crime established with exception
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Trussville, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Danny Garrett
Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System
Sponsor: William Poole
Competitive bids on public improvement projects, bid guarantee, amount increased for Transportation Dept. only, technical correction to prior amendment by Act 2016-260, retroactive, Sec. 39-2-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Child support, domestic relations cases, apointment of court referee by circuit court, Sec. 12-17-330 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Criminal sex offenders over age 21, sex offenses against child 12 years of age or younger, surgical castration required prior to release from custody of Corrections Department
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Schools, public K-12 teachers and employees, charged with certain sexual crimes against students, paid administrative leave and discipline of school employees charged removed, Sec. 13A-6-83 repealed
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Sports shooting ranges, clarifying immunity from civil liability and criminal prosecution when operating or using sports shooting ranges, compliance with lead control laws and regulations as a prerequisite for extending immunity, Sec. 6-5-341 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
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
Motor fuel taxes, levied by local governments, single point of filing and payment, electronic program Revenue Dept., to provide, Local Motor Fuel Advisory Committee
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Ball
Oil and gas, drilling and production units, pooling of interests, deduction from proceeds due nonconsenting owners, fee of owners who did not receive actual notice, charging against other nonconsenting owners, Sec. 9-17-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Employees' Retirement System, certain law enforcement officers of ALEA reclassified as Tier II state policeman, Sec. 41-27-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Military, military support, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission created
Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Health care providers, authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added
Sponsor: David Sessions
Sex offenders, obscene materials containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years, disseminating, publicly displaying, possessing, or possessing with intent to disseminate, term further defined, crime of possession, penalties, Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act on 1st or 2nd offense, Secs.13A-12-190, 13A-12-192 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Criminal procedure, murder of firefighter or first responder in the line of duty makes a capital offense, Sec. 13A-5-40 am'd.
Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Death Certificates, require funeral directors or other persons authorized by law to file death certificates, to report the death of any citizen over the age of 18 years to the board of registrars of the county in which he or she resides, Secs. 17-4-4, 22-9A-14 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Food service, prohibiting Public Health Dept. from regulating intermittent food service establishments
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels, const. amend.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Nursing, Board of, anti-competitive rule making, immunity provided, Sec. 34-21-2.1 added
Sponsor: April Weaver
Education, Early Childhood Education, secretary, provide qualifications for, Sec. 26-24-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Coal, severance tax, add'l, distrib for operation of Surface Mining Commission, termination of tax
Sponsor: Kyle South
Gasoline and diesel fuel, add'l tax, Ala. Road and Bridge Rehabilitation and Improvement Authority established to finance road and bridge rehabilitation and improvements, issuance of $2.4 billion in bonds, proceed of taxes pledged for debt, ATRIP-II Projects Special Fund established, Sec. 40-17-325 am'd.
Sponsor: William Poole
Injection-Associated infectious disease elimination, pilot programs by Dept. of Public Health and local health authorities authorized, limited criminal immunity granted
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Russell Co., sheriff, annual salary
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Agricultural equipment and machinery, sales and use tax exempt, Sec. 40-23-38, 40-23-64 repealed; Sec. 40-23-37, 40-23-63 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act, state prohibited from discriminating against child care service providers based on religious beliefs, civil remedies
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Indigent defense, juvenile court, guardian ad litems, maximum atty fee for services raised, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Employees' Retirement System, certain law enforcement officers of ALEA reclassified as Tier II state policeman, Sec. 41-27-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Motor vehicles, Alabama Move Over Act, require vehicles to move over when approaching a parked Department of Transportation vehicle, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Nursing, Board of, loan repayment program for advanced-practice nurses, loan program authorized for certain currently certified nurses, Sec. 34-21-96 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Workers' compensation, exemptions, persons exempted, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.
Sponsor: Danny Garrett
Public K-12 education, absence for student playing Taps at funeral of veteran is excused, Sec. 16-28-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Agriculture authority, counties authorized to establish, duties and powers, provided of authority
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Municipalities, Class 1 and Class 2, operating under a countywide civil service system, optional program for hiring and pay of public safety employees
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Municipality, business license tax, home health agency and hospice, tax due only where headquarters or branch office is located, tax not to be levied only because of delivery of service by employees, Sec 11-51-90.4 added
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Youth residential facilities that house children for a period of over 24 hours, inlcuding private religious or faith-based organizations, regulation and licensing by Human Resources Dept.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Class 3 municipality, city council, police misconduct, investigation procedures for police shooting
Sponsor: John Knight
Corrections Dept., Dept. of Finance, purchasing division, to provide exemptions from purchasing requirements, Sec. 14-7-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Ethics law, municipalities auth. to rehire retired law enforcement officers and firefighters if auth. by local law, notice to Ethics Commission, Sec. 36-25-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Prison reform, periods of confinement for parole and probation violations clarified, mandatory release dates required, identification of alternative community corrections programs clarified, services for veterans, legislative committee reporting requirement extended, Secs. 12-25-32, 12-25-36, 13A-4-1, 13A-4-2, 13A-4-3, 13A-5-6, 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-10.25, 13A-8-18.1, 15-18-8, 15-18-172, 15-22-24, 15-22-26.2, 15-22-29, 15-22-29.1, 15-22-32, 15-22-52, 15-22-54, 29-2-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Marine Police Division, transfer from ALEA to Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., Sec. 41-27-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Information technology, Information Services Division and State Business Systems Division, transfer from Dept. of Finance to the Office of Information Technology, Secs. 41-28-1, 41-28-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Medicaid Agency, eligibility verification mechanisms required, identity verification, use of third-party vendors auth., reporting of fraud
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Ad valorem taxes, homestead exemption for retired due to disability, Secs. 40-9-19, 40-9-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
City Boards of Education, costs of administrative office from local funds only, Sec. 16-11-28 added
Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Schools, military recruiters and Dept. of Homeland Security recruiters, access to public schools, Sec. 16-1-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Elections, Election Emergency Act, establish, suspension or delay election in emergency, authorized, Secs. 17-9-70 to 17-9-72, inclusive, added
Sponsor: David Standridge
Alcoholic beverages, retail licensees, making of infusions using distilled spirits authorized, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added; Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Conservation and Natural Resources Department, commercial fishing, net and seine permits, renewal without regard to certain income requirements for license year 2016, Sec. 9-12-113 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Driver's licenses, suspension of, time frame for specified, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Driving Under the Influence, ignition interlock requirements, time requirements and period of probation subject to Section 32-5A-191, CA 1975, Sec. 15-22-54 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Animals, cruelty to dogs and cats, shelter defined, Sec. 13A-11-240 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Elections, Election Emergency Act, establish, suspension or delay election in emergency, authorized, Secs. 17-9-70 to 17-9-72, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Motor vehicles, aircraft and vessels, false or secret compartments to unlawfully store firearms or controlled substances prohibited, criminal penalties, forfeiture
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Criminal procedure, new classes of capital offense, reduce appeal time, Fair Justice Act
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Legislature or local governing body, prohibited from naming road, building, or project after a person serving as an elected official
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Administrative Director of Courts, appointed by Supreme Court, 12-year term established, hiring duties established, Secs. 12-2-7.1, 12-5-9.1 added; Secs. 12-2-30, 12-5-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Grandparent visitation, action in circuit court, assignment to domestic relation division or judge, Sec. 30-3-4.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Electronic Security Board of Licensure, licensure of alarm installers, locksmiths, and similar electronic security systems, definition, penalties, operation and meetings of the board, Secs. 34-1A-1 to 34-1A-7, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Toll roads and bridges, electronic assessment and collection of tolls, assessment to account holder or by photo-monitoring, administrative fees for nonpayment, judgements, suspension of driver's licenses and registration, Secs 23-2-165 to 23-2-175, inclusive, added; Sec. 23-2-163 repealed
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Class 8 municipalities, elected officials, authorized to designate another person to serve on certain agencies, bds, commissions, and other entities, withdrawal authorized
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Domestic violence, increased incarceration periods and enhanced penalties for convictions of first, second, or third degree domestic violence if committed in the presence of a minor, capital offense expanded to include murder of a parent or guardian in the presence of a child, Hollie's Law, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Landlord and Tenant Act, evictions, civil action for possession, hearing date required to be set within certain time, Sec. 35-9A-461 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Transportation Dept., uncontested claims against dept., procedures for payment outside of Board of Adjustment, Sec. 23-1-40 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Attorneys, indigent defense fees, waiver of maximum allowed fee by trial court or Director in Indigent Defense Services, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Tax Tribunal, exempt from parts of Ala. Admin. Procedure Act re declaratory judgments or rulings, contested cases, Sec. 40-2B-1 am'd.
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Debt, open-end credit accounts including credit card debt, statute of limitations at six years, Sec. 6-2-34 am'd.
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Military, military installations, Military Stability Fund established, funds to be expended upon submission and acceptance of necessary project plans to retain or expand military bases, matching of local funds required, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to award funds
Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Small loans under Ala. Small Loan Act, minimum and maximum amount of loans increased and corresponding interest rates, max term of loans, Secs. 5-18-4, 5-18-10, 5-18-13, 5-18-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Money transmission services, regulation and licensing by Securities Commission, approval of authorized delegates, fees, exemptions, duties, penalties, Sec. 8-7-1 repealed; Secs. 8-7A-1 to 8-7A-27, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Coastal areas, shoreline restoration, living shoreline techniques, use of sand and sediment by riparian property owners without fee or charge by Conservation and Natural Resources Dept. and Environmental Management Dept.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Capital crimes, aggravating circumstances if victim of a capital offense was a law enforcement or correctional officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician, Sec. 13A-6-22.2 added
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Schools, influenza vaccine, local boards of education to provide information, Education Dept. to make information available, Sec. 16-1-49 added
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Railroad crossing, requirement to stop, approach of other on-track equipment covered, Secs. 32-5A-150, 32-5A-151, 32-5A-152 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Grandparent visitation, action in circuit court, assignment to domestic relation division or judge, Sec. 30-3-4.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Schools, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, appointing authorities for memberships on commission revised, State Dept. of Ed. to annually publish list of registered authorizers, statewide deadlines on timeline provided further, authorizers permitted to encourage proposals with specific approach or theme, execution time for charter contract extended from 60 to 120 days, operational funding provisions revised, Secs. 16-6F-6, 16-6F-7, 16-6F-10 am'd.
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) established, standardized reporting of beer and wine distributors and sellers of tobacco products for resale purposes, industry advisory group established
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added
Sponsor: James Martin
Transportation Network Companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, office of, update provisions relating to, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Community development districts, add'l types authorized, marina on lake and resort with public golf courses, included under certain conditions, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: James Buskey
Small loans under Ala. Small Loan Act, minimum and maximum amount of loans increased and corresponding interest rates, max term of loans, Secs. 5-18-4, 5-18-10, 5-18-13, 5-18-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Midwives, State Board of Midwifery, established, licensure and regulation, penalties, Secs. 34-19-11 to 34-19-19, inclusive, added; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-43-3 am'd; Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Forest Products Severance Tax, provide duel options for taxpayers to calculate, definitions revised, deduction provided, Secs. 9-13-80, 9-13-81, 9-13-82, 9-13-84 to 9-13-88, inclusive, 9-13-93, 9-13-103, 9-13-104, 9-13-108 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), abolished, functions restore to agencies, depts, divisions from which derived, Secs. 29-7-14, 41-27-1 to 41-27-9, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Court costs, district and circuit, forward to State Comptroller, Sec. 12-19-22 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
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, 28-3-40, 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-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
Municipal business licenses, not required for certain persons travelling through municipality on business, Sec. 11-51-90.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Homicide, criminally negligent homicide, person commits criminally negligent homicide if person operates motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while fatigued, Sec. 13A-6-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
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
Driver's licenses issued to persons under age 18, restrictions, penalties for violations of Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Deputy Hart Act, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Jails, sheriffs, items required to provide to prisoners, feminine hygiene products required for female prisoners under certain conditions, Sec. 14-6-19 am'd.
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Hoover Fire Department, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Nobles, Barbara Sue Alford, death mourned
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Motor vehicles, commercial vehicles with three or more axels, interstate highways and four-lane highways, outside of municipal corporate limits, required to use right lanes under certain conditions, exception for passing, Sec. 32-5A-80 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Homicide, crime of homicide by vehicle or vessel, created, penalties, Marshall James Walton Highway Safety Act
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Physician or dentist agreement, not subject to regulation as insurance, license to sell or market not required, requirements for agreement established, discontinuance of services under the agreement, Ala. Physicians and Dentists Direct Pay Act
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Taxes, sales and use, Simplified Sellers Use Tax, discount, limited to certain amount per month, Sec. 40-23-194 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Historic buildings, income tax credit authorized for rehabilitation of
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
County Superintendent of Education, required to be appointed unless provided otherwise by constitution
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Conservation, licenses, hunting and fishing, age exemption, increased to 75 years, currently exempted residents allowed to maintain exemption, certain persons born on or before date granted exemption, discounted fee granted to other born after certain date, conservation authorized to issue military veterans appreciation saltwater fishing licenses under certain condtions, Secs. 9-11-44, 9-11-45, 9-11-53, 9-11-53.1, 9-11-53.5, 9-11-56.3, 9-11-71 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Employees' Retirement System, state law enforcement officers, separate calculation for employer contribution to Pension Accumulation Fund removed, Sec. 36-27-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Attorneys, encouraging litigation, criminal penalties increased, Secs. 34-3-24, 34-3-35 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Environment, Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, abolished, Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Franchises, certain persons not to be deemed or construed as employees of, Franchise Business Protection Act
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Attorneys, allow attorneys with special licenses to do pro bono work, Sec. 34-3-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Insurance adjusters, independent, coursework and education for licensure and continuing education waived if otherwised certified, Secs. 27-9A-9, 27-9A-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Slade Blackwell
Insurance adjusters, independent, coursework and education for licensure and continuing education waived if otherwised certified, Secs. 27-9A-9, 27-9A-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Alzheimer's disease, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, required to train first responders to deal with
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Toll roads and bridges, electronic assessment and collection of tolls, assessment to account holder or by photo-monitoring, administrative fees for nonpayment, judgements, suspension of driver's licenses and registration, Secs 23-2-165 to 23-2-175, inclusive, added; Sec. 23-2-163 repealed
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System, lump sum retirement option authorized, Alabama Pension Authority created, bond authority, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Driver's licenses and similar cards, applicant for new or renewal, inclusion of documentation of deafness in records of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Secs. 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 14-2-34, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-24, 29-2-20, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Crimes, libel and defamation, publication of certain reports considered privileged, Sec. 13A-11-161 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Wine, direct shipment to consumer, authorized under certain conditions, wine direct shipper license required by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, penalties
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Pistol permits, require color, laminated photo ID to be affixed to all future issued concealed carry weapons permit, allow for sheriffs to adjust fees for production of, Sec. 13A-11-75 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Livestock markets and dealers, language updated and duplicative permitting requirements repealed, Secs. 2-15-93, 2-15-95, 2-15-115 to 2-15-127, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 2-15-41, 2-15-61, 2-15-91, 2-15-92, 2-15-131, 2-15-133 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Expungement of criminal records, authorized for youthful offenders, Sec. 15-27-2.1 added
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
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
Police powers, Indian tribes, authorized for Poarch Creek, Secs. 36-21-120 to 36-21-124, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
State Fire Marshal, permit fees, collected for permit to manufacture a destructive device or biological weapon be deposited in State Fire Marshal's Fund, Act 2016-414, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 36-19-2.1 am'd.
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Treasures and artifacts, cultural resources that are eligible for or listed in National Register of Historic Places, not Al. Register of Landmarks and Heritage, Sec. 41-9-291 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System, lump sum retirement option authorized, Alabama Pension Authority created, bond authority, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Taxation, sales and use taxes, Southern Research Institute exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Youth sports, unpaid and volunteer youth athletics assoc. personnel to complete a youth injury mitigation course annually
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Russell Co., sheriff, Sheriff Service of Process Fund, created, service of process, further provided for, sheriff may contract for service, fees, disposition of funds
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Lodging tax, exclusion of area not used as lodging, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Banking, savings promotion contests authorized, not gambling or lottery pursuant to Section 65 of Constitution
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Education, time increased for public K-12 teachers to give notice of terminating employment from 5 to 30 days, requirement for postsecondary education employees deleted, Sec. 16-24C-11 am'd.
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Alimony, termination upon remarriage or co-habitation, requirement of cohabitation with opposite sex removed, Sec. 30-2-55 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Fire safety, sky lanterns, prohibited near public gatherings, penalties
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Physical Therapy, Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-193.1 added
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Alabama Ahead Act, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, School of Math and Science, and Fine Arts authorize to participate, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System, Sec. 16-16B-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Indigent Defense Advisory Boards, immunity for board members, annual meetings required, governing rules to be adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services, Sec. 15-12-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Trapping animals on public lands, liability limited to injuries caused by traps used on public land in violation of state laws or rules, Sec. 9-11-264 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
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
Helena Police Department, heroic efforts, commended
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Solidwaste, new municipal solidwaste facilities, approval process by local governing body revised, Sec. 22-27-48.1 added; Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Beneficiaries, permit Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register to change beneficiary, seek refund under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-17-142, 12-17-143 am'd.
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Insurance, title insurance rating bureau, established, fees, regulation, Secs. 27-13-130, 27-13-131, 27-13-132, 27-13-133, 27-13-134, 27-13-135, 27-13-136 added; Sec. 27-13-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Bowen, Carolyn, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Civil forfeiture, reporting requirements, provide publication requirements, civil penalties
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Talladega Co., pistol permit fee reduced for individuals over age 65, Act 87-416, 1987 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Alzheimer's awareness training, the importance of, recognized
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Alzheimer's awareness training, the importance of, recognized
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Crimes and offenses, utilities, sewer services, diversion or unauthorized use, theft of services and tampering with availability of utility services, Secs. 13A-8-10, 13A-8-23 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Income tax credits, increase for rural physicians and dentists, Secs. 40-18-130 to 40-18-132, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Environmental Management Dept., centralized waste treatment facilities, permits, bond or financial assurance further provided for, provisions for fees based on cost to treat repealed, Secs. 22-25C-1, 22-25C-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
208th Chemical Company, recognized
Sponsor: Jim Hill
National Center for Asphalt Technology, recognized
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Chilton Co., judge of probate, qualifications and salary, further provided for
Sponsor: James Martin
Drugs, prescription, exempt from business license tax based on gross receipts, Sec. 40-23-4.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Schools, Alabama Accountability Act, nonfailing school may rescind transfer of student who is a discipline problem, Secs.16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Tax preparers, required to provide federal identification number on Alabama income tax returns, buisness privilege tax return date made the same for state and federal returns, the maximum business privilege tax amount for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT); the name of the Taxpayer Advocate changed to the Taxpayer Assistance Officer, and allows for multiple Taxpayer Assistance Officers, Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act, Secs. 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Motor vehicles, commercial vehicles with three or more axels, interstate highways and four-lane highways, outside of municipal corporate limits, required to use right lanes under certain conditions, exception for passing, Sec. 32-5A-80 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Solid waste, new municipal solidwaste facilities, approval process by local governing body revised, Sec. 22-27-48.1 added; Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Consumer lawsuit lenders, licensing, certain provisions of Mini Code apply to loans and extension of credit, Alabama Consumer Lawsuit Lending Act
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Boards, commissions, committees, task forces, authorities, inactive or inoperable, abolished, Secs. 22-1-12, 22-23A-3, 41-23-23 am'd; Secs. 2-7-1 to 2-7-7, inclusive, 2-13A-1, 2-13A-2, 4-2A-1 to 4-2A-23, inclusive, 9-6A-1 to 9-6A-10, inclusive, 9-12-142, 9-13-25, 14-1-18, 16-18A-1 to 16-18A-13, inclusive, 16-25A-13, 16-55-20 to 16-55-24, inclusive, 22-4A-1 to 22-4A-7, inclusive, 22-18-20 to 22-18-23, inclusive, 22-30E-12, 22-50-25, 24-10-8, 24-10-9, 29-2-220 to 29-2-228, inclusive, 32-3-1 to 32-3-7, inclusive, 36-21-140 to 36-21-142, inclusive, 36-36-10, 38-7A-1 to 38-7A-4, inclusive, 40-23-242, 41-9-190 to 41-9-196, inclusive, 41-9-490 to 41-9-498, inclusive, 41-9-570 to 41-9-574, inclusive, 41-9-780 to 41-9-787, inclusive, 41-9-830 to 41-9-833, inclusive, 41-10-200 to 41-10-215, inclusive, 41-10-490 to 41-10-523, inclusive, 41-25-1 to 41-25-5 inclusive repealed; Acts 1975-1178, Act 1979-43, Act 1984-319, Act 1985-138, Act 1985-280, Act 1985-301, Act 1985-811, Act 1987-02, Act 1988-213, Act 1991-259, Act 1991-325, Act 1992-56, Act 1994-764, Act 1996-289, Act 1997-68, Act 1997-818, Act 1998-107, Act 1998-156, Act 2000-8, Act 2001-62, Act 2002-318, Act 2004-421, Act 2004-540, Act 2005-257, Act 2006-430, Act 2007-171, Act 2007-421, Act 2007-507, Act 2007-565, Act 2007-592, Act 2008-25, Act 2008-121, Act 2008-337, Act 2008-386, Act 2009-142, Act 2009-180, Act 2009-794, Act 2009-798, Act 2009-806, Act 2010-458, Act 2010-638, Act 2011-132, Act 2011-356, Act 2012-25, Act 2012-597, Act 2014-194 repealed
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Memorial Preservation Act, monuments prohibited from relocation or removal, Alabama Committee on Memorial Preservation created
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Banking, loans and consumer credit transactions, small loans, acquisition charge prohibited on refinances within first six months, deferred presentment transaction, term set at 30 days, total transactions limited, collection activity limited, repayment plan for certain transactions set at three months, interest on loan over $2,000 limited, Secs. 5-18-15, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 8-8-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Marengo Co., co. commission, terms of office, altered commencing next term of office
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Central School, centennial anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Devin, Donald Lee, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Russellville, civil service board, compensation, city council authorized to set, Sec. 45-30A-50.03 am'd.
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Jones, Tom, commended
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Corrections Dept., Decatur Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, name change requested
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Cofer, Peyton, commended
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Domestic violence, protection orders, definitions clarified, notice of hearing and service of process requirements clarified, fines and penalties for violations clarified, Sec. 13A-6-139.1 repealed; Secs. 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, 13A-6-134, 13A-6-138, 13A-6-142, 15-10-3, 15-13-190, 15-23-68, 30-5-2, 30-5-3, 30-5-5, 30-5-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Homicide, crime of homicide by vehicle or vessel, created, penalties, Marshall James Walton Highway Safety Act
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Beavers, Willie Mae, 90th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Singleton, Gary Todd Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Birmingham, retired public safety officers, authorize to rehire under certain conditions, continuation of retirement benefits, Sec. 45-37A-51.237 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Epperson, Allison, commended
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Baldwin Co., lease tax, distribution, portion distrib. to Historic Blakeley Authority to be used for Ft. Mims preservation, Sec. 45-2-244.183, am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Class 5 municipalities, animal control officers, certified by municipalities, employment authorized under chief of police, civil penalties authorized
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Baldwin Co., county commission, members, compensation, further provided for, State Comptroller to adjust, Sec. 45-2-70.01 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Corrections Dept., name change of facility requested, Frank Lee Youth Center to Frank Lee Community Based Facility and Community Work Center
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Sec. 11-101A-8.1 added; Secs. 11-101A-1, 11-101A-2, 11-101A-4, 11-101A-8, 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 14-2-34, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-204, 29-2-20, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, violations, confinement period for parole violation reduced for time served in holding, Sec. 15-22-32 am'd.
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Motor vehicles, nonconsensual towing of, Law Enforcement Agency authorized to regulate, service charge dispute resolution process, adoption of rules, civil penalties
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Tammy Wynette Gathering, June 9 and 10, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
Sponsor: Steve Clouse
Lieutenant Governor, duties and powers over Senate, removed, salary established, joint election with Governor established, const. amend.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Wood, Madison Carly, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement by district attorney or Attorney General
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Pharmaceutical Services Providers, may petition Dept. of Revenue for direct refund of overpayment of supplemental privilege tax, Sec. 40-26B-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
National Center for Asphalt Technology, recognized
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn
Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Tallapoosa Co., Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue District, fire protection service fees, levy, expenditure for fire protection and local volunteer fire dept., referendum
Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
LeCroy, Odie Kilgore, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Foshee, Julie, commended
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
All Churches Together in Baldwin Co., commended
Sponsor: Joe Faust
Jackson Co., domestic violence cases, add'l court costs, proceeds distrib. to county commission for certain domestic violence shelters, Sec. 45-36-80.03 repealed
Sponsor: James Hanes
Baldwin Co., judge of probate, special recording fee, collection of further authorized, Sec. 45-2-83.21 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson County Alumnae, commended
Sponsor: Mary Moore
National Center for Asphalt Technology, recognized
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn
Ramsey, Jasmine, commended
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Pearson, Antoine C., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Pinhoti Trail, requesting Dept. of Transportation to place signs in Cleburne Co., for
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Tennessee Valley Authority, payments in-lieu-of-taxes, redistribution of the payments to dry counties and municipalities under existing law to counties served by TVA, certain increases in liquor tax receipts distributed to dry counties and municipalities, Sec. 40-28-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Abortion, minors, parental consent, judicial waiver from, applicability to non resident, Sec. 26-21-4 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Brown, Tina Richards, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Stokes, Kathy, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Hytop, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Transportation Infrastructure Bank, funding to capitalize and pledge toward bonds, add road and bridge funds authorized to be pledged, operation of bank further provided for, Secs. 23-7-2, 23-7-29, 23-7-30, 23-7-31 added; Secs. 23-7-6, 23-7-7, 23-7-9, 23-7-15, 23-7-17, 23-7-18, 23-7-19, 23-7-20, 23-7-21am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Baldwin Co., revenue commissioner, add'l expense allowance and salary
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Miller, Jonathan, commended
Sponsor: Jim Carns
County Superintendent of Education, prohibition against additional employment removed, Sec. 16-9-12 am'd.
Sponsor: Danny Crawford
Municipal public housing authorities, non-profit affiliates of, limited immunity extended to, Sec. 24-1-27 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Marriage and Family Therapy Board, practice of marriage and family therapy further defined to include diagnosis of mental and emotional problems, certain limitations deleted, Sec. 34-17A-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Driving Force Women's Golf Club, 10th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Local Government Insurance Program, Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound authorized to participate, Sec. 11-91A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Trusts, qualified trusts expanded to include certain benefits of qualified pension plans, stock bonus plans, and profit sharing plans, exclusion from federal bankruptcy laws, Sec. 19-3B-508 am'd.
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Pike Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. to co. general fund for new co. jail
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Employment practice, unlawful to inquire from job applicant information relating to arrests or conviction of crimes, criminal record, with exceptions
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Pike Co., ct. costs, add'l in civil and criminal cases in municipal, circuit, and district ct., distrib. to Jail Fund for co. jail
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, commended
Sponsor: David Sessions
Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
State's Corrections Program, Governor Kay Ivey urged to request evaluation of by the National Institute of Corrections
Sponsor: Mike Holmes
Physician Initiative, phase in provision of 100 scholarships per year, scholarships for students who commit to practice family medicine in underserved areas of state, AL. Medical Education Consortium to administer, Dept. of Public Health to fund
Sponsor: Larry Stutts
House of Representatives, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed; Sec. 29-1-1.2 added
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, commended
Sponsor: David Sessions
Pistol permits, sheriff authorized to issue to resident of another county, Sec.13A-11-75 am'd.
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Fiduciaries, Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, adopted, fiduciaries, duties with regard to computer files, web domains, virtual currency and other digital assets, Secs. 19-1A-1 to 19-1A-18, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Juvenile court, cost-sharing between counties and municipalities for certain children under the jurisdiction of, Sec. 12-15-108 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Safety belts, fine increased for person riding in front seat without seat belts, distribution, Secs. 32-5B-5, 32-5B-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Gas, natural gas, conversion of motor vehicles for operating on compressed natural or liquefied gas, extended weight allowances, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Individual income tax, providing for the deduction of prenatal medical expenses, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Macon Co., revenue commissioner and judge of probate, certain duties regarding ad valorem tax collection on motor vehicles and real property, transferred between offices
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Krudop, James D., commended
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Prisoners, sheriff, items required to be provided, medical services, costs paid for by sheriff, rates and fees prohibited from exceeding those set by federal Medicare program unless contractually agreed upon, Sec. 14-6-19 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Agriculture authority, counties authorized to establish, duties and powers, board of directors, loans authorized
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Hinds, Billy, death mourned
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Impeachment, Legislature auth. to issue subpoenas to compel testimony and production of documents, enforcement, penalties for non-compliance
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Elderly, elder abuse protection orders, authorized, elder abuse defined, Sec. 15-10-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Smith, Grace McClure, 90th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Pierce, Julie, distinguished principal of the year, commended
Sponsor: Joe Faust
Law Enforcement Police Week, commended
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Compensation, unemployment, to lower weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to 14 based on the state average unemployment rate, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Mountain Brook Girls Varsity Tennis Team, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Parolees, nondriver ID cards, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections and Secretary of the ALEA, authority to establish program to issue nondriver ID to resident parolees upon release
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Daniel, Chris, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Military, military support, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission created, study and evaluation of military in state
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Pike Co., board of education, insurance of school buildings and property through State Insurance Fund or private company authorized
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Orum, Bertram K., outstanding service, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Attorneys, indigent defense fees, waiver of maximum allowed fee by trial court or Director in Indigent Defense Services, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Forest products severance and manufacturers tax, revised, wood residue used in manufacturing process excluded from tax, Secs. 9-13-80, 9-13-81, 9-13-82, 9-13-84, 9-13-86, 9-13-88, 9-13-93, 9-13-104, 9-13-108 am'd.
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Class 5 municipalities, entertainment districts, authorized to serve alcoholic beverages in designated areas, including areas not adjacent to licensed premises, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Taxation, $5,000 income tax credit given to certain rural certified registered nurse practitioners
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
St. Clair Co., board of education, districts revised, Act 84-452, 1984 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
New, Father Gary Ward, death mourned
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Shelby, Senator Richard, commended
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Community development districts, alcoholic beverages, off-premises sales authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Slay, Jonah, commended
Sponsor: James Hanes
Driving under the influence, specify which drugs are considered controlled substances, require courts to further consider a defendant's DUI history, reorganize existing provisions of law relating to DUI and penalties, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Satterfield, Glenda Sims, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Education Retirees' Trust Fund for Cost-of-Living Allowances, creation in State Treasury, investment of funds
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
New, Father Gary Ward, death mourned
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Lee, Jordan, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Industrial Access Fund, roads, expanded to include use for access to military property and for non-industrial sites, Sec. 23-6-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Moody, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Statement of economic interest, personal information of law enforcement officers included on form exempt from public disclosure, Secs. 36-25-14, 41-13-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Lodging, taxation, exemption for rooms not intended for overnight sleeping, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Boards, commissions, committees, task forces, authorities, inactive or inoperable, abolished, Legislative intent, Secs. 22-1-12, 22-23A-3, 24-10-2, 24-10-4, 24-10-5, 41-23-23 am'd; Secs. 2-7-1 to 2-7-7, inclusive, 2-13A-1, 2-13A-2, 4-2A-1 to 4-2A-23, inclusive, 9-6A-1 to 9-6A-10, inclusive, 9-12-142, 9-13-25, 14-1-18, 16-18A-1 to 16-18A-13, inclusive, 16-25A-13, 16-55-20 to 16-55-24, inclusive, 22-4A-1 to 22-4A-7, inclusive, 22-18-20 to 22-18-23, inclusive, 22-30E-12, 22-50-25, 24-10-8, 24-10-9, 29-2-220 to 29-2-228, inclusive, 32-3-1 to 32-3-7, inclusive, 36-21-140 to 36-21-142, inclusive, 36-36-10, 38-7A-1 to 38-7A-4, inclusive, 40-23-242, 41-9-190 to 41-9-196, inclusive, 41-9-490 to 41-9-498, inclusive, 41-9-570 to 41-9-574, inclusive, 41-9-780 to 41-9-787, inclusive, 41-9-830 to 41-9-833, inclusive, 41-10-200 to 41-10-215, inclusive, 41-10-490 to 41-10-523, inclusive, 41-25-1 to 41-25-5 inclusive repealed; Acts 1975-1178, Act 1979-43, Act 1984-319, Act 1985-138, Act 1985-280, Act 1985-301, Act 1985-811, Act 1987-02, Act 1988-213, Act 1991-259, Act 1991-325, Act 1992-56, Act 1994-764, Act 1996-289, Act 1997-68, Act 1997-818, Act 1998-107, Act 1998-156, Act 2000-8, Act 2001-62, Act 2002-318, Act 2004-421, Act 2004-540, Act 2005-257, Act 2006-430, Act 2007-171, Act 2007-421, Act 2007-507, Act 2007-565, Act 2007-592, Act 2008-25, Act 2008-121, Act 2008-337, Act 2008-386, Act 2009-142, Act 2009-180, Act 2009-794, Act 2009-798, Act 2009-806, Act 2010-458, Act 2010-638, Act 2011-132, Act 2011-356, Act 2012-25, Act 2012-597, Act 2014-194 repealed
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Neighborhood Infrastructure Authorities, municipalities, assessments for neighborhood infrastructure revitalization projects, income tax credits, expiration date deleted, Secs. 11-71-11, 11-71-12 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Motor vehicles, abandoned, contests, notice of appeal required to be filed in circuit court in county where sale is scheduled, Tax Tribunal, not subject to declaratory judgment, declaratory ruling, or contested case provisions of Admin. Procedure Act, Sec. 40-2B-1.1 added; Sec. 32-13-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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: Pebblin Warren
Information Technology Office, Information Services Division and State Business Systems Division of Dept. of Finance, transferred to, Secs. 41-28-1, 41-28-2, 41-28-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Etowah Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions within a municipality or unincorporated area, referendums
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Averett and Byrd families, 100th reunion, recognized
Sponsor: Steve Clouse
Stewart, Bobby Allen, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Shelby, Senator Richard, commended
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Cosmetology and Barbering Board, natural hair stylist, licensure requirements based on experience in a licensed shop further provided for, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Barbara Drummond
King, Coretta Scott, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Law Institute House Interns and Legislative Fiscal Office Interns, exemplary service, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Stanfield, Paul E., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Teams, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Graeber, Michael, commended
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Lee, Jordan, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Oak Mountain Robotics Team, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Brooks, Cary Allen, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Webb, Robert Joseph, death mourned
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Teams, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Law Institute Law Clerks, exemplary service, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Chapman, Curtis, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Hilliard, Earl, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Christopher England
Gamble, Lane, commended
Sponsor: James Hanes
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
McGowen, Christopher Nicol, death mourned
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Child abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting requirements, Human Resources Dept. to determine military status of parent or guardian and notify Department of Defense family advocacy program, Sec. 26-14-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Altamont High School Varsity Tennis Team, commended
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Soul Survivors Men's Conference, outreach ministry, commended
Sponsor: Berry Forte
York, Keith, commended
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Championship Highway, portion of Highway 20, named
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
State employees, one-time lump-sum bonus, provided for, fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2017.
Sponsor: William Beasley
Tuskegee University, appropriation
Sponsor: William Beasley
Jefferson Co., Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, boundaries of authority to operate civic center, altered, Sec. 45-37-90.05 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Elections, independent candidates, number of signatures on petition to qualify for ballot access lowered for special elections, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Doyle, Pam, distinguished service, commended
Sponsor: Larry Stutts
Echols, Porscha, death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Parolees, nondriver ID cards, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections and Secretary of the ALEA, authority to establish program to issue nondriver ID to resident parolees upon release
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Task Force on At-Risk Children, establishing reporting date for
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Penn, Evelyn Hill, outstanding personal achievement, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Sumter Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy add'l. for hospital
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Armstrong, James Alexander, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Sponsor: April Weaver
York, Keith, commended
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Supernumerary district attorneys, qualifications further provided for, death of, distribution of funds allocated for his or her salary provided for, Office of Prosecution Services, Secs. 12-17-213.1, 12-17-213.2, 12-17-217 added
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Class 1 municipality (B'ham), city council, salary
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Schools, military recruiters and Dept. of Homeland Security recruiters, access to public schools, Sec. 16-1-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Penn, Evelyn Hill, outstanding personal achievement, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Geneva Co., sales tax, co. commission authorized to levy additional tax, distrib. for jail construction and road and bridges, referendum, Act 2014-210, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Hale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Tallapoosa Co., Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue District, fire protection service fees, levy, expenditure for fire protection and local volunteer fire dept., referendum
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Circuit clerks, Judicial Administration Fund, use for merit and promotion raises, Sec. 12-19-310 am'd.
Sponsor: John Knight
St. Clair Co., Davis Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., organization as a fire district, levy of fee on each residence
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Circuit clerks, Judicial Administration Fund, use for merit and promotion raises, Sec. 12-19-310 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Jefferson Co., General Retirement System for Employees, members, retirement system employees eligible, part-time employees, optional membership, Secs. 45-37-123.01, 45-37-123.50 am'd.
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Talladega College, appropriation
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Hill, Bertis, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
State departments or agencies, state employees and contractors with access to federal tax information, current and applicants, subject to state and national criminal history records checks, fingerprints required, request to be made to ALEA, fees, reports of results returned to departments or agencies, confidential and excluded from public record public disclosure requirements
Sponsor: Kyle South
Calhoun Co., sheriff, booking fee in county jail, collection by clerk
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Escambia Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. to co. general fund
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Lincoln, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, times for sale for race days at international speedway in Talladega Co., referendum
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Sutton, Kevin D., death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Military justice, Alabama Code of Military Justice conformance with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2A-2, 31-2A-5, 31-2A-17, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-32, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-47, 31-2A-52 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Langley, Chris and Elizabeth, commended
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Elderly, elder abuse protection orders, authorized, elder abuse defined, Sec. 15-10-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Langley, Chris and Elizabeth, commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
American Village, the American Semiquincentennial Celebration Capital and resource center, recognized
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Altamont High School Varsity Tennis Team, commended
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Kerr, Richard, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Home Builders Licensure Board, authorized to collect hearing costs, increase fines for violations, and revoke certain licenses, Secs. 34-14A-1 to 34-14A-8, inclusive, 34-14A-14, 34-14A-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Military, military installations, Military Stability Fund established, funds to be expended upon submission and acceptance of necessary project plans to retain or expand military bases, matching of local funds required, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to award funds
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Sesquicentennial of voting and office holding by African American in Alabama, recognized
Sponsor: John Knight
Macon County Expense allowance for certain elected Macon County officials
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
National Guard, including national guard members from other states, rights to reemployment, Sec. 31-12-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Class 5 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, expedited procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Washington Co., gas and diesel fuel tax, sales and use tax, and leasing tax authorized, referendum
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
House of Representatives, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed; Sec. 29-1-1.2 added
Sponsor: John Knight
Mobile Co., board of school commissioners, sale of property and leases not required to be approved by judge of probate, Act 242, 1876 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Hospitals, mailing of directory listing by Public Health Dept., eliminated, Sec. 22-21-33 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Nursing, Board of, investigators granted power of peace officers, and authorized to enforce controlled substance laws, Sec. 34-21-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Reece, Rhonda, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Class 2 municipalities, property subject to building code violations and liens, in rem foreclosure procedure, Secs. 11-40-50 to 11-40-54, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Barbara Drummond
Nursing, Board of, anti-competitive rule making, immunity provided, Sec. 34-21-2.1 added
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Environment, Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, abolished, Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Municipalities, motor vehicles, parking enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Randolph Co., tobacco tax, collection and distrib. altered, Act 2003-213, 2003 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Petroleum products, inspection fees, bonded distributor replaced by an inspection fee permit holder, bonding requirement deleted, Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-87, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-99, 8-17-101 am'd.
Sponsor: James Martin
Taxation, sale of land for unpaid tax interest on tax, abolished, Sec. 40-10-121 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
House of Representatives, Consent Calendar
Krudop, James D., commended
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Athens, alcoholic beverages, city council authorized to permit Sunday sales
Sponsor: Danny Crawford
Armistead, Emily Golson, death mourned
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Boothe, Geraldine Grimes, death mourned
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Taylor, municipal court, municipal judge or magistrate, authorized to issue warrant recall fee, distrib. to municipal corrections fund
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Troy, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized, referendum
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republic of China (Taiwan), relation with the United States, commended and supported
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Krudop, James D., commended
Sponsor: Mike Jones
House of Representatives, Consent Calendar
Crawford, Jarett Charles, death mourned
Sponsor: Adline Clarke
Taxation, certain public water, sewer, gas electric, and fire protection authorities, boards, and systems eligible as government entities for state and local sales and use tax exemptions, Sec. 40-9-14.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Oil and gas, drilling and production units, pooling of interests, deduction from proceeds due nonconsenting owners, assessment of risk compensation fee against nonconsenting owners further provided for, Sec. 9-17-13 am'd.
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Driving Force Women's Golf Club, 10th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Curbstoning, task force to combat, established
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Pate, Allen, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Bacon, Art, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Walker, Tom, commended
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Russellville, Franklin Co., civil service board, members, salary to be set by city council, Sec. 45-30A-50.03 am'd.
Sponsor: Larry Stutts
Capital defendants, execution of, elect to include by firing squad, Secs. 15-18-82, 15-18-82.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Import tax, beer produced in Mexico, Congress urged to levy tax for border wall
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Trammell, Brendan Eric, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees revised to replace State Superintendent of Ed with at-large member, congressional districts amended to reflect current districts.
Sponsor: Larry Stutts
Elmore Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales co. commission may regulate outside corp. limits of municipalities, municipaities within corp. limits
Sponsor: Reed Ingram
Class 4 municipalities, hiring of person convicted of certain crimes, probationary period, Secs. 11-44B-43, 11-44B-44 am'd.
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Board of Registrars, guidelines revised, diverse appointments required, ineligibility for service, compensation revised, hours of operation, Sec. 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, 17-3-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Competitive bids on public improvement projects, bid guarantee, amount increased for Transportation Dept. only, technical correction to prior amendment by Act 2016-260, retroactive, Sec. 39-2-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) established, standardized reporting of beer and wine distributors and sellers of tobacco products for resale purposes, industry advisory group established
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Schools, students, sunscreen, use authorized at school
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Revenue Dept., sale of state land, employment of auction company, Sec. 40-10-134 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Medicaid, inmates in county jails and under juvenile court, Medicaid eligibility suspended, not terminated, temporary reinstatement for medical care, payment of court
Sponsor: Christopher England
Katyal, Sachin, and Williams, Tyler, outstanding achievement, commended
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Alabama Partnership Act, repealed and replaced, procedures for formation and dissolution, conforming changes, Secs. 10A-1-5.10, 10A-1-9.01 added; Secs. 10A-1-5.07, 10A-1-7.33, 10A-8-1.01 to 10A-8-11.04, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 10A-1-1.02, 10A-1-1.03, 10A-1-1.06, 10A-1-1.08, 10A-1-1.12, 10A-1-2.02, 10A-1-3.06, 10A-1-3.17, 10A-1-3.32, 10A-1-3.33, 10A-1-3.41, 10A-1-4.01, 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-4.25, 10A-1-4.31, 10A-1-5.01, 10A-1-5.02, 10A-1-5.03, 10A-1-5.04, 10A-1-5.05, 10A-1-5.06, 10A-1-5.08, 10A-1-5.11, 10A-1-5.12, 10A-1-5.31, 10A-1-5.32, 10A-1-5.33, 10A-1-7.01, 10A-1-7.02, 10A-1-7.03, 10A-1-7.04, 10A-1-7.05, 10A-1-7.06, 10A-1-7.07, 10A-1-7.11, 10A-1-7.12, 10A-1-7.13, 10A-1-7.14, 10A-1-7.22, 10A-1-7.23, 10A-1-7.24, 10A-1-7.31, 10A-1-7.32, 10A-1-7.34, 10A-1-7.36, 10A-1-7.37, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.03, 0A-1-9.21, 10A-1-9.22, 10A-5A-1.02, 10A-5A-1.06, 10A-9A-1.07, 10A-17-1.02 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Co. commissions, bank depository, requirement to select in December of each year deleted, Sec. 11-4-41 am'd.
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Municipality, council-manager form of gov., council-manager act of 1982, composition of council, alternate forms, Sec. 11-43A-8 am'd.
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Stuedeman, Lorraine "Les", commended
Sponsor: Phil Williams
State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, renamed State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers, State Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors, created, transmitting licensing, transfer of funds provided, Secs. 34-44-1 to 34-44-15, inclusive, 34-44-30 to 34-44-38, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-11-1 to 34-11-9, inclusive, 34-11-11, 34-11-14, 34-11-15, 34-11-16, 34-11-30, 34-11-31, 34-11-35, 34-11-36 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Motor vehicles, removal of child or incapacitated person from locked vehicle, immunity under certain conditions
Sponsor: John Rogers
Randolph Co., sales and use tax, distribution, for jail, distribution of excess for road and bridge projects deleted, Act 2016-288, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Congress, calling for Constitutional Convention to limit members terms
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Coffee Co., constable, office of abolished
Sponsor: Barry Moore
Clay Co., sheriff, participation in Employees' Retirement System, prohibited from participating in supernumerary program, const. amend.
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Caldwell, Jim, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Phillips, Dororthy Nell Usry, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Evans, Brandi, commended
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Horn, Fredricka Yolanda Daffin, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Sterling, Henry A., Jr., commended
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Custodial sexual misconduct, crimes further defined, community corrections program, alcohol or drug abuse court referral and treatment program included, Secs. 14-11-30, 14-11-31 am'd.
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Traylor, Thomas C., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Malone, Lynda, outstanding lifetime achievement, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Wallace State Nursing, center of excellence, recognized
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Poe, Gerald Cargile, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Talladega Co., booking fee, imposed on each person booked in co. jail, distribution of revenues
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Livingston, Miles; Hall, Byron; Jackson, Timothy; Southwood, Cody; Harris, John; and Lieutenant Ward, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Taxation, adjusted gross income range expanded for maximum standard deductions, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
House of Representatives, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed, Sec. 29-1-1.2 added
Sponsor: John Knight
Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Sponsor: James Hanes
Foster, Alma Washington, death mourned
Sponsor: Adline Clarke
Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits to certain fire protection sprinkler contractors, further authorized, system plans and any changes designed by licensed engineer, certain data collected and published by State Fire Marshal required, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-4, 34-33-5, 34-33-6, 34-33-7, 34-33-9, 34-33-10 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Wallace State Nursing, center of excellence, recognized
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Sergeant William Wayne Seay Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 31 in Escambia County, named
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Eminent domain proceedings, costs, condemnation proceedings filed by Dept. of Transportation, the department pays condemnee's reasonable attorney fees, appraisal and engineering costs if final award is 20 percent or higher than department's offer, Sec. 18-1A-293 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
McCord, Mary Frances, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Corporal Toliver and Officer Leonard, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Class 1 mun., (Birmingham), retirement and relief system, operation of system extensively revised, Secs. 45-37A-51.137, 45-37A-51.190, 45-37A-51.192, 45-37A-51.220, 45-37A-51.221, 45-37A-51.222, 45-37A-51.224, 45-37A-51.225, 45-37A-51.228 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Talladega Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Kendrick, Claire, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Talladega Co., sheriff, credit and debit card purchases, provided for
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Birmingham, Firemen and Policemen's Supplemental Pension System, percent of investments in fixed income securities lowered, Sec. 45-37A-51.03 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Sheriff L. D. "Red" Sizemore Memorial Highway, portion of State Highway 85 in Geneva Co., named, Act 2012-123, 2012 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Johnston, John Phillip, death mourned
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Alabama State Parks Foundation Study Commission, established
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Young Heroes of Alabama, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Lodging tax, Revenue Dept. urged to notify motels, hotels, etc. that accomodations not used for lodging are not subject to tax
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Teacher Academic Freedom, urged to teach scientific evidence subjects
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Burroughs, Ora Lee, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Woodfin, Yvonne, 70th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Rolanda Hollis
Dandridge, Terence, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Suicide, training of public school educators to provide mental health first aid to students
Sponsor: William Beasley
Slack, Otis Arthur, death mourned
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Franklin Co., co. commission, voting centers, authorized to combine public hearing required before approval
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Motor vehicles, license plates, validation decals to include year and month, electronic format for receipts, dealers, issuance of temporary plates, renewals not required to verify vehicle identification number, Secs. 32-6-63, 32-6-65, 32-6-211, 32-7A-17, 40-12-253, 40-12-258, 40-12-260 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Cox, Mary L., death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Commission on Child Protection, established
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Water Resources Act, coordination of plans relating to water allocation required, restrictions of use under certain conditions, award of conservation credits to certain consumers, Alabama Water Security and Conservation Act, Sec. 9-10B-23 repealed; Secs. 9-10B-2, 9-10B-3, 9-10B-20, 9-10B-22, 9-10B-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Patricia Todd
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Talladega Co., sales and use tax, continued, distrib. of portion for library in Munford, Act 91-533, 1991 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Education, establishing goals for improving in the year 2021.
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Beasley, Eunice Goble, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Red Bay Civitan Club, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Education, local superintendent of education and principals, qualifications of provided further, required to teach while serving in positions, additional certification required, Secs. 16-9-2, 16-12-2, 16-23-1, 16-24B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Mike Ball
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Auburn Aquarium and Zoo Feasibility Study Committee, created
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Uniform Act, disabled persons and minors, leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.
Sponsor: James Buskey
Walker Co., sales and use tax, additional, co. commission authorize to levy, distribution, referendum
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Sarvaunt, Corey and Mitchell, Jonathan, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, recognized
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Anniston High School Band, outstanding achievement, commended
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Pickens Co., courts costs, service of process fee for personal service by sheriff for actions outside of this state
Sponsor: Alan Harper
Income tax, irrigation project tax credit, add'l credit authorized with cap, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd.
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Marion Co., judge of probate, compensation on salary basis, one-stop issuance of motor vehicle plates, duties of revenue commissioner transferred, fees paid to probate court
Sponsor: Mike Millican
Child custody, parenting plan required in all cases, court established plan in certain cases, remedies for violations of plan, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Bryant, Tony, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Children, Alabama's commitment to the right to life of unborn children, affirmed, const amend.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Regional In-Service Center Accountability Standards Committee, established
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Child Labor Certificates, annual fee changed to twenty-five dollars, Sec. 25-8-45 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Montgomery, Red Light Safety Act, repealed, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess., repealed; Acts 2011-298 and 2011-337, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Act 2016-117, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Motor vehicles, traffic accident reports, confidentiality, exceptions, Sec. 32-10-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Court of the Judiciary, appeals to Supreme Court, legislative approval of Supreme Court decisions, continued service of judge upon filing of complaint with the Judicial Inquiry Comm., auth. const. amend.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Alabama State University Women's Tennis Team, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Workers' compensation, additional penalties for fraud, restitution, termination of benefits, repayment, Sec. 13A-11-124 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Municipal courts, mayors and municipal court judges, mayor authorized to remit court costs imposed by municipal court judge, municipal court judges authorized to remit certain costs upon a showing of indigency, mayor's authority to commute sentences removed, municipal court judges authorized to issue arrest warrants and hold certain persons in contempt of court, Secs. 12-14-15, 12-14-31, 12-14-32 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Revenue Dept., tax returns, tax refund fraud, provisions to combat identity theft, standardizing tax returns and license applications, authorized, penalties for checks or electronic funds not paid, Secs. 40-29-130, 40-30-7 added; Sec. 40-18-79, 40-29-70 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Insurance Dept. Risk-Based Capital Act, information obtained privileged, Holding Company System Regulatory Act, exception for enterprise reports deleted, Commissioner authorized to share information with NAIC, legal authority for group-wide supervisor for international insurance groups, Sec. 27-29-6.2 added; Secs. 27-2B-9, 27-29-1, 27-29-4, 27-29-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Civil immunity, providing for to volunteer caregivers for persons with disabilities or chronic illnesses
Sponsor: April Weaver
Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2015 First Special Session, 2015 Second Special Session, 2016 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Hilliard, Earl, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Christopher England
Education, High Performance Principals Program, salary supplement incentives for public K-12 principals based on student achievement, State Board of Education to implement
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Blevins, Willie Leon, death mourned
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Fire Departments, non-volunteer, diesel exhaust system installed in the fire station building, required within certain time frame and under certain conditions
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Police powers, Indian tribes, authorized for Poarch Creek, Secs. 36-21-120 to 36-21-124, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act, state prohibited from discriminating against child care service providers based on religious beliefs, civil remedies
Sponsor: Rich Wingo
Natural gas, compressed and liquefied, use in motor vehicles, standardized system for collection of excise taxes, civil and criminal penalties, distrib. of proceeds for highway purposes, Secs. 40-17-168, 40-17-168.1 to 40-17-168.19, inclusive, added; Secs. 40-17-160, 40-17-161, 40-17-165, 40-17-167 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd.
Sponsor: William Beasley
Livestock markets and dealers, language updated and duplicative permitting requirements repealed, Secs. 2-15-93, 2-15-95, 2-15-115 to 2-15-127, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 2-15-41, 2-15-61, 2-15-91, 2-15-92, 2-15-131, 2-15-133 am'd.
Sponsor: David Sessions
Ticket sales, use of non-transferable ticketing system auth. under limited circumstances, discrimination against holders of resold tickets prohibited, exceptions
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Cannon, Daniel Maurice, death mourned
Sponsor: Rolanda Hollis
King, Coretta Scott, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Pickens Co., judge of probate, elections, run for reelection up to age of 75 years, const. amend.
Sponsor: Alan Harper
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 104th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy
Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Boman, Anita Franks, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Central School, centennial anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Workers' compensation, law enforcement officer, firefighter, killed in line of duty, surviving spouse to keep benefits after remarriage, Secs. 25-5-60, 25-5-66, 25-5-68, 25-5-69 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Home Builders Licensure Board, residential home builders, proof of current licensure and liability insurance provided to homeowner before beginning construction
Sponsor: Tim Melson
New Markets Development Act, Secs. 41-9-216 to 41-9-219.7, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Messer, Roy, death mourned
Sponsor: James Martin
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
District courts, jurisdictional limit increased, filing fees and docket fees revised, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Amelia Platts Boynton-Robinson Highway, specifying the exact location of
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, May 2017, recognized
Sponsor: William Beasley
Nettles, Velma Primm, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Law Enforcement Police Week, May 15th, recognized
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Merrill, Horace Sellers, death mourned
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Smith, Grace McClure, 90th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Thomas, Eugene D., outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Division of Conservation and Natural Resources, created, Ag. and Industries Dept., Secs. 2-2-8, 9-2-14, 9-2-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Orum, Bertram K., outstanding service, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Alabama State University Men's Tennis Team, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Alcoholic beverages, governing bodies of wet counties and wet municipalities authorized to regulate and permit Sunday sales and draft beer, Secs. 28-3A-23, 28-3A-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Bosarge, Richard Daryl, Jr., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Autism, health benefit plans, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Autery, Robbie, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Blount Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property, and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Sponsor: David Standridge
McCallum, Phillip, commended
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Community College Advisory Council on Outcome-Based Funding, created
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Clark McClain Bridge, bridge on Highway 68 near McClain's Wrecker Service in Collinsville, named
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Money transmission services, regulation and licensing by Securities Commission, approval of authorized delegates, fees, exemptions, duties, penalties, Sec. 8-7-1 repealed; Secs. 8-7A-1 to 8-7A-27, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Toland, Larry; Davis, Zackary; Sanders, Pat; and Adams, Clarence, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Brown, W. Robert,, community service, commended
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, traffic fatalities, traffic homicide investigator certification
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Boys and Girls Clubs, postive impact on lives of young Alabamians, recognized
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Safe exploration of oil and gas in Gulf of Mexico and continued and expanded federal revenue sharing, supported
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Pornography, public health crisis, recognized
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Jackson, Kevin D'Andre, death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Battle, William R., commended
Sponsor: William Poole
Doss, Jack, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Employment, require employers who receive assistance from government to report relocation
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Latham, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Putman, Randy, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Energy Day, April 19, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Bacon, Art, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Lodging tax, Revenue Dept. urged to notify motels, hotels, etc. that accomodations not used for lodging are not subject to tax
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Lodging tax, Revenue Dept. urged to notify motels, hotels, etc. that accomodations not used for lodging are not subject to tax
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Landis, Sharon, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Terri Collins
McCord, Roy Oliver, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Troy University, Women's Basketball Team, 2017 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Commended
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Foshee, Eugene Crum, death mourned
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Mobile Co., district attorneys office, employees, appointment, comp., funding, Act 82-675, 1982 First Sp. Sess., and Act 88-423, 1988 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Cunningham, Earl Caesar, Sr., death mourned
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Law enforcement officers, Legislative Medal of Honor, joint session for presentation
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Epes, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented, Alabama Traditional Education Standards Act, created
Sponsor: Barry Moore
McCorquodale, Joseph Charles, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Rosemore, Marion Goldstein, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Hudson, Tim, Joint Session of Legislature called to honor
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Frank, Jesse, lifesaving actions, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Reaves, Dr. Rick, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Blountsville Historical Park, recognized as a state historical site
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Bailey, Luke, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Neidhardt, Julie Matranga, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Surface Mining Commission and Abandoned Mine Program of Labor Dept., joint legislative commission estab. to study operation and funding
Sponsor: Kyle South
Hudson, Tim, commended
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Mae C. Jemison High School, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
W. Gene Stedham Bridge, Anniston, AL., named
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Entertainment Industry Incentive Act, Secs. 41-7A-40 to 41-7A-48, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Strickland, Jeff, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Ray, Danny, outstanding achievement, commended
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
McGhee, Norvie Lee, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Orum, Bertram K., commended
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Acuff, Lennie, commended
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Coburn, Thomas Curtis, death mourned
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Parker, Jesse L., 80th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Rolanda Hollis
Gasoline and motor fuel tax, county commission authorized to levy up to five cents, referendum, distributed on transportation projects
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Strange, Nora Edith, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Capital cases, judge not to override jury verdict of life without parole, Act 2017-131 made retroactive, Act 2017-131, 2017 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Adams, David Alfred, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Farricker, Mckenzie Faith, death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Secs. 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-204, 29-2-20, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Farley
Motor vehicles, Alabama Move Over Act, require vehicles to move over when approaching a parked Department of Transportation vehicle, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Substance abuse, involuntary commitment of individuals for assessment, treatment, and stabilization, protective custody by law enforcement under certain conditions
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Schools, influenza vaccine, local boards of education to provide information, Education Dept. to make information available, Sec. 16-1-49 added
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Absentee voting, authorize without excuse or explanation, Secs. 17-9-30, 17-11-3, 17-11-4, 17-11-5, 17-11-7, 17-11-9, 17-11-10, 17-11-49 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Pharmacy, State Board of, inspectors renamed investigators, maximum fees increased, frequency of drug supply chain registration increased, further regulation of entities within drug supply chain provided, resale of compound drug products prohibited, Sec. 34-23-32.2 added; Secs. 34-23-152 to 34-23-157, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 20-2-9, 20-2-190, 34-23-1, 34-23-3, 34-23-9, 34-23-30, 34-23-32, 34-23-32.1, 34-23-33, 34-23-70, 34-23-92, 34-23-131, 34-23-159, 34-23-160, 34-23-162 am'd
Sponsor: William Beasley
Railroad crossing, requirement to stop, approach of other on-track equipment covered, Secs. 32-5A-150, 32-5A-151, 32-5A-152 am'd.
Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy
Taxation, exempt National Senior Games Association from sales tax, termination date
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Fultondale,municipal judges and magistrates for municipal courts, authorized to issue warrant recall fee for failure to appear for municipal ordinance or traffic violation, distrib. to municipal corrections fund
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
St. Clair Co., alcoholic beverages, beer tax, distribution of proceeds of the uniform beer tax, Sec. 28-3-190 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Municipality, telecommunication services, right-of-way, compensation required to be cost based, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Thomas, Eddie Walden, dedicated service, commended
Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Property, Uniform Condo Act, rights to developers and owners, specified, procedures for creation and management, Secs. 35-8A-102, 35-8A-103, 35-8A-105, 35-8A-106, 35-8A-107, 35-8A-201, 35-8A-205, 35-8A-208, 35-8A-209, 35-8A-210, 35-8A-211, 35-8A-214, 35-8A-215, 35-8A-218, 35-8A-220, 35-8A-302, 35-8A-303, 35-8A-304, 35-8A-305, 35-8A-307, 35-8A-310, 35-8A-311, 35-8A-312, 35-8A-313, 35-8A-314, 35-8A-315, 35-8A-316, 35-8A-317, 35-8A-318, 35-8A-401, 35-8A-402, 35-8A-403, 35-8A-404, 35-8A-406, 35-8A-407, 35-8A-408, 35-8A-409, 35-8A-411, 35-8A-412, 35-8A-413, 35-8A-415, 35-8A-417 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy, membership and duties revised, fund created for deposit of funds, creation fo office deleted, Secs. 29-2-270 to 29-2-275, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd.
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Alabama Uniform Voidable Transfers Act, adopted, creditors, procedures to reach assets transferred to prevent seizure established, Secs. 8-9B-1 to 8-9B-17, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Initiative, constitutional amendments, proposed by people, authorized, Legislature may offer alternate proposal, const. amend.
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Medical services, establish the age of consent for medical research, Sec. 22-8-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
House of Representatives, House rules amended
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Credit unions, periodic examinations by Credit Union Administration, time frame extended, Sec. 5-17-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Health care providers, authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Marriage, contract for, recording by judge of probate, transmission to Vital Statistics office, content of contract, Secs. 30-1-9, 30-1-10, 30-1-11, 30-1-13, 30-1-14 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, 30-1-16 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Terrorist threats, crime further defined, specify that schools and churches are protected, Sec. 13A-10-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Mason, Rebekah, condeming activities of
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Henry, Robert Edward, death mourned
Sponsor: Terri Collins
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Greer, Margaret, commended
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Motor vehicles, autonomous vehicles, operation of authorized, testing required, certain amount of insurance required
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Thompson, Vera M., death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Nursing, Board of, loan repayment program for advanced-practice nurses, loan program authorized for certain currently certified nurses, Sec. 34-21-96 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Charitable food donation, immunity for expanded to include foods prepared by a restaurant or food service establishment, Sec. 20-1-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Churches, security program established, authorizing designated members to carry firearms, Alabama Peace Officers' Training Commission to administer training, Alabama Church Protection Act
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Public schools, grant all professional educators' associations same level of access to employees of public schools
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Jurors, persons 70 years of age or older authorized to request exemption from jury service, removal from master list of potential jurors, reinstatement
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Public property, national motto, In God We Trust, authorized to display
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Merrill, Horace Sellers, death mourned
Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Lawrence Co., Revenue Commissioner's office, funds returned to entity authorized to collect prior to Aug. 30, 2016, Act 2016-448, 2016 First Sp. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
New Markets Development Act, Secs. 41-9-216 to 41-9-219.7, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Judge of probate, liability for taking bond or insufficient bond from conservator or personal representative, not liable unless conduct wanton, fraudulent or intentional, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Taxation, sales and use tax, exemption from the sale of certain adaptive devises for the blind
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Credit unions, time frame for periodic examination by Credit Union Administration extended, Sec. 5-17-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
House of Representatives, Consent Calendar
Traylor, Thomas C., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Leonardo DRS, selecting Tuskegee, commended
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Jenrette, Albert W., death mourned
Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Jones, Ella Bertha Joseph Bowman, dedicated service, commended
Sponsor: John Rogers
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Livingston, Miles; Hall, Byron; Jackson, Timothy; Southwood, Cody; Harris, John; and Lieutenant Ward, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Corporal Toliver and Officer Leonard, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Bosarge, Richard Daryl, Jr., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Energy Day, April 19, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Deputy circuit clerk, serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, renamed as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, Secs. 12-17-80, 12-17-98 am'd.
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Whetstone Bridge, bridge over Beaver Creek in the Mulberry Community, named
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Autery, Robbie, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day, April 18, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: James Buskey
Bennie Adkins Day, April 13, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Bryant, Tony, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Toland, Larry; Davis, Zackary; Sanders, Pat; and Adams, Clarence, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Sarvaunt, Corey and Mitchell, Jonathan, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Juvenile Justice Task Force, created
Sponsor: Robert Ward
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Jails, encouraging the reduction of the number of people with mental illness in jails
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 2-8, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Rainbow Omega, commended
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Donald W. Vaughn Highway, portion of U. S. Highway 231, named
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Hudson Family Foundation, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Commission on Railway Safety, established
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Chiou, Jean-yih (Peter), honored
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Congress, urged to pass amendment to limit laws to a single subject, clearly expressed in its title
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
High school, public, civics test required for graduation
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Alabama Renewal Act, new qualified broadband telecommunication network facilities, provided for, nonrefundable, transferable income tax credit, provided for, certain exemptions provided for, certain earned, unused credits, authorized to be carried forward, process for claiming and transferring credit and exemptions provided for, act repealed following close of certain fiscal year, Sec. 40-18-415.1 added; Sec. 40-18-416 am'd.
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Shelby Co., county board of education and superintendent of education, elected by electors residing outside of corporate limits of any city with a city board of education, const. amend.
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Hunting, authorize the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait, Secs. 9-11-244, 9-11-245 am'd.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, prohibited from flying over certain facilities, sale, operation, manufacturing of drones equipped with a weapon are prohibited, criminal penalties, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Locust Fork High School Girls Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: David Standridge
Alimony, interim, rehabilitative, and periodic awards of, authorized under certain conditions, applicable after January 1, 2018.
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Robertsdale High School JROTC Academic Team, advancement to final competition in Washington DC., commended
Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Daphne, corp. limits, alt.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Hytop, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Madison Co., beer tax proceeds, distribution, Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program, funded, funds not expended at end of each fiscal year, provided for, Act 2003-195, 2003 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Franklin County, 200 year birthday, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Legislature, bills, sponsor from each House, bill to reflect upon request, procedure for making request
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Red Bay Civitan Club, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Traffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Alabama Justice Information Commission, requirement for Secretary of Ala. State Law Enforcement Agency, deleted, Sec. 41-9-593 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office
Sponsor: Kelvin Lawrence
Community College System, established as body corporate, eligibility of employees of system and colleges to participate in TRS and PEEHIP clarified, board authorized to acquire and dispose of property, Secs. 16-60-110.1, 16-60-111.4, 16-60-111.10 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Class 5 municipality, organized under Chapter 43D, Code of Alabama 1975, (Bessemer) city council, clerical assistants auth., Sec. 11-43D-14 am'd.
Sponsor: Louise Alexander
Hamm, Wanda Grissom, death mourned
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Law Enforcement Agency, drivers' license office, operational in each county a minimum of one day each week
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Blountsville Historical Park, recognized as a state historical site
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Taxation, financial institutions excise tax, formula for apportioning income from business activity inside and outside state, loans and credit cards receivables included as property in this state, Sec. 40-16-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Telemarketing, exemption for newspapers and magazines, further provided for, Sec. 8-19A-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Judge of probate, liability for taking bond or insufficient bond from conservator or personal representative, not liable unless conduct wanton, fraudulent or intentional, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd.
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Blount Co., court reporters, compensation, expiration of salary supplements of the Forty-first Judicial Circuit court reporters, Act 909, 1971 Reg. Sess., and Act 2000-440, 2000 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Booth, William, commended
Sponsor: Ed Henry
Mobile Co., co. officers auth. to accept credit card payments, remedies, Act 99-651, 1999 Second Sp. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: David Sessions
Hammonds, Lynn, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Austin, Gilbert Clayton, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Schools, students, authorized to use sunscreen at school
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Golf Day, April 11, 2017, Named
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Beneficiaries, permit Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register to change beneficiary, seek refund under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-17-142, 12-17-143 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Madison Co., animal control shelter program, lifetime license authorized, co. commission authorized to set fees, disposal and fees for reclaiming further provided for, fees deposited in general fund of co. commission, Act 88-424, 1988 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, prohibited from flying over certain facilities, sale, operation, manufacturing of drones equipped with a weapon are prohibited, criminal penalties, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Fanning, Timothy, commended
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Taxation, Alabama Eye Bank, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Alabama State University and the Honey Bee'z, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Blount Co., solid waste, portion of fees collected to be distrib. to Blount Co. Commission, distrib. to volunteer fire depts., and rescue squads, Sec. 45-5-171 am'd.
Sponsor: David Standridge
Pewitt, James Dudley, Death Mourned
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Washington Co., motor vehicles tags and title, one-stop tag, deposit of mail order fees in Probate Judge Fund, Act 2014-148, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Motor vehicles, Driver's licenses, examination, drowsy driving, requirement that permit manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's edcuation courses include
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Northport, civil service system, City Administrator/Clerk and City Manager/Clerk included in exempt service, residency requirement for personnel board members, Act 1225, 1969 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Harper
Lane, Dillan Maurice, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Coburn, Thomas Curtis, death mourned
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Sewell, Andrew Anthony, death mourned
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
House of Representatives, Consent Calendar
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
24th Judicial Circuit ( Fayette Co., Lamar Co., Pickens Co.) presiding circuit judge, expense allowance repealed, Act 86-553, 1986 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Kyle South
Bunch, Dan, commended
Sponsor: Kelvin Lawrence
Latham, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Engineers and Land Surveyors Board, definitions, board duties, disciplinary actions, revised, Secs. 34-11-1.1, 34-11-9.1, 34-11-11.1, 34-11-11.2 added; Sec. 34-11-16 repealed; Secs. 34-11-1 to 34-11-15, inclusive, 34-11-30, 34-11-31, 34-11-32, 34-11-34 to 34-11-37, inclusive, am'd
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Bennett, Tyron Tequil, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Municipal courts, pretrial diversion program, voluntary transfer authorized
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Taxation, Hand in Paw, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Kemp, Princess Louise Victoria Boykin Mason, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Motor vehicle dealers, new, franchise act, new and used vehicles, recalls, payment during stop-sale orders when repair parts not available, Sec. 8-20-7.1 added
Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Taxation, Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
United Way and united appeal funds, tax exemption from all taxes, certain existing funds deemed included, Tax Exemption Reform Act of 2017, Sec. 40-9-12 am'd.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
State Parking Deck Authority, maturity date for bonds further provided for, specifications of state parking deck altered, transfer to General Fund from Authority's reserve fund, Secs. 41-10-490, 41-10-497, 41-10-500, 41-10-502, 41-10-513, 41-10-516 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Pryor, Elvira Thomas Boykin, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Foster care, scholarships, Fostering Hope Scholarship Act, any adopted person from foster care program, regardless of age at time of adoption, scholarships available for, Secs. 38-12B-2, 38-12B-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Rich Wingo
Scott, John David, commended
Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Taxation, exemption from sales, use, or ad valorem taxes not applicable to counties or municipalities unless granted the counties or municipalities by adoption of a resolution or ordinance
Sponsor: Patricia Todd
Class 2 municipalities, low-speed vehicles, mun. authorized to provide for operation on municipal streets by ordinance
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Zoning, board of zoning adjustment, appeals required to be filed with circuit court, Sec. 11-52-81 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-140.1 added
Sponsor: Priscilla Dunn
Leonardo DRS, selecting Tuskegee, commended
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Snodgrass, John David, death mourned
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Booth, William, commended
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, use of prohibited under certain conditions, criminal penalties, injunctive relief, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Medicaid, dental services, administration by Medicaid agency to continue, Sec. 22-6-161 am'd.
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Tax preparers, required to provide federal identification number on Alabama income tax returns, business privilege tax return date made the same for state and federal returns, the maximum business privilege tax amount for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT); the name of the Taxpayer Advocate changed to the Taxpayer Assistance Officer, and allows for multiple Taxpayer Assistance Officers, Secs. 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd.
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Caldwell Singers, original, 40 years in gospel music industry, recognized
Sponsor: John Rogers
Bailey, Luke, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Supplemental appropriation, from State General Fund to Alabama Forestry Commission for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Troy University, Women's Basketball Team, 2017 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Wilson, Charles Thomas, death mourned
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-140.1 added
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Alabama Partnership Act, repealed and replaced, procedures for formation and dissolution, conforming changes, Secs. 10A-1-5.10, 10A-1-9.01 added; Secs. 10A-1-5.07, 10A-1-7.33, 10A-8-1.01 to 10A-8-11.04, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 10A-1-1.02, 10A-1-1.03, 10A-1-1.06, 10A-1-1.08, 10A-1-1.12, 10A-1-2.02, 10A-1-3.06, 10A-1-3.17, 10A-1-3.32, 10A-1-3.33, 10A-1-3.41, 10A-1-4.01, 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-4.25, 10A-1-4.31, 10A-1-5.01, 10A-1-5.02, 10A-1-5.03, 10A-1-5.04, 10A-1-5.05, 10A-1-5.06, 10A-1-5.08, 10A-1-5.11, 10A-1-5.12, 10A-1-5.31, 10A-1-5.32, 10A-1-5.33, 10A-1-7.01, 10A-1-7.02, 10A-1-7.03, 10A-1-7.04, 10A-1-7.05, 10A-1-7.06, 10A-1-7.07, 10A-1-7.11, 10A-1-7.12, 10A-1-7.13, 10A-1-7.14, 10A-1-7.22, 10A-1-7.23, 10A-1-7.24, 10A-1-7.31, 10A-1-7.32, 10A-1-7.34, 10A-1-7.36, 10A-1-7.37, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.03, 0A-1-9.21, 10A-1-9.22, 10A-5A-1.02, 10A-5A-1.06, 10A-9A-1.07, 10A-17-1.02 am'd.
Sponsor: William Poole
St. Clair Co., alcoholic beverages, beer tax, distribution of proceeds of the uniform beer tax, Sec. 28-3-190 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Supplemental appropriation, from State General Fund to Alabama Forestry Commission for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Revenue Dept., sale of state land, employment of auction company, Sec. 40-10-134 am'd.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Motor vehicle dealers, new franchise act, recall repairs, payments for used vehicles of same make, payment to hold under Stop-Sale Order if parts not available, Sec. 8-20-7.1 added
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Taxation, Legacy Alumni Group, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: April Weaver
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Day, recognized
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Private sewer systems, regulation by Public Service Commission authorized, Secs. 22-25B-2, 37-4-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Medicaid, inmates in co. jails and under juvenile court, Medicaid eligibility suspended, not terminated, temporary reinstatement for med. care, payment of costs
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Transportation providers, healthcare, exceptions from civil liability
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Class 8 municipalities, weeds, abatement, alternative procedures to declare a public nuisance after prior abatement
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Boys and Girls Clubs, postively impacting lives of young Alabamians, recognized
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Hale Co., probate office, add'l transaction fees, co. commission authorized to establish, distrib.
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Taxation, Josh Willingham Foundation, exempt from sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Alabama Community College Month, April, recognized
Sponsor: William Poole
Jacksonville, alcoholic beverages, sale everyday of the week, regulation by city authorized
Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Rosemore, Marion Goldstein, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Rainbow Omega, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Chesnutt, Jim, professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Kyle South
John Philip Johnston Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 93 in Brundidge, Alabama, named
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Crimes and offenses, Rape 1st degree, parental rights of defendant of child, terminated, Sec. 13A-6-61 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Education, Kyle Graddy Act, administration of single dose autoinjectable epinephrine on K-12 school campuses by students and pursuant to anaphylaxis preparedness program provided, Secs. 16-1-39, 16-1-48 am'd
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Physician Initiative, phase in provision of 100 scholarships per year, scholarships for students who commit to practice family medicine in underserved areas of state, AL. Medical Education Consortium to administer, Dept. of Public Health to fund
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Use tax, simplified sellers, procedures for collection and distribution of proceeds from out-of-state sellers, six month deferral deleted, disclosures re eligible sellers, reporting, Sec. 40-23-197.1 added; Secs. 40-2-11, 40-23-191, 40-23-193, 40-23-195 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Lewis, Blanche Renette, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
McDonald, George, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Warranties, New Assistive Devices Warranty Act, remedies
Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 55, named
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
United Way and united appeal funds, tax exemption from all taxes, certain existing funds deemed included, Tax Exemption Reform Act of 2017, Sec. 40-9-12 am'd.
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Jails, encouraging the reduction of the number of people with mental illness in jails
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Jefferson Co., General Retirement System for Employees, members, retirement system employees eligible, part-time employees, optional membership, Secs. 45-37-123.01, 45-37-123.50 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Forever Wild Land Trust, property in trust, payment of ad valorem taxes from Alabamam Trust Fund, const. amend.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Public property, national motto, In God We Trust, authorized to display
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Frank, Jesse, lifesaving actions, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Lott, Jimmie L., 99th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Ralph Howard
Edwards, Davis; Harris, Colin; and Knopf, Konnor, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Putman, Randy, commended
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Pierce, Julie, commended
Sponsor: Joe Faust
Franklin County, 200 year birthday, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Locust Fork High School Girls Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: David Standridge
Reaves, Dr. Rick, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Carden, Thermon Lee, Commending
Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Education, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, subject charter schools to same laws, rules, policies, and procedures as other public schools, Sec. 16-6F-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Ralph Howard
Crimes of Violence Treatment Reporting Act, requiring physicians and health care professionals to report certain types of injuries and illnesses to police or appropriate law enforcement authorities
Sponsor: April Weaver
Hamm, Wanda Grissom, death mourned
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Parker, Clyde, Death Mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, unanimous vote of jury to recommend death, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Municipalities, Class 1 and Class 2, operating under a countywide civil service system, optional program for hiring and pay of public safety employees
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Hero, lifesaving aid at Ft. Walton
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Fanning, Timothy, commended
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Pewitt, James Dudley, Death Mourned
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Dennis, Harry Eugene, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Medicaid, funding through General Fund, additional 5 mill statewide levy in ad valorem tax distributed for Medicaid purposes, const. amend.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Baker, Ellis Donald, Commending
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Grogan, Kenneth Wayne, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Leeds Elementary School, Jumprope Team, Commended
Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Hammonds, Lynn, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Courts, magistrates and clerks of circuit, and district courts, absolute judicial immunity granted under certain conditions
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Slaughter, Cortney C., commended
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Gladden, Lyndsey Marie, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Tuition assistance for National Guard members, available to members enrolled public, accredited private, or parnership formed between and among public and accredited private institutions of higher education. Sections 31-10-3, 31-10-21, 31-10-25 amended
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Medicaid, expanded to include persons for whom matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement, appropriation
Sponsor: William Beasley
Kemp, Princess Louise Victoria Boykin Mason, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Casey, Audrey Mae, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Board of Athletic Trainers, to change references from apprentice athletic trainers to athletic trainer students, to require persons to be qualified health care professionals to be licensed as athletic trainers. Sections 34-40-2, 34-40-3, 34-40-5, 34-40-9, 34-40-15 Code of Alabama 1975, amd
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Emergency telephone service, 911 Fund, distribution to districts on per capita basis, Sec. 11-98-5.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Williams, Earlene, death mourned
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Montgomery Co., civil service of process fee, collection by sheriff clarified, Act 2015-264, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Dimitri Polizos
Heinrich, Mark, outstanding professional achievements, commended
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Woodall, Fred C., death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Carrell, Edward Z., Death Mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Alabama State University and the Honey Bee'z, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Burton, Jane Auman, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Martin, Tyler Matthew, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Clayton, Karen J., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Brasher, Beatrice "Bea", Death Mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Thomas, Ronald, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Mountain Brook High School Boys Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Coin operated amusement machines, taxation, annual license tax, penalties, Amusement-Entertainment Machine Fee Act
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Public officers and employees, salaries, appointed department heads, cabinet members, personnel board, annual salary increase capped at three percent, Sec. 36-6-6 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Hayden, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: David Standridge
R. A. Hubbard Girls Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Elberta, corp. limits alt.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Jobe, Ben, death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Cullman Co., parks owned by county, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund, remaining funds after disbursement to event winners made, further provided for, Sec. 45-22-222 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Showers, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Legislative Council, quorum, vote requirements, Sec. 29-6-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Ali, Miniya I., commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Mount Joy Baptist Church, 160th Anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Danny Garrett
St. Clair Co., personnel board, Act 1729, 1971 Reg. Sess., Act 739, 1978 Reg. Sess., Act 831, 1978 Reg. Sess., Act 79-243, 1979 Reg. Sess., Act 81-72, 1981 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Air Conditioning and Heating System, in State House, Joint Legislative Committee to Investigate the condition of
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Calhoun Co., bingo for charitable purposes, licensees prohibited from operating in a residential area, Amendment 508 (Section 1, Local Amendments, Calhoun County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd, const. amend.
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Crimes, obscene material, child pornography, prostitution, Internet access to be restricted, filter required
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Washington Co., business licenses, renewals by mail, license plates, online renewals, fees authorized
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Bryant, F. R., commended
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Senate, districts redrawn
Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Retirement System, Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, retirees, surcharge authorized when retiree performs duties for compensation, including independent contractors, for employers participating in ERS and TRS, without suspension of retiree's retirement allowance, certain disclosures required
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Brown, Cleophus Lamarr, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: John Rogers
Taxation, Trips for Kids, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: David Faulkner
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Taxation, National Federation of the Blind, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Brown, Cleophus Lamarr, Sr., death mourned
Sponsor: John Rogers
Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, 36-27-59 am'd.
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Pornography, public health hazard, recognized
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Colleges and universities, prohibit from requiring resident of state who lives within 75 miles of campus to live on campus
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
House of Representatives, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed, Sec. 29-1-1.2 added
Sponsor: John Knight
St. Clair Co., sheriff, compensation
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Class 2 municipalities, entertainment districts, authorized to have five, licensed premises further defined, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.
Sponsor: James Buskey
Sales tax holiday for school items, dates amended to July, Secs. 40-23-211, 40-23-213 am'd.
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Notice in writing, House, Rule 34 procedures for resolutions of local applications
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Lewis Smith Lake, Alabama's premier lake, recognized
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Moore, Hal, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Insurance Dept. Risk-Based Capital Act, information obtained privileged, Holding Company System Regulatory Act, exception for enterprise reports deleted, Commissioner authorized to share information with NAIC, legal authority for group-wide supervisor for international insurance groups, Sec. 27-29-6.2 added; Secs. 27-2B-9, 27-29-1, 27-29-4, 27-29-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Slade Blackwell
Thomaston, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Rainbow Omega, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Junior Leagues, certain incorporated junior leagues, exempt from all sales and use taxes
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Captain Joseph "Pete" Peterson Memorial Boulevard, portion of State Road 199 in Macon County, named
Sponsor: William Beasley
Farrior, Cedrick A., commended
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Brown, Henry Vernon, 90th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
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
Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
St. Clair Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney
Sponsor: Jim Hill
McLeod, Thomas A., death mourned
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Sales tax holiday for school items, dates amended to July, Secs. 40-23-211, 40-23-213 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Frazer, Nimrod T., occasion of the centennial anniversary of World War I, recognized
Sponsor: John Knight
Judge of probate, counties where judge is an attorney, probate court to have same contempt powers as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
McFadden, James Sherman and Amanda Findley, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Use tax, simplified sellers, procedures for collection and distribution of proceeds from out-of-state sellers, six month deferral deleted, disclosures re eligible sellers, reporting, Sec. 40-23-197.1 added; Secs. 40-2-11, 40-23-191, 40-23-193, 40-23-195 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Alabama's Bicentennial, supporting celebration
Sponsor: Mike Ball
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Whittington, Ricky, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
McDonald, George, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Montgomery Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney
Sponsor: Dimitri Polizos
Jobe, Ben, death mourned
Sponsor: John Knight
Americans First Act, clarifying status of institutions of higher education as agencies of state under Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act and required to comply with all immigration laws or be subject to forfeiture of certain funds, Sec. 31-13-5.1 added
Sponsor: Phil Williams
International Omphalocele Awareness Day, January 31, recognized
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Bicentennial Capitol Park, development of, supported
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Danny Corbett Highway, portion of United States Highway 80 between Woodland Drive and West Drive in Russell County, named
Sponsor: William Beasley
Showers, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Drugs, prescription, exempt from business license tax based on gross receipts, Sec. 40-23-4.1 am'd.
Sponsor: William Beasley
Motor vehicles, self-driving vehicles, Joint Legislative Committee established to study
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Firearm, possession prohibited at certain places including by persons with a valid pistol permit, exception for qualified retired law enforcement officers, Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Homeowners' Associations, formation as a nonprofit corporation, required, certain documents to be filed with Secretary of State, Secretary of State to implement a database of such filings, Secs. 35-20-1 to 35-20-14, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Winfield City High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad, commended
Sponsor: Mike Millican
Sumter Co., hazardous waste sites, solid waste fees, distribution, Act 83-480, 1983 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person trespassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1 am'd.
Sponsor: William Poole
Indigents, increase the rate of fees an attorney can charge for representation of, Secs. 15-12-21, 15-12-22 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network, recognized
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Hunting, waterfowl stamps, lifetime, cost-of-living adjustment in fee, Sec. 9-11-433 am'd.
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Rare Disease Advisory Council, created
Sponsor: April Weaver
Dean, Frank Bienville, death mourned
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Red Bay Hospital, 50 years of service, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Locke, Riley Davis, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Local Government Training Institute, bd. of director, two add'l members appointed by Assoc. of Co. Commissions, quorum, expanded to include certification of co. employees and programs, Sec. 11-3-45 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Drake, Thomas Edwin, death mourned
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, markup set, increases limited based on act of Legislature
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Manufacturers and dealers of boats, boat trailers, add'l authorization to provide temporary license plates and registration certificates, when sold out of state, Sec. 32-6-212 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Giles, Donald Lee, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Levite Jewish Community Center, condemning bomb threats, and supporting Jewish community
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Moncrief, Brenetta, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Cockfighting, crimes of, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-12-4 am'd.
Sponsor: John Rogers
Contracts, regulating automatic renewal of certain contracts, exemptions
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Real property, tax sales, excess funds, redemption payments, application to all funds held by a county, retroactive effect regardless of when tax sale occurred, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Washington Co., sheriff, service of process, fee authorized, sheriff's law enforcement fund established, distribution of funds provided for
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Showers, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Lee Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney and circuit clerk
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Girls scouts, 100 years of selling cookies, commended
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Poe, Jesse, heroic actions, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Congress, calling for Constitutional Convention to limit laws to single subject, clearly expressed in title
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Dogs, service dogs, harassment or injuring prohibited, penalties, definition to include therapy dogs, Act 2016-132, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd, Sec. 13A-11-231 am'd.
Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Fiduciaries, Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, adopted, fiduciaries, duties with regard to computer files, web domains, virtual currency and other digital assets, Secs. 19-1A-1 to 19-1A-18, inclusive, added
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Strickland, Jeff, commended
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Centennial of World War I, recognized
Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Firearms, to clarify prohibition of firearms in certain places, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-85 repealed; Secs. 13A-11-61.2 13A-11-73 am'd.
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Montgomery Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Education, inappropriate conduct, public K-12, annual inservice training for teachers to recognize behavior of students
Sponsor: Mack Butler
Ali, Miniya I., commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Showers, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Mental Health Dept., duties, provision of applied behavior analysis services, autistic children, appropriation for program
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Hammon, Representative Micky, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Autauga Co., revenue commissioner, salary and expense allowance
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Evans, Lee, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Jenkins, Samuel, Sr., death mourned
Sponsor: Joe Faust
State government, state agencies, confirmation by Senate of person appointed to head of certain depts.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Taxation, adjusted gross income range expanded for maximum standard deductions, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.
Sponsor: Reed Ingram
R. A. Hubbard Girls Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Showers, Richard, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Mount Joy Baptist Church, 160th anniversary, commended
Wheeler, Oliver Threat, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Competitive bid, exemption for certain local schools public works contracts, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Phil Williams
Cobb, Janet, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
U.S. Congress, urged to pass the Miners Protection Act
Sponsor: Greg Reed
U.S. Congress, urged to pass the Miners Protection Act
Sponsor: Kyle South
Schools, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, appointing authorities for memberships on commission revised, State Dept. of Ed. to annually publish list of registered authorizers, statewide deadlines on timeline provided further, authorizers permitted to encourage proposals with specific approach or theme, execution time for charter contract extended from 60 to 120 days, operational funding provisions revised, Secs. 16-6F-6, 16-6F-7, 16-6F-10 am'd.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Rolling, Madison, Miss Auburn 2016, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Autauga, Chilton, and Elmore Co's., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney
Sponsor: James Martin
Ladner, Donald Carl, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Maplesville High School Football Team, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Covington Co., board of education, members, residency and election from, area of county outside of areas with separate city school system
Sponsor: Mike Jones
Jacksonville Civil Service Board, compensation of board members, review of employee files, review of applicants and filling of vacancies, discharge of probationary employees, authority of mayor and administrator, and office space within city provided for, Secs. 45-8A-71.04, 45-8A-71.05, 45-8A-71.06, 45-8A-71.08 to 45-8A-71.15, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Veterans, unemployed, tax credit created for hiring of, regardless of whether veteran was recently deployed, Sec. 40-18-320.1 added; Secs. 40-18-320, 40-18-321, 40-18-322, 40-18-324 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, March 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Frazier, Louise, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Donaldson, Cora Ida Amesbury, death mourned
Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Presidential and vice presidential electors, elected in direct proportion to popular vote, Sec. 17-14-34 am'd.
Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Taxes, income, credits, authorized for active volunteer firefighters with min. number of training hrs. under certain conditions, record-keeping requirements, Revenue Dept., rulemaking authority, penalties
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Lodging tax, exclusion of area not used as lodging, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
McCall, Zodie, death mourned
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Sewer systems, community and cluster wastewater systems, regulation by Public Service Commission, Sec. 22-25B-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Jones, Glenn, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Clemons, Jack K., death mourned
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
McCall, Zodie, death mourned
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform, continued
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Geneva County High School Girls Basketball Team, commended
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Johnson, Larry Dale, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Brooks, Kenny Charles, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Perry, John, commended
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Carney, David, commended
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Smith, Annie L., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
O'Neal, Annie, 100th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Crosson, Hilda Jane, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Rice, Joyce Richardson, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Ham, George D., commended
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Pornography, public health crisis, recognized
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Lackey, Gary G., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Rodgers, Franklin D., Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Adline Clarke
Autauga, Chilton, and Elmore Co's., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Municipal courts, mayors and municipal court judges, mayor authorized to remit court costs imposed by municipal court judge, municipal court judges authorized to remit certain costs upon a showing of indigency, mayor's authority to commute sentences removed, municipal court judges authorized to issue arrest warrants and hold certain persons in contempt of court, Secs. 12-14-15, 12-14-31, 12-14-32 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Motor vehicles, veterans, distinctive license plates for recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve Livingston
Workers' compensation, firefighters, rebuttable presumption established, occupational disease, Secs. 25-5-110, 25-5-120 am'd.
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Senate, Special Order Calendar
National Women's History Month, March 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Animals, permitting therapy dogs in courtroom with vulnerable witness, authorize judge to use discretionary funds
Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Shroud Award, recipient named
Sponsor: James Martin
Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Lowndes Co., co. board of education, compensation
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Real property, tax sales, excess funds, redemption payments, application to all funds held by a county, retroactive effect regardless of when tax sale occurred, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Animals, required rabies vaccines for canidae or felidae, further provided for, possession of certain canidae or felidae, possession of certain large felidae or wolves, prohibited under certain conditions, penalties, Sec. 3-8-2 added; Sec. 3-8-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, education requirement to become a law enforcement officer amended to include nonpublic education, Sec. 36-21-46 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Baldwin Co., gasoline and motor fuel, excise tax, add'l, county commission authorized to levy, Sec. 45-2-244.044 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Public Housing authorities, non-profit affiliates of, limited immunity extended to Sec. 24-1-27 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Reed
Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Stream protection rule of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Congress urged to overturn
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Clay Co., tobacco tax, distrib. of proceeds, Secs. 45-14-244.04, 45-14-244.05 repealed
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Alred, Michael W., commended
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Gray, Sarah Jester, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Holley, Joel G., outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Issac Whorton
Interior Designers, Alabama Board for Registered, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Medicaid fraud, crime of further provided for, penalty, made Class C felony, statutes of limitations revised for certain fraudulent activity, Sec. 22-1-11 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Warner, Jonathan Westervelt, death mourned
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Obama, Barack Hussein, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Smyth, Justice D., III, death mourned
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Sailors, Vera Dell Ragland, 106th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Alabama Aerospace Week, February 28 - March 2, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Class 6 municipality, certain telecommunications services authorized in county where Class 6 municipality located and within corp. limits and police jurisdiction of other municipalities located in same county
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn
Walker, Tom, commended
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Podiatry, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Sonogram, specific information regarding unborn child, required notice, penalty for violation, Ultrasound Access Act
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Amberson, William, death mourned
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Joint Legislative Task Force on Highway Safety, created
Sponsor: Allen Farley
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and May, Todd, commended
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Voter identification, exemption for religious objection, created, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Extradition, person in the state charged with a crime in another state, further provided for, requirement for indictment deleted, Sec. 15-9-34 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Giles, Donald Lee, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Midwives, State Board of Midwifery, established, licensure and regulation, penalties, Secs. 34-19-11 to 34-19-19, inclusive, added; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-43-3 am'd; Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Elections, primary runoff elections, voter prohibited from switching parties between primary elections
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
State Superintendent of Education, election of, required, term of office, Amendment 284 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Coal-fired power plants, impact of future EPA regulations, concern expressed
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Zoning, board of zoning adjustment, appeals required to be filed with circuit court, Sec. 11-52-81 am'd.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Extradition, person in the state charged with a crime in another state, further provided for, requirement for indictment deleted, Sec. 15-9-34 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Sloan, Shannon, death mourned
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Girls scouts, 100 years of selling cookies, commended
Sponsor: Terri Collins
Congress, urged to strengthen laws and prosecution relating to unwanted telephone communications
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Deployment of advanced, innovative electric transmission technology, support expressed
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Coal combustion products, conservation, preservation, and recovery, encouraged
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Coal-fired power plants, impact of future EPA regulations, concern expressed
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Moncrief, Brenetta, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
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
Sims, James K., outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Clean energy innovations and applications, encouraged
Sponsor: Joe Faust
Chambless King Architects, commended
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Nation's power grid, protection from cyber threats urged
Sponsor: David Standridge
Home Builders Licensure Board, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Board of Registrars, guidelines revised, diverse appointments required, ineligibility for service, compensation revised, hours of operation, Sec. 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, 17-3-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Congress, urged to support President Donald Trump's Government Reform Agenda
Sponsor: Barry Moore
Optometry, Alabama Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Pardons and Paroles Board, prisoners, pardon, parole, or conditional release of, Executive Director to certify official order within 30 days, Sec. 15-22-37 am'd.
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Marriage and Family Therapy, Board of Examiners in, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Smith, Kimberly LeAnne Elrod, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
White, Thomas L., death mourned
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Winfield City High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad, commended
Sponsor: Mike Millican
Alabama's Bicentennial, supporting celebration
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Hammon, Representative Micky, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Clean energy innovations and applications, encouraged
Sponsor: Joe Faust
National Women's History Month, March 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Ladner, Donald Carl, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Houston Co., revenue commissioner, add'l expense allowance and salary, Sec. 45-35-240 repealed
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Stream protection rule of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Congress urged to overturn
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Athletic Trainers, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Coal combustion products, conservation, preservation, and recovery, encouraged
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Advance nuclear reactors and nuclear technologies, encouraging ongoing bipartisan efforts to spur development of
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Ireland, Pauline Tucker, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Advance nuclear reactors and nuclear technologies, encouraging ongoing bipartisan efforts to spur development of
Sponsor: Pebblin Warren
Deployment of advanced, innovative electric transmission technology, support expressed
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Nation's power grid, protection from cyber threats urged
Sponsor: David Standridge
Alabama's record export sales for 2016, commended
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Frazer, Nimrod T., occasion of the centennial anniversary of World War I, recognized
Sponsor: John Knight
Development of advanced carbon emission reduction technologies, supported
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Development of advanced carbon emission reduction technologies, supported
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Elevator Safety Review Board, Sunset law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2018, inspectors, Labor Dept. to establish qualifications by rule, Secs. 25-13-2, 25-13-6, 25-13-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Giles, Donald Lee, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Real Estate Commission, rule making authority clarified, Sec. 34-27-8.1added
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Senate, Special Order Calendar
County Superintendent of Education, required to be appointed unless provided otherwise by constitution
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Jordan, Will, commended
Sponsor: Stephen Hurst
Pardons and Paroles Board, membership increased, pay scale adjusted, Sec. 15-22-20 am'd.
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Moorer, Marvin, death mourned
Sponsor: John Rogers
Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Fantasy contests, regulation of, consumer protection measures by operators required, audits, civil penalties, Fantasy Contests Act, established
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Spelman College National Alumnae Association, Huntsville Area Chapter, 30th anniversary, recognized
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Jenkins, Samuel, Sr., death mourned
Sponsor: Joe Faust
Fisher, Hannah, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Nasa's Marshall Space Flight Center and May, Todd, recognized
Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added
Sponsor: James Martin
Lay midwives, State Board of Registration for Lay Midwifery, created, powers and duties, qualifications necessary to register, penalties, Secs. 19-34-30 to 19-34-40, inclusive, added; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-19-1 to 34-19-10, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Hobson, Alabama, 200th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Swoope, Susie Seals, 100th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Retirement, transfer of funds from Clerks' and Registers' Supernumerary Fund, Secs. 12-18-110, 16-25-4, 36-27-12.1 am'd.
Sponsor: John Knight
Modi, Nicki, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Rural physician tax credit, Secs. 40-18-130, 40-18-131, 40-18-132 am'd.
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Maplesville High School Football Team, commended
Sponsor: James Martin
Motor vehicles, seat belt use required for each occupant while vehicle is in motion, Secs. 32-5B-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Term limits, members of the Alabama Legislature, election to limited to four full terms, const. amend.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Russell Co., gasoline excise tax, district to local municipalities, Act 859, 1969 First Sp. Sess, repealed
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Community College System, established as body corporate, eligibility of employees of system and colleges to participate in TRS and PEEHIP clarified, board authorized to acquire and dispose of property, Secs. 16-60-110.1, 16-60-111.4, 16-60-111.10 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to reallocate judgeships under certain conditions
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Education, gifted or talented children, grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education, local match required
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Randolph Co., Industrial Development Council estab., membs., terms, duties, funding, distrib of tobacco tax
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Water, use from Ala., Tennessee, and Tombigbee Rivers by non-riparian landowners under certain conditions for agricultural purposes, duties and reporting by Water Resources Commission, Sec. 9-10B-22.1 added
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Geologist, Board of Licensure for Professional, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to increase or decrease judgeships under certain criteria
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Henry Co., revenue commissioner, expense allowance for current term, salary increase next term of office, budget functions and operations of office combined
Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Veterans, unemployed, tax credit created for hiring of, regardless of whether veteran was recently deployed, Sec. 40-18-320.1 added; Secs. 40-18-320, 40-18-321, 40-18-322, 40-18-324 am'd.
Sponsor: John Knight
Teachers, application fee for teaching certificate, limited to initial application, Sec. 16-23-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Interpreters and Transliterators, Licensure Board for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Nursing Home Administrators, Board of Examiners of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Consumer loans, lines of credit, financial products, interest rate, capped, const. amend.
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2021, Sec. 34-24-165 am'd.
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Physical Therapy, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 26 through March 4, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Kenneth L. Bettis Memorial Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 21, named
Sponsor: Alan Baker
Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Dental Examiners, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
O'Neal, Annie, 100th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Senate Black Caucus, and Black History Month, recognized
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Etowah Co., lodging taxes, distrib. of certain taxes, Act 2016-368, 2016 Reg. Sess., repealed
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend.
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network, recognized
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
Hearing Instrument Dealers, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Compensation, part-time and adjunct professors, 2-yr public instutitions of higher education, at a rate of at least 50 percent of a full-time professor, for teaching the same or similar courses at the same instutition
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
State agencies, fees authorized to be lowered or assessed by agencies, requirement to apply to retain fees to fund agency deleted, distrib. as provided for fees, Sec. 41-1-11 am'd.
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Manufactured Housing Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Child abuse or neglect, mandatory reporting requirements, Sec. 26-14-3 am'd
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Nursing, Board of, Sunset law review, continued with modification until October 1, 2021, Sec. 34-21-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Legislative member, indicted on felony charge, suspended from leadership position, imposed
Sponsor: Allen Treadaway
Age of majority, lowered to 18 years, to retain the age limitation for tobacco sales, Secs. 26-1-1, 13A-12-3
Sponsor: William Poole
Pharmacy, State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019.
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Sales and use tax on food, reduced by one-percent, beginning October 1, 2017
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Backpacks, school administrators urged to educate about potential health impacts of heavy backpacks, proactive measures to avoid injury
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Environmental Management Dept., centralized waste treatment facilities, permits, bond or financial assurance further provided for, provisions for fees based on cost to treat repealed, Secs. 22-25C-1, 22-25C-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Indigent defense, juvenile court, guardian ad litems, maximum atty fee for services raised, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd.
Sponsor: Vivian Figures
Voter registration, convicted felons, moral turpitude defined for purposes of crimes which disqualify persons from voting, Felony Voter Disqualification Act, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-4-3, 17-4-4 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Taxation, Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., exempt from sales, county and municipal taxes
Sponsor: Artis McCampbell
Legislature, term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to two full terms, const. amend.
Sponsor: Will Ainsworth
Motor vehicles, towing, ALEA authorized to regulate, fee dispute resolution process, civil penalties
Sponsor: Donnie Chesteen
Drake, Thomas Edwin, death mourned
Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Taxation, Alabama Eye Bank, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Sales and use tax, exemptions under sales tax and use tax standardized, sales of photographs and commissioned portraits exempt as a service, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Licenses, business delivery licenses, cap penalty for failure to purchase, Sec. 11-51-194 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Parental rights, right to direct upbringing, education, care, and custody of child, const. amend.
Sponsor: Matt Fridy
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
McFadden, James Sherman and Amanda Findley, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Traffic citations, super speeders, additional civil penalties imposed, distribution of fees, revocation of driver's license under certain conditions
Sponsor: Connie Rowe
Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Commercial fishing, net and seine permits, permittee authorized to designate person for captains license to operate vessel, licensue by Conservation and Natual Resources Dept, Sec. 9-12-113.1 added
Sponsor: James Hanes
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Corporate income tax rate reduced to five percent, const. amend.
Sponsor: Timothy Wadsworth
Social workers, to make it a crime of assault in the second degree with intent to cause physical injury to a social worker while performing his or her duties, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., oysters and certain other seafood, cause of action for damages created, treble damages, affirmative defense
Sponsor: Tim Melson
Child care facilities, church based, licensing required, Secs. 13A-6-29, 38-7-2, 38-7-3, 38-13-2, 38-13-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Corrections Dept., inmates being released, application for nondriver identification authorized, Sec. 14-10-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Allen Farley
Motor vehicles, removal of child or incapacitated person from locked vehicle, immunity under certain conditions
Sponsor: John Rogers
Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Huntley, Ada Ruth, commended
Sponsor: April Weaver
Hawkins, William, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
McEarchern, Joe, commended
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Employment practice, unlawful to inquire from job applicant information relating to arrests or conviction of crimes, criminal record, with exceptions
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Fowler, Dee O., commended
Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
First Responders, recognized
Sponsor: Steve Clouse
Cunningham, Trey, commended
Sponsor: Mike Millican
Hammack, Stanley K., commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Beauregard High School Football Team, commended
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day, February 16, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Red Bay Hospital, 50 years of service, recognized
Sponsor: Johnny Morrow
Newton, William D., outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Taxation, exempt Rosetta James Scholarship Foundation from sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Compensation, provide compensation to a garnishee in the form of a tax credit, Sec. 6-10-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Self-Care Awareness Month, February 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Jones, Shandy Wesley, posthumously commended
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Dr. Sidney C. Phillips, Jr., Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 193 in in Mobile County, named
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
State sales and use tax increased, phase-in period, sales and use tax on food phased out, exempt by 2017, counties and municipalities prohibited from increasing sales tax on food, Secs. 40-23-2, 40-23-61 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Christenberry, William A., Jr., posthumously commended
Sponsor: Chris Pringle
Crimes and offenses, possession of marijuana, violation punishable by a fine only, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.
Sponsor: Patricia Todd
State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food and over-the-counter drugs removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Patterson, Jimmy, commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Talladega County Alumnae Chapter, 40th anniversary celebration, commended
Waggoner, Lindsey, commended
Sponsor: Arnold Mooney
Benjamin, Richard L., outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Rockhold, Lois Tillman, death mourned
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Legislature, joint session called for receiving the Consul General Louise Blais of Canada
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Mercedes-Benz of Alabama, 20th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Gordon, Barbara Ann Thornton, death mourned
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Strong, Jamel, commended
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Sessions, Jeff, nomination and confirmation, commended
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Latham, Lance L., commended
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Lang, Charles V., commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church, 119th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, AKA Day at the Capitol, recognized
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Rural Medical Scholars Program, 20th Year Anniversary, recognized
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Class 6 municipality, certain telecommunications services authorized in county where Class 6 municipality located and within corp. limits and police jurisdiction of other municipalities located in same county
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Veterans Memorial Highway, Chastain Boulevard in the city limits of Glencoe, named
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Armbrecht, Eugenia LeBlanc, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Newberry, Bryan, Marine of the Year, commended
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Appropriation process, shared revenue fund established, distribution of certain revenue above amount of revenue in the General Fund and Education Trust Fund prior to act
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Hillman, Randall I., commended
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Tuscaloosa Co., 6th Judicial Circuit, additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election
Sponsor: William Poole
Barnes, Alton R., commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Arts Education Month, March 2017, recognized
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Swoope, Susie Seals, 100th birthday, commended
Sponsor: Marcel Black
Wood, Cara Crews, 50th birthday celebration, commended
Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Public assistance, additional requirements for TANF and SNAP benefits, termination of benefits for certain benefits, review of certain EBT card purchases required
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Economic recovery, urging Congress to adopt an economic recovery program
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar
Capital crimes, aggravating circumstances if victim of a capital offense was a law enforcement or correctional officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician, Sec. 13A-6-22.2 added
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Greater Shiloh Baptist Church, groundbreaking ceremony, recognized
Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Education, State Dept. of Education and Alabama Dept. of Rehabilitation Services, to consult with Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind to select language developmental milestones and monitor and track progress of deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Sponsor: Margie Wilcox
Montgomery, Red Light Safety Act, repealed, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess., repealed; Acts 2011-298 and 2011-337, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Act 2016-117, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Sponsor: John Knight
Lieutenant Governor Lucy Baxley Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 84, named
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Space, Alabama Space Authority, created within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, membership and powers
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Fiduciary funds, unclaimed, paid to circuit clerk for holding, Sec. 19-3-87 am'd.
Sponsor: William Poole
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Death certificates, must include last four digits of decedent's Social Security number, Sec. 22-9A-14 am'd.
Sponsor: Shay Shelnutt
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day, February 16, 2017, recognized
Sponsor: April Weaver
Alimony, interim, rehabilitative, and periodic awards of, authorized under certain conditions, applicable after January 1, 2018.
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Transportation Commission, established, members, duties, compensation, appointment of Transportation Department director, department not subject to Budget Management Act, Secs. 23-1-21, 23-1-21.2 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd.
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Jurors, service in criminal cases, names of sealed, contact by parties with for specified purposes prohibited, procedures for contact with jurors, penalties for violation
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
President Donald J. Trump, Congress urged to investigate ties to Russia
Sponsor: Thomas Jackson
Anthony Ray Hinton, approp., wrongful incarceration
Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Moore, Hal, death mourned
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn
Hoover High School Boys and Girls Track Teams, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Captial offenses, enumerated capital offenses, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Criminal witnesses, contact with by criminal defendant prohibited without notice to prosecutor, penalties for violations, Defense Initiated Victims Outreach initiative, funding of by public funds prohibited, Sec. 15-23-73 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, AKA Day at the Capitol, recognized
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Brewer, Albert Preston, death mourned
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Hate crimes, enhanced penalties expanded to include crimes motivated by victim's actual or perceived employment as a law enforcement officer or firefighter, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.
Sponsor: John Rogers
Animals, dogs, humane treatment of, humane tethering device, limited immunity
Sponsor: Jim Patterson
Teachers, teaching certificates, revocation, State Superintendent of Education to coordinate with Criminal Justice Information Center in identifying any teachers convicted of a felony, State Superintendent required to notify school districts, Sec. 16-23-5 am'd.; Act 2010-264, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Sponsor: John Rogers
Class 5 municipality, governing body authorized to establish two entertainment districts within corporate limits, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Blackshear
Handley High School Football Team, commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment
Sponsor: John Rogers
First Baptist Church of Springville, 200th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: Jim Hill
State Holidays, observing Robert E. Lee's birthday on fourth Monday in April, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.
Sponsor: John Rogers
Competitive bids, Internet procedures required under certain conditions, Secs. 39-2-2, 41-16-50 am'd.
Sponsor: Randy Davis
Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added
Sponsor: Clyde Chambliss
Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Lee Co., public providers of municipal telecommunications services, remove certain restrictions on coverage area, notice required by public providers intending to expand coverage, sources of funding limited, certain taxes in expanded coverage area required of public provider, const. amend.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Taxation, Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, Inc., exempt from state, co. and municipal sales and use taxes
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Taxation, provide income tax deduction, military stationed out of state
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Burgess, Virginia Ree, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Handley High School Football Team, commended
Sponsor: Bob Fincher
Cunningham, Trey, commended
Sponsor: Mike Millican
Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation
Sponsor: William Poole
Senate, Special Order Calendar
Motor vehicles, Dept. of Transportation authorize under certain conditions to recover damages for damaging a highway, damage further defined, Sec. 32-5-9 am'd.
Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
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
Governor, urged to revive the Office of Small Business Development
Sponsor: Danny Garrett
Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Talladega College, appropriation
Sponsor: William Poole
Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury, driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, Department of Transportation employees authorized to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Moore, Hal, death mourned
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn
Pistol permits, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), creation of database for law enforcement, submission of info by sheriff
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Bean, Russell and Jewel, commended
Sponsor: Berry Forte
Joint Legislative Task Force, Budget Reform, extending existence, commended
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Jenkins, Michael Duane, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business
Sponsor: Del Marsh
Hate crimes, enhanced penalties expanded to include crimes motivated by victim's actual or perceived employment as a law enforcement officer, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.
Sponsor: John Rogers
Attorneys, requiring an attorney to disclose to a client whether he or she has a current malpractice insurance policy
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering
Sponsor: Merika Coleman-Evans
Tuskegee University, appropriation
Sponsor: William Poole
Taxes, income, credits, authorized for active volunteer firefighters with min. number of training hrs. under certain conditions, record-keeping requirements, Revenue Dept., rulemaking authority, penalties
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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: Trip Pittman
Voter registration, automatic, authorized
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Post-Traumatic Stress Injury awareness, recognized
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Family law, paternity, alleged father, testing where mother alleges, by word or publication
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Autism, health benefit plans, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Garrett, Fred Lawson, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Governor, invited to address joint session of Legislature, committee appointed to escort to joint session
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Taxation, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education
Sponsor: William Poole
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Courts, require Judicial Inquiry Commission to submit complaints against Justices of the Supreme Court or Judges on the Court of Criminal or Civil Appeals to the House Judiciary Committee for a decision of further adjudication, const. amend.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Advanced practice nursing, titles and definitions revised, clinical nurse specialists authorized to collaborate with physicians, Sec. 34-21-90.1 added; Secs. 34-21-80, 34-21-81, 34-21-83 to 34-21-92, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Motor vehicles, traffic fines and fees, prevent suspension or revocation of defendant's driver's license for failure or inability to pay fines and costs
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Cofield, Harbert L., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Taxation, exempt small business owners having personal business property of less than $20,000 from tax
Sponsor: Nathaniel Ledbetter
Physician Manpower Initiative, phase in of AL. College of Osteopathic Medicine medical students, scholarships for students who commit to practice family medicine in underserved areas of state, AL. Medical Education Consortium to administer, Dept. of Public Health to fund
Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Conley, Dennis A., death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Maggie Street Missionary Baptist Church, 119th anniversary, commended
Sponsor: John Knight
Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017, appropriations to the Alabama Forestry Commission, Forensic Sciences Dept., Insurance Dept., and Board of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
Sponsor: Trip Pittman
Mortgages, recording fee increased, distrib. to the Alabama Housing Trust Fund and the Alabama Homebuyer's Initiative, Sec. 40-22-2 am'd.
Sponsor: Patricia Todd
PEEHIP, amount certified to Governor and Legislature required to be sufficient to fund ensuing year, only if appropriated less than amount requested may board increase costs to consumer or reduce coverage, Sec. 16-26A-8 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Fetal Heartbeat Act, prohibits physician from performing abortion after heartbeat has been detected; abortion further defined, penalties
Sponsor: Terri Collins
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
House of Representatives, House rules amended
Sponsor: Randy Davis
State Employees' Health Insurance Plan and Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, creation of the Public Employees' Health Insurance Board to govern the plans, membership and qualifications, revision of membership of the Public Education Flexible Employee Benefits Board, the Healthcare Data Advisory Council, and the Alabama Prescription Cost Initiative, Sec. 36-29-2 repealed; Secs. 9-10A-20, 11-91-8, 11-91A-1, 11-91A-2, 11-91A-4 to 11-91A-7, inclusive, 12-5A-9, 16-13-231, 16-25A-1, 16-25A-2, 16-25A-2.1, 16-25A-3, 16-25A-7, 16-25A-8, 16-25A-15, 16-25A-16, 16-25A-17, 16-25A-42, 22-11A-118, 36-1-6.2, 36-27-6.4, 36-29-1, 36-29-3, 36-29-5, 36-29-6, 36-29-13, 36-29-14, 36-29-14.1, 36-29-15, 36-29-17, 36-29-18, 36-29-19.9, 36-29A-2, 36-34-2, 36-35-3, 36-36-1, 36-36-3, 36-36-4, 36-36-5, 36-36-6, 36-36-7, 41-10-725 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Pettus
Smith, Robert Joseph, death mourned
Sponsor: Jim Carns
Labor, restriction on the percentage of temporary employees a company that received incentives may employ, Sec. 41-29-2.1 added
Sponsor: Bobby Singleton
Occupancy tax, transient defined, leases expressly exempt from tax, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.
Sponsor: Tim Melson
House of Representatives, Senate notified that House is in session and ready to transact business
Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Youth sports, unpaid and volunteer youth athletics assoc. personnel to complete a youth injury mitigation course annually
Sponsor: Ritchie Whorton
Hill, Berley Wayne, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Board of Registrars, guidelines revised, diverse appointments required, ineligibility for service, compensation revised, hours of operation, Sec. 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, 17-3-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Alan Baker
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: Dick Brewbaker
Alexander, Amara, commended
Sponsor: Anthony Daniels
State Bd. of Pharmacy, licensed pharmacists authorized to dispense interchangeable or therapeutically equivalent substitutes for biological products, Secs. 34-23-1, 34-23-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Ronald Johnson
Elections, qualification of electors, not serving court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, eligible to register and vote, Sec. 17-3-30 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Death penalty repealed, Secs. 13A-5-39, 13A-5-43, 13A-5-44, 15-18-100 am'd; Secs. 13A-5-45 to 13A-5-53, inclusive, 13A-5-55, 13A-5-59, 15-18-80 to 15-18-86, inclusive, repealed
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Trump, Donald J., commended
Sponsor: Del Marsh
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
Fantasy Sports Contests Act, creation of, operation of fantasy sports contests auth., licensure requirements, administered by Secretary of State, Fantasy Sports Fund, created
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Sonogram, specific information regarding unborn child, required notice, penalty for violation, Ultrasound Access Act
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Election, voter registration, allowed any day board of registrars has office hours, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Courts, fines and fees, Fairness in Enforcement of Fines and Fees Act, required to comply with basic constitutional principles of due process, equal protection, and right to counsel when enforcing fines and fees
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Pistol permits, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), creation of database for law enforcement, submission of info by sheriff
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Barnes, Alton R., commended
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Deceptive trade practices, action against violations must be brought within four years from the act, Sec. 8-9-14 am'd
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Education, compensation, high school athletic coach limited to 75 percent of principals compensation
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Hunting, bait, authorize the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait, landowners given certain authority, Secs. 9-11-244, 9-11-245 am'd.
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Public works projects, bidding preference for local contractors, authorized, Sec. 39-2-6 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Dog or cat breeders, Alabama Dog or Cat Breeders Commission, established, appointments made by Commissioner of Dept. of Agriculture and Industries, duties, exemptions, rule-making authority, Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission Fund, established in State Treasury
Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Motor vehicles, Marine Corps distinctive license plate, proof of service, form NA 13038 authorized, Sec. 32-6-640 am'd.
Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Gaming, tribal compact for gaming, legislative ratification required, const. amend.
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
Compensation, Alabama Minimum Wage Act, set state minimum wage for hourly and tipped employees, Commissioner of Labor to enforce, establish civil penalties
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Obama, Barack Hussein, commended
Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, able bodied adults without dependents, work requirements imposed to receive benefits
Sponsor: Alan Harper
Drivers license, suspension, prohibited for failure to pay fines, fees, or court costs, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Motor vehicles, certificate of title, mailing via registered mail, postage paid by applicant requesting, Secs. 32-8-6, 32-8-35 am'd.
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Workers' compensation, employer liability for permanent total disability benefits after employee reaches age 65 limited, prompt medical attention required for benefits, Secs. 25-5-57, 25-5-77 am'd.
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Income tax credits, increase for rural physicians and dentists, Secs. 40-18-130 to 40-18-132, inclusive, am'd.
Sponsor: April Weaver
Newton, Linda Dale, death mourned
Moore, Ernest George, Jr., death mourned
Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Dog or cat breeders, Alabama Dog or Cat Breeders Commission, established, appointments made by Commissioner of Dept. of Agriculture and Industries, duties, exemptions, rule-making authority, Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission Fund, established in State Treasury
Sponsor: Priscilla Dunn
Voting, early voting procedure established, all elections
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Madison Co., dissolve the Huntsville and Madison County railroad authority, const. amend.
Sponsor: Mike Ball
Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.
Sponsor: Paul Beckman
Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of the Judiciary, abolished, const. amend.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Capital crimes, aggravating circumstances if victim of a capital offense was a law enforcement or correctional officer, Sec. 13A-5-49 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Voter registration, automatic, authorized
Sponsor: Laura Hall
Juvenile court, juveniles tried as adults, cases dismissed if no indictment for predicate offenses, refiled in juvenile court under certain conditions, Secs. 12-15-204 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Municipality, telecommunication services, right-of-way, compensation required to be cost based, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Resisting arrest, arrest only if perpetrator is concurrently arrested for a separate unrelated crime, Sec. 13A-10-41 am'd.
Sponsor: Barbara Boyd
District courts, jurisdictional limit increased, filing fees and docket fees revised, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.
Sponsor: Jim Hill
Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Retired Law Enforcement Officer tag, design of tag, distrib to State Fraternal Order of Police and Peace Officer's Annuity and Benefit Fund
Sponsor: Randy Wood
Teachers' Retirement System, retirees, one-time lump sum retirement payment in December 2017, approp. from Edu. Trust Fund in Oct. 2017.
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Taxation, defined contribution deferred compensation plans, certain percentage of benefits exempt from state and local income taxes, Revenue Dept. authorized to adopt administrative rules, Sec. 40-18-19 am'd.
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Mental Health Dept., duties, provision of applied behavior analysis services, autistic children, appropriation for program
Sponsor: Gerald Allen
Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd.
Sponsor: Phillip Williams
Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd.
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Director of the Administrative Office of Courts, appointed by justices of Supreme court, term provided, const. amend.
Sponsor: Greg Albritton
Sales and use tax, exemptions, standardized, certain sales and use tax exemptions, provided, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.
Sponsor: Robert Ward
Davenport, Wilburn, death mourned
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.
Sponsor: Kyle South
Criminal records, expunged of, eligibility expanded to include add'l offenses and youthful offender adjudications, filing fees, distrib. of fees revised, Secs. 15-27-1, 15-27-2, 15-27-3,15-27-4, 15-27-6, 15-27-7, 15-27-8 am'd.
Sponsor: Christopher England
Firearms, purchase of a firearm with intent to deliver to another person who is prohibited by federal or state law from possessing considered a crime, penalties, Sec. 13A-11-58.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Newton, Elijah, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Law enforcement officers, required to undergo 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training, refresher course required every 5 years, administered by Alabama Peace Officers' Training Commission
Sponsor: Mike Ball
Schools, dual enrollment, high school students taking college courses, authorized
Sponsor: Arthur Orr
Opticians, contact lens fitters, certification required, penalties provided
Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Willis, Elvira Jones, death mourned
Sponsor: Roderick Scott
Governor, cabinet positions, department heads, assistant cabinet and department head positions, exempt positions, salary increase limited to three percent per year, Sec. 36-6-6 am'd.
Sponsor: James Hanes
Public contracts, Alabama Fire College, joint purchasing agreement, authorized, competitive bids, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd.
Sponsor: Gerald Dial
Sexual offenses, mandatory minimum sentence of three years imprisonment
Sponsor: Juandalynn Givan
Corporate income tax, combined reporting of income required, Secs. 40-18-36, 40-18-38, 40-18-38.1 added; Secs. 40-18-1, 40-18-30, 40-18-31, 40-18-39 am'd.
Sponsor: Linda Coleman-Madison
Congress, calling for Constitutional Convention to limit members terms
Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Firearms, pistol permits, honorably discharged veterans authorized to receive at no charge, Sec. 13A-11-75.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Lee
Counties and municipalities, add instrumentalities such as water works, competitive bids, heavy equipment or vehicle, add exception for repair by dealer or authorized service center, Sec. 41-16-52 am'd.
Sponsor: William Beasley
Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation and judicial decisions, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.
Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Elections, early voting, authorize voting during four to six day period immediately preceding election day
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Legislative Prayer Caucus, authorizing the establishment of
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Juvenile court, jurisdiction, provision requiring 16 year olds charged with certain felonies charged as adults repealed, Sec.12-15-204 am'd.
Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Legislative procedure, requirement that bill must be read at length prior to final passage removed, const. amend.
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.
Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Death penalty, persons under certain age exempt
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Hunting and fishing licenses, nonresidents enrolled in college or university, authorized to purchase resident licenses except for lifetime licenses, Sec. 9-11-73 added
Sponsor: Rusty Glover
Cunningham, Rachel, outstanding athletic achievement, commended
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Criminal procedure, to prohibit release of records of persons eligible for youthful offender status, Sec. 15-19-7 am'd.
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Memorial Preservation Act, monuments prohibited from relocation or removal, Alabama Committee on Memorial Preservation created
Sponsor: Kyle South
Wineries, licensing, operation authorized in dry counties
Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Governor's Alabama Consumer Credit Task Force, the work of, commended
Sponsor: Reed Ingram
Alcoholic beverages, wine and beer, authorize tastings in grocery stores, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added
Sponsor: David Faulkner
Child abuse, aggravated, age of child raised to 12 years for purposes of charging with Class A felony, Sec. 26-15-3.1 am'd.
Sponsor: Chris Sells
Shroud Award, recipient named
Sponsor: James Martin
Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election
Sponsor: Thomas Whatley
Sales and use tax on food, exempt from, beginning September 1, 2017
Sponsor: John Knight
Traffic violations, misdemeanors, court authorized to order deferred or installment payments or community service, court prohibited from suspending driver's license for failure to appear or pay fines or court costs
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Criminal procedure, law enforcement agencies, parental consent required to use minor as a confidential informant
Sponsor: Craig Ford
Traffic violations, court authorized to order deferred payments or installments to pay fines or costs, court prohibited from suspending or revoking driver's license if violator making payments
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Alcoholic beverages, add'l type of community development district, established, marina included, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sponsor: James Buskey
Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Courts, enforcement of fine and court costs payment, constitutional safeguards
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Capital punishment, intellectual disability defendant, procedures for court to determine, established, Sec. 13A-5-60 added
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend.
Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Animal, companion, killed or injured by caretaker, liability established
Sponsor: Jack Williams
Sponsors (12)
Passed (500)
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Mobile Co., co. commission authorize to exempt intermittent food service establishment from regulation by co. health dept. in association with regional celebration or tradition
City of Foley corp. limits alt.
Baldwin Co., Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund, court costs collected for operation, further authorized, Sec. 45-2-80.87 am'd.
Senate, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added
Travel expenses, state officers and employees, actual expenses for travel within state, to include state organizations where state or individual is a dues-paying member, Sec. 36-7-21 am'd.
Colbert Co., revenue commissioner, expense allowance and salary, retroactive
Phenix City, board of education, election of members, qualifications, terms, compensation, filling vacancies, referendum, Act 929, 1971 Reg. Sess. repealed
Veterans, awarded the Silver Star or Bronze Star, distinctive license plates, requirement for proof on form DD214 deleted, Sec. 32-6-250.1 added; Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used for workforce training and economic development programs at Univ. of North Alabama, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Law enforcement, allegations of excessive force, Ala. Criminal Justice Information System to collect data on, reports to legislative committees
Taxation, check-off contribution to State Park Division of the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Dept. of Mental Health or the Alabama Medicaid Agency, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.
Counties and municipalities, competitive bids, heavy equipment or vehicle, add exception for repair by dealer or authorized service center, Sec. 41-16-52 am'd.
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.
Jefferson Co., cemetery board established, terms defined, members and duties, provided for, funding provided
Butler Co., co. commission, staggered terms, Act 2003-467, 2003 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-7-70 am'd.
Local Government Training Institute, bd. of director, two add'l members appointed by Assoc. of Co. Commissions, quorum, expanded to include certification of co. employees and programs, Sec. 11-3-45 am'd.
School safety, Education Dept. required to develop and implement electronic notification system for input of emergency information
Physician agreements, not subject to regulation as insurance, license to sell or market not required, requirements for agreement established, discontinuance of services under the agreement, Ala. Physicians Direct Pay Act
Southern Research Institute, exempt from state, county, and municipal, sales and use taxes
Prisons and prisoners, Pardons and Paroles Bd., medical parole docket, eligibility for certain prisoners suffering from chronic life-threatening illnesses, Corrections Dept. to provide list for consideration
Memorial Preservation Act, monuments 40 years and older on public property prohibited from relocation or removal, monuments 20 to 40 years old required to get permission of Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, members, waivers, fines, exemptions
Competitive bid law for state and local agencies, purchase of electronic data bases of manuscripts, books, maps, pamphlets, or periodicals, exempt from, Sec. 41-16-51 am'd.
Montgomery Co., rental tax, co. commission authorized to levy and collect, exemptions, administration and enforcement of rental tax
Clayton, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions
Space, Alabama Space Authority, created within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, membership and powers
Lamar Co., sales and use tax, levy by co. commission, collection and enforcement, distrib. to county general fund, const. amend.
Brewton, Development Authority, provisions limiting operations to central business district and industrial park removed, Secs. 45-27A-31, 45-27A-31.01, 45-27A-31.08 am'd.
Midwifery Board, established to license and regulate the practice of midwifery, penalty for unlawful practice, Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-19-3, 34-19-11 to 34-19-20, inclusive, 34-43-3 am'd.
Motor vehicles, abandoned, contests, notice of appeal required to be filed in circuit court in county where sale is scheduled, Tax Tribunal, not subject to declaratory judgment, declaratory ruling, or contested case provisions of Admin. Procedure Act, Sec. 40-2B-1.1 added; Sec. 32-13-4 am'd.
Cherokee Co., lodging tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. of proceeds
Alcoholic beverages, brewpubs and manufacturers not required to maintain certain demographic information for certain sales, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3 am'd.
Dogs, service dogs, harassment or injuring prohibited, penalties, definition to include therapy dogs, Act 2016-132, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd, Sec. 13A-11-231 am'd.
Walker Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Walker Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2015 First Special Session, 2015 Second Special Session, 2016 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State
Irrigation projects, income tax credit, add'l credit authorized with cap, expiration, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd.
Hospitals, private hospital assessment for Medicaid extended, including intergovernmental transfers, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-75, 40-26B-76, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.
Task Force on 21st Century Firearm Laws, established
Historic buildings, income tax credit authorized for rehabilitation of qualified structures, standards by Historical Commission, rules, approval by Historic Tax Credit Evaluating Committee estab., limitations, expiration
Marshall Co., wastewater systems, privately owned, subject to oversight by Public Service Commission
Russell Co., lodging tax, distribution to county commission for promotion of tourism, Act 89-267, 1989 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, counties and muns. were authorized, authorized to sell after 10 am where authorized by co. commission or city council, referendum under certain conditions
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used for workforce training and economic development programs at Univ. of North Alabama, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Banking, savings promotion contests authorized, not gambling or lottery pursuant to Section 65 of Constitution
Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge for Medicaid extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.
Income tax, optional increased standard deduction for qualifying taxpayers, established, Sec. 40-18-15.7 added
Courts, therapy dogs authorized in courtroom under certain conditions, judge authorized to use discretionary funds for
Sex offenders, notification, registration, requirements to establish residence, crimes of sexting, sexual extortion, assault with bodily fluids, directing a child to engage in sex act, and distribution of a private image created, Secs. 13A-6-122, 15-20A-4, 15-20A-5, 15-20A-7, 15-20A-8, 15-20A-10 to 15-20A-16, inclusive, 15-20A-18, 15-20A-21, 15-20A-23 to 15-20A-28, inclusive, 15-20A-31, 15-20A-32, 15-20A-34, 15-20A-37, 15-20A-42, 15-20A-43 am'd.
Counties and municipalities, collection of local taxes by Revenue Dept., interest rate by general law, delivery licenses, exemption of small deliveries, provision for increases deleted, issuance fee, Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-194, 11-51-208, 40-23-241 am'd.
Cherokee Co., court costs, increased for law library, operation of law library, duties to district court judge, Sec. 45-10-81 am'd.
Macon County, elected county officials, expense allowance for certain officials
Russell Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education
Winston Co., coroner, salary increase, referendum
Education Trust Fund, approp. for fiscal year 2017, supp. approp. for Veterans' Affairs Dept., Historical Comm. approp., use of portion for grant to Bicentennial Commission, approp. to Archives and History Dept., Historical Commission, Public Television Commission, and Council on Arts, reapprop. for bicentennial purposes, Act 2016-199, 2016 Reg Sess., am'd.
Donaldson, Cora Ida Amesbury, death mourned
Community development districts, add'l type of district authorized, on lake originating from river in federal wilderness area, alcoholic beverages, add'l types of districts authorized in wet county for Sunday sales, resort property meeting certain criteria, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Sesquicentennial of voting and office holding by African American in Alabama, recognized
Phenix City, alcoholic beverages, sale in entertainment districts, city council authorized to establish under certain conditions
Gulf Shores, corp. limits alt.
Escambia Co., extradition, tribal fugitive, 21st Jud. Cir. district attorney authorized to extradite to Poarch Band of Creek Indians under certain conditions, procedures, extradition proceedings, confinement in county jail authorized
Tallapoosa Co., constable office, abolished
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
24th Judicial Circuit, Fayette, Lamar, Pickens Counties, presiding circuit judges expense allowance repealed, payment from district attorney fund to Judicial Administration Fund, authorized, Sec. 45-29-80.01 repealed
Baldwin Co., board of registrars, co. salary supp, Sec. 45-2-110 am'd.
Lamar Co., court costs, to support canine unit in sheriffs office, Amendment 710 (Section 1, Local Amendments, Lamar County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Baldwin Co., sales tax, distribution of proceeds, Secs. 45-2-244.071, 45-2-244.073, 45-2-244.075, 45-2-244.076, 45-2-244.077 am'd.
National Guard members and veterans, qualifications and rates for tuition reimbursement revised, Secs. 31-6-4, 31-6-5, 31-6-6, 31-6-9, 31-6-11, 31-6-15, 31-10-2, 31-10-3, 31-10-4, 31-10-21, 31-10-22 am'd.
Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury, driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, Department of Transportation employees authorized to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.
Parrish, Stanley Clayton, death mourned
Sales and use tax, photographs and commissioned portraits, exempt as a service, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.
Health benefit plans, autism, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd.
Higdon, Tommy Edward, death mourned
Funeral Services, Board of, membership of board revised, provide further for definitions, require further for the licensing and regulation of crematories and cremationists, and other technical nonsubstantive changes, Secs. 34-13-56.1, 34-13-117, 34-13-120.1, 34-13-123 added; Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-3, 34-13-8, 34-13-10, 34-13-11, 34-13-20, 34-13-21, 34-13-23, 34-13-25, 34-13-26, 34-13-29, 34-13-31, 34-13-51 to 34-13-57, inclusive, 34-13-70, 34-13-71, 34-13-74, 34-13-91, 34-13-110 to 34-13-113, inclusive, 34-13-115, 34-13-116, 34-13-120, 34-13-121, 34-13-130 to 34-13-132, inclusive, 34-13-134 am'd.
Criminal procedure, appeals of capital murder cases when defendant sentenced to death, appeal time reduced, post conviction remedies pursued with direct appeal, Fair Justice Act
Brown, Richmond Pearson, death mourned
County 17 Fire and Rescue, heroic efforts, commended
Mountain Brook High School Girl's Track and Field Team, commended
Boats and vessels, registration by Law Enforcement Agency, number sticker authorized, distinctive registration decals supporting organizations authorized, fees, distrib. of part of fees to State Parks, Sec. 33-5-11am'd.
Elections, primary runoff elections, voter prohibited from switching parties between primary elections
Anderson, Kofee, commended
Real Estate Commission, rule making authority clarified regarding federal antitrust laws, Sec. 34-27-8.1added
Montgomery Co., civil service of process fee, collection by sheriff clarified, Act 2015-264, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Expungement of criminal records, expanded to include felonies, Sec. 15-27-2 am'd.
Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education
Ragland, Elizabeth Sloan, commended
Voter registration, convicted felons, moral turpitude defined for purposes of crimes which disqualify persons from voting, Felony Voter Disqualification Act, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-4-3, 17-4-4 am'd.
Brackett, Hilda Griffin, death mourned
Water, sewer, and fire protection authorities, addition of territory in adjoining co., addition of member to board of directors may be waived by co. commission, Sec. 11-88-5 am'd.
Schools, influenza vaccine, local boards of education to provide information, Education Dept. to make information available, Sec. 16-1-49 added
Tax preparers, required to provide federal identification number on Alabama income tax returns, buisness privilege tax return date made the same for state and federal returns, the maximum business privilege tax amount for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT); the name of the Taxpayer Advocate changed to the Taxpayer Assistance Officer, and allows for multiple Taxpayer Assistance Officers, Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act, Secs. 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd.
Eufaula, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment, receiving allowance on Nov. 30, 2017.
Fultondale,municipal judges and magistrates for municipal courts, authorized to issue warrant recall fee for failure to appear for municipal ordinance or traffic violation, distrib. to municipal corrections fund
Randolph High School Boys Soccer Team, commended
Schools, nutrition, federal funds, use for farm to school program for farm products, competitive bid exception based on federal small purchase threshold, Secs. 16-1-46, 16-13B-2 am'd.
Judge of probate, counties where judge is an attorney, probate court to have same contempt powers as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd.
Driver's licenses issued to persons under age 18, restrictions, penalties for violations of Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Deputy Hart Act, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.
Bowen, Carolyn, death mourned
208th Chemical Company, recognized
Lauderdale Co., gasoline and motor fuel tax, distrib. to Shoals Economic Development Authority, Sec. 45-39-92.53 am'd.
Baldwin Co., sheriff, add'l expense allowance and salary
Transportation Dept., uncontested claims against dept., procedures for payment outside of Board of Adjustment, Sec. 23-1-40 am'd.
Community development districts, add'l types authorized, marina on lake and resort with public golf courses, included under certain conditions, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.
Tallapoosa Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education
Toll roads and bridges, electronic assessment and collection of tolls, assessment to account holder or by photo-monitoring, administrative fees for nonpayment, judgements, suspension of driver's licenses and registration, Secs 23-2-165 to 23-2-175, inclusive, added; Sec. 23-2-163 repealed
Pharmacy, State Board of, practice of pharmacy further regulated, inspectors renamed investigators, maximum fees increased, frequency of drug supply chain registration increased, further regulation of entities within drug supply chain provided, resale of compound drug products prohibited, pharmacy technicians, licensure and regulation, Sec. 34-23-32.2 added; Secs. 34-23-152 to 34-23-157, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 20-2-9, 20-2-190, 34-23-1, 34-23-3, 34-23-9, 34-23-30, 34-23-32, 34-23-32.1, 34-23-33, 34-23-70, 34-23-92, 34-23-131, 34-23-159, 34-23-160, 34-23-162 am'd
Talladega Co., pistol permit fee reduced for individuals over age 65, Act 87-416, 1987 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Water districts, tax exemption further provided for, Sec. 11-89-16 am'd.
Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017, appropriations to the Alabama Forestry Commission, Forensic Sciences Dept., Insurance Dept., and Board of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Florence, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales for off-premises consumption, authorized, Sec. 45-39A-10 am'd.
Russell Co., sheriff, Sheriff Service of Process Fund, created, service of process, further provided for, sheriff may contract for service, fees, disposition of funds
Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added
Ethics law, municipalities auth. to rehire retired law enforcement officers and firefighters if auth. by local law, notice to Ethics Commission, Sec. 36-25-13 am'd.
Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives continued, cap on outstanding incentives, revised, certain percentage of full-time employees required, Secs. 40-18-370, 40-18-382, 40-18-383 am'd.
Hoover Fire Department, commended
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd.
Youth residential facilities that house children for a period of over 24 hours, inlcuding private religious or faith-based organizations, regulation and licensing by Human Resources Dept.
Workers' compensation, exemptions, persons exempted, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.
All-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles, registration authorized on voluntary basis with ALEA, fees, deposit in off-road vehicle account
Insurance adjusters, independent, coursework and education for licensure and continuing education waived if otherwised certified, Secs. 27-9A-9, 27-9A-13 am'd.
Money transmission services, regulation and licensing by Securities Commission, approval of authorized delegates, fees, exemptions, duties, penalties, Sec. 8-7-1 repealed; Secs. 8-7A-1 to 8-7A-27, inclusive, added
Small loans under Ala. Small Loan Act, minimum and maximum amount of loans increased and corresponding interest rates, max term of loans, Secs. 5-18-4, 5-18-10, 5-18-13, 5-18-15 am'd.
Sheffield, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Surface mining, reclamation permit, fee, payable over life of mine, Sec. 9-16-83 am'd.
Russell Co., sheriff, annual salary
Franchises, certain persons not to be deemed or construed as employees of, Franchise Business Protection Act
Coal, severance tax, add'l, distrib for operation of Surface Mining Commission, termination of tax
Driver's licenses and similar cards, applicant for new or renewal, inclusion of documentation of deafness in records of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
Employees' Retirement System, state law enforcement officers, separate calculation for employer contribution to Pension Accumulation Fund removed, Sec. 36-27-24 am'd.
Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used to build a Workforce Training and Development Center, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd
Lauderdale Co., Community Development Fund, created, proceeds from fund expended equally between commission and authority, after creation of an agriculture authority, Sec. 45-39-90 am'd.
Littleville, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Springville, corp. limits, alt.
Muscle Shoals, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Lauderdale County, T.V.A. distributions in lieu of tax payments, distrib. of portion to agricultural authority, Sec. 45-39-246 am'd.
Lowndes Co., county board of education, members, compensation
Solid waste, new municipal solidwaste facilities, approval process by local governing body revised, Sec. 22-27-48.1 added; Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.
Helena Police Department, heroic efforts, commended
Nobles, Barbara Sue Alford, death mourned
Class 8 municipalities, elected officials, authorized to designate another person to serve on certain agencies, bds, commissions, and other entities, withdrawal authorized
Fire safety, sky lanterns, prohibited near public gatherings, penalties
Memorial Preservation Act, monuments prohibited from relocation or removal, Alabama Committee on Memorial Preservation created
Tuscumbia, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added
LeCroy, Odie Kilgore, death mourned
Beavers, Willie Mae, 90th birthday, commended
Miller, Jonathan, commended
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson County Alumnae, commended
Wood, Madison Carly, death mourned
National Center for Asphalt Technology, recognized
Madison County Elementary School Greenpower Team, commended
Singleton, Gary Todd Jr., death mourned
All Churches Together in Baldwin Co., commended
Stokes, Kathy, death mourned
Brown, Tina Richards, death mourned
Pearson, Antoine C., death mourned
Devin, Donald Lee, death mourned
Tammy Wynette Gathering, June 9 and 10, 2017, recognized
Russellville, civil service board, compensation, city council authorized to set, Sec. 45-30A-50.03 am'd.
Baldwin Co., lease tax, distribution, portion distrib. to Historic Blakeley Authority to be used for Ft. Mims preservation, Sec. 45-2-244.183, am'd.
Baldwin Co., revenue commissioner, add'l expense allowance and salary
Baldwin Co., county commission, members, compensation, further provided for, State Comptroller to adjust, Sec. 45-2-70.01 am'd.
Baldwin Co., judge of probate, special recording fee, collection of further authorized, Sec. 45-2-83.21 am'd.
Jackson Co., domestic violence cases, add'l court costs, proceeds distrib. to county commission for certain domestic violence shelters, Sec. 45-36-80.03 repealed
Tallapoosa Co., Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue District, fire protection service fees, levy, expenditure for fire protection and local volunteer fire dept., referendum
Hytop, corp. limits alt.
Birmingham, retired public safety officers, authorize to rehire under certain conditions, continuation of retirement benefits, Sec. 45-37A-51.237 am'd.
Motor vehicles, nonconsensual towing of, Law Enforcement Agency authorized to regulate, service charge dispute resolution process, adoption of rules, civil penalties
Class 5 municipalities, animal control officers, certified by municipalities, employment authorized under chief of police, civil penalties authorized
Jones, Tom, commended
General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.
Homicide, crime of homicide by vehicle or vessel, created, penalties, Marshall James Walton Highway Safety Act
Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement by district attorney or Attorney General
Fiduciaries, Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, adopted, fiduciaries, duties with regard to computer files, web domains, virtual currency and other digital assets, Secs. 19-1A-1 to 19-1A-18, inclusive, added
Trusts, qualified trusts expanded to include certain benefits of qualified pension plans, stock bonus plans, and profit sharing plans, exclusion from federal bankruptcy laws, Sec. 19-3B-508 am'd.
Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, commended
Pike Co., ct. costs, add'l in civil and criminal cases in municipal, circuit, and district ct., distrib. to Jail Fund for co. jail
Driving Force Women's Golf Club, 10th anniversary, commended
House of Representatives, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed; Sec. 29-1-1.2 added
Macon Co., revenue commissioner and judge of probate, certain duties regarding ad valorem tax collection on motor vehicles and real property, transferred between offices
Municipal public housing authorities, non-profit affiliates of, limited immunity extended to, Sec. 24-1-27 am'd.
Pike Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. to co. general fund for new co. jail
Elderly, elder abuse protection orders, authorized, elder abuse defined, Sec. 15-10-3 am'd.
Hilliard, Earl, professional achievement, commended
Information Technology Office, Information Services Division and State Business Systems Division of Dept. of Finance, transferred to, Secs. 41-28-1, 41-28-2, 41-28-3 am'd.
Etowah Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions within a municipality or unincorporated area, referendums
Forest products severance and manufacturers tax, revised, wood residue used in manufacturing process excluded from tax, Secs. 9-13-80, 9-13-81, 9-13-82, 9-13-84, 9-13-86, 9-13-88, 9-13-93, 9-13-104, 9-13-108 am'd.
Satterfield, Glenda Sims, death mourned
Stewart, Bobby Allen, death mourned
Shelby, Senator Richard, commended
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required
Daniel, Chris, death mourned
Law Enforcement Police Week, commended
Moody, corp. limits alt.
Mountain Brook Girls Varsity Tennis Team, commended
Slay, Jonah, commended
Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Teams, commended
Webb, Robert Joseph, death mourned
Military, military support, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission created, study and evaluation of military in state
Law Institute Law Clerks, exemplary service, commended
Parolees, nondriver ID cards, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections and Secretary of the ALEA, authority to establish program to issue nondriver ID to resident parolees upon release
Agriculture authority, counties authorized to establish, duties and powers, board of directors, loans authorized
Smith, Grace McClure, 90th birthday celebration, commended
Pike Co., board of education, insurance of school buildings and property through State Insurance Fund or private company authorized
Industrial Access Fund, roads, expanded to include use for access to military property and for non-industrial sites, Sec. 23-6-1 am'd.
Averett and Byrd families, 100th reunion, recognized
Chapman, Curtis, death mourned
Brooks, Cary Allen, death mourned
Cosmetology and Barbering Board, natural hair stylist, licensure requirements based on experience in a licensed shop further provided for, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-20 am'd.
Oak Mountain Robotics Team, commended
Law Institute House Interns and Legislative Fiscal Office Interns, exemplary service, commended
Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, 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.
Gamble, Lane, commended
Hinds, Billy, death mourned
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Graeber, Michael, commended
New, Father Gary Ward, death mourned
St. Clair Co., board of education, districts revised, Act 84-452, 1984 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Stanfield, Paul E., death mourned
Orum, Bertram K., outstanding service, commended
Lee, Jordan, commended
Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation
Military justice, Alabama Code of Military Justice conformance with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2A-2, 31-2A-5, 31-2A-17, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-32, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-47, 31-2A-52 am'd.
Talladega College, appropriation
Schools, military recruiters and Dept. of Homeland Security recruiters, access to public schools, Sec. 16-1-25 am'd.
Circuit clerks, Judicial Administration Fund, use for merit and promotion raises, Sec. 12-19-310 am'd.
Military, military installations, Military Stability Fund established, funds to be expended upon submission and acceptance of necessary project plans to retain or expand military bases, matching of local funds required, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to award funds
Sutton, Kevin D., death mourned
York, Keith, commended
Geneva Co., sales tax, co. commission authorized to levy additional tax, distrib. for jail construction and road and bridges, referendum, Act 2014-210, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Lincoln, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, times for sale for race days at international speedway in Talladega Co., referendum
Tuskegee University, appropriation
Sumter Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy add'l. for hospital
Penn, Evelyn Hill, outstanding personal achievement, commended
Echols, Porscha, death mourned
Soul Survivors Men's Conference, outreach ministry, commended
Langley, Chris and Elizabeth, commended
Escambia Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib. to co. general fund
Tallapoosa Co., Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue District, fire protection service fees, levy, expenditure for fire protection and local volunteer fire dept., referendum
Jefferson Co., Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, boundaries of authority to operate civic center, altered, Sec. 45-37-90.05 am'd.
St. Clair Co., Davis Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., organization as a fire district, levy of fee on each residence
Kerr, Richard, death mourned
Jefferson Co., General Retirement System for Employees, members, retirement system employees eligible, part-time employees, optional membership, Secs. 45-37-123.01, 45-37-123.50 am'd.
Hill, Bertis, death mourned
Child abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting requirements, Human Resources Dept. to determine military status of parent or guardian and notify Department of Defense family advocacy program, Sec. 26-14-3 am'd.
Altamont High School Varsity Tennis Team, commended
Hale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Armstrong, James Alexander, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
National Guard, including national guard members from other states, rights to reemployment, Sec. 31-12-2 am'd.
State departments or agencies, state employees and contractors with access to federal tax information, current and applicants, subject to state and national criminal history records checks, fingerprints required, request to be made to ALEA, fees, reports of results returned to departments or agencies, confidential and excluded from public record public disclosure requirements
McGowen, Christopher Nicol, death mourned
Katyal, Sachin, and Williams, Tyler, outstanding achievement, commended
Competitive bids on public improvement projects, bid guarantee, amount increased for Transportation Dept. only, technical correction to prior amendment by Act 2016-260, retroactive, Sec. 39-2-4 am'd.
Petroleum products, inspection fees, bonded distributor replaced by an inspection fee permit holder, bonding requirement deleted, Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-87, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-99, 8-17-101 am'd.
Oil and gas, drilling and production units, pooling of interests, deduction from proceeds due nonconsenting owners, assessment of risk compensation fee against nonconsenting owners further provided for, Sec. 9-17-13 am'd.
Randolph Co., tobacco tax, collection and distrib. altered, Act 2003-213, 2003 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Schools, students, sunscreen, use authorized at school
Bacon, Art, professional achievement, commended
Troy, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized, referendum
Trammell, Brendan Eric, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.
Mobile Co., board of school commissioners, sale of property and leases not required to be approved by judge of probate, Act 242, 1876 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Class 2 municipalities, property subject to building code violations and liens, in rem foreclosure procedure, Secs. 11-40-50 to 11-40-54, inclusive, repealed
Boothe, Geraldine Grimes, death mourned
Athens, alcoholic beverages, city council authorized to permit Sunday sales
Driving Force Women's Golf Club, 10th anniversary, commended
Medicaid, inmates in county jails and under juvenile court, Medicaid eligibility suspended, not terminated, temporary reinstatement for medical care, payment of court
Taylor, municipal court, municipal judge or magistrate, authorized to issue warrant recall fee, distrib. to municipal corrections fund
Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) established, standardized reporting of beer and wine distributors and sellers of tobacco products for resale purposes, industry advisory group established
Washington Co., gas and diesel fuel tax, sales and use tax, and leasing tax authorized, referendum
Hospitals, mailing of directory listing by Public Health Dept., eliminated, Sec. 22-21-33 am'd.
Crawford, Jarett Charles, death mourned
Krudop, James D., commended
Stuedeman, Lorraine "Les", commended
Elmore Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales co. commission may regulate outside corp. limits of municipalities, municipaities within corp. limits
Reece, Rhonda, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Armistead, Emily Golson, death mourned
Evans, Brandi, commended
Walker Co., sales and use tax, additional, co. commission authorize to levy, distribution, referendum
Franklin Co., co. commission, voting centers, authorized to combine public hearing required before approval
Wallace State Nursing, center of excellence, recognized
Randolph Co., sales and use tax, distribution, for jail, distribution of excess for road and bridge projects deleted, Act 2016-288, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Pickens Co., courts costs, service of process fee for personal service by sheriff for actions outside of this state
Beasley, Eunice Goble, death mourned
McCord, Mary Frances, death mourned
Motor vehicles, license plates, validation decals to include year and month, electronic format for receipts, dealers, issuance of temporary plates, renewals not required to verify vehicle identification number, Secs. 32-6-63, 32-6-65, 32-6-211, 32-7A-17, 40-12-253, 40-12-258, 40-12-260 am'd.
Anniston High School Band, outstanding achievement, commended
Woodfin, Yvonne, 70th birthday, commended
Teacher Academic Freedom, urged to teach scientific evidence subjects
Traylor, Thomas C., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Coffee Co., constable, office of abolished
Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Class 1 mun., (Birmingham), retirement and relief system, operation of system extensively revised, Secs. 45-37A-51.137, 45-37A-51.190, 45-37A-51.192, 45-37A-51.220, 45-37A-51.221, 45-37A-51.222, 45-37A-51.224, 45-37A-51.225, 45-37A-51.228 am'd.
Malone, Lynda, outstanding lifetime achievement, commended
Caldwell, Jim, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Clay Co., sheriff, participation in Employees' Retirement System, prohibited from participating in supernumerary program, const. amend.
Foster, Alma Washington, death mourned
Slack, Otis Arthur, death mourned
DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, recognized
Dandridge, Terence, death mourned
Motor vehicles, removal of child or incapacitated person from locked vehicle, immunity under certain conditions
Poe, Gerald Cargile, death mourned
Horn, Fredricka Yolanda Daffin, death mourned
Burroughs, Ora Lee, death mourned
Birmingham, Firemen and Policemen's Supplemental Pension System, percent of investments in fixed income securities lowered, Sec. 45-37A-51.03 am'd.
Livingston, Miles; Hall, Byron; Jackson, Timothy; Southwood, Cody; Harris, John; and Lieutenant Ward, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Sarvaunt, Corey and Mitchell, Jonathan, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Talladega Co., booking fee, imposed on each person booked in co. jail, distribution of revenues
Kendrick, Claire, commended
Corporal Toliver and Officer Leonard, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Uniform Act, disabled persons and minors, leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.
Sterling, Henry A., Jr., commended
Talladega Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Cox, Mary L., death mourned
Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits to certain fire protection sprinkler contractors, further authorized, system plans and any changes designed by licensed engineer, certain data collected and published by State Fire Marshal required, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-4, 34-33-5, 34-33-6, 34-33-7, 34-33-9, 34-33-10 am'd.
Talladega Co., sales and use tax, continued, distrib. of portion for library in Munford, Act 91-533, 1991 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Talladega Co., sheriff, credit and debit card purchases, provided for
Phillips, Dororthy Nell Usry, death mourned
Central School, centennial anniversary, commended
King, Coretta Scott, commended
Bosarge, Richard Daryl, Jr., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Marion Co., judge of probate, compensation on salary basis, one-stop issuance of motor vehicle plates, duties of revenue commissioner transferred, fees paid to probate court
Thomas, Eugene D., outstanding professional achievement, commended
McCallum, Phillip, commended
Smith, Grace McClure, 90th birthday celebration, commended
Community College Advisory Council on Outcome-Based Funding, created
Clark McClain Bridge, bridge on Highway 68 near McClain's Wrecker Service in Collinsville, named
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Merrill, Horace Sellers, death mourned
Toland, Larry; Davis, Zackary; Sanders, Pat; and Adams, Clarence, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Bryant, Tony, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Regional In-Service Center Accountability Standards Committee, established
Livestock markets and dealers, language updated and duplicative permitting requirements repealed, Secs. 2-15-93, 2-15-95, 2-15-115 to 2-15-127, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 2-15-41, 2-15-61, 2-15-91, 2-15-92, 2-15-131, 2-15-133 am'd.
Hilliard, Earl, professional achievement, commended
Nettles, Velma Primm, death mourned
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, May 2017, recognized
Amelia Platts Boynton-Robinson Highway, specifying the exact location of
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Revenue Dept., tax returns, tax refund fraud, provisions to combat identity theft, standardizing tax returns and license applications, authorized, penalties for checks or electronic funds not paid, Secs. 40-29-130, 40-30-7 added; Sec. 40-18-79, 40-29-70 am'd.
Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act, state prohibited from discriminating against child care service providers based on religious beliefs, civil remedies
Messer, Roy, death mourned
Insurance Dept. Risk-Based Capital Act, information obtained privileged, Holding Company System Regulatory Act, exception for enterprise reports deleted, Commissioner authorized to share information with NAIC, legal authority for group-wide supervisor for international insurance groups, Sec. 27-29-6.2 added; Secs. 27-2B-9, 27-29-1, 27-29-4, 27-29-7 am'd.
Fire Departments, non-volunteer, diesel exhaust system installed in the fire station building, required within certain time frame and under certain conditions
Alabama State University Women's Tennis Team, commended
Blevins, Willie Leon, death mourned
Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties
Children, Alabama's commitment to the right to life of unborn children, affirmed, const amend.
Blount Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property, and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes
Cannon, Daniel Maurice, death mourned
Boman, Anita Franks, death mourned
Autery, Robbie, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Alabama State University Men's Tennis Team, commended
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, 104th anniversary, commended
Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended
Orum, Bertram K., outstanding service, commended
Natural gas, compressed and liquefied, use in motor vehicles, standardized system for collection of excise taxes, civil and criminal penalties, distrib. of proceeds for highway purposes, Secs. 40-17-168, 40-17-168.1 to 40-17-168.19, inclusive, added; Secs. 40-17-160, 40-17-161, 40-17-165, 40-17-167 am'd.
Energy Day, April 19, 2017, recognized
Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending
Parker, Jesse L., 80th birthday, commended
Hudson, Tim, Joint Session of Legislature called to honor
Foshee, Eugene Crum, death mourned
Acuff, Lennie, commended
Ray, Danny, outstanding achievement, commended
Law enforcement officers, Legislative Medal of Honor, joint session for presentation
Epes, corp. limits alt.
Rosemore, Marion Goldstein, commended
Frank, Jesse, lifesaving actions, commended
McGhee, Norvie Lee, Jr., death mourned
Bacon, Art, professional achievement, commended
Orum, Bertram K., commended
Jackson, Kevin D'Andre, death mourned
Troy University, Women's Basketball Team, 2017 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Commended
Reaves, Dr. Rick, commended
McCord, Roy Oliver, death mourned
Bailey, Luke, commended
Neidhardt, Julie Matranga, commended
Landis, Sharon, professional achievement, commended
Latham, Richard, commended
Strickland, Jeff, commended
Doss, Jack, commended
Cunningham, Earl Caesar, Sr., death mourned
Boys and Girls Clubs, postive impact on lives of young Alabamians, recognized
Putman, Randy, commended
Blountsville Historical Park, recognized as a state historical site
W. Gene Stedham Bridge, Anniston, AL., named
Mobile Co., district attorneys office, employees, appointment, comp., funding, Act 82-675, 1982 First Sp. Sess., and Act 88-423, 1988 Reg. Sess., repealed
Battle, William R., commended
Hudson, Tim, commended
Surface Mining Commission and Abandoned Mine Program of Labor Dept., joint legislative commission estab. to study operation and funding
Coburn, Thomas Curtis, death mourned
McCorquodale, Joseph Charles, Jr., death mourned
Mae C. Jemison High School, commended
Brown, W. Robert,, community service, commended
Merrill, Horace Sellers, death mourned
Health care providers, authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act
Henry, Robert Edward, death mourned
Judge of probate, liability for taking bond or insufficient bond from conservator or personal representative, not liable unless conduct wanton, fraudulent or intentional, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.
Credit unions, periodic examinations by Credit Union Administration, time frame extended, Sec. 5-17-8 am'd.
Greer, Margaret, commended
Farricker, Mckenzie Faith, death mourned
Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized
Adams, David Alfred, death mourned
Strange, Nora Edith, death mourned
Thomas, Eddie Walden, dedicated service, commended
Thompson, Vera M., death mourned
Corporal Toliver and Officer Leonard, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Chiou, Jean-yih (Peter), honored
Hudson Family Foundation, commended
High school, public, civics test required for graduation
Sarvaunt, Corey and Mitchell, Jonathan, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Toland, Larry; Davis, Zackary; Sanders, Pat; and Adams, Clarence, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Jones, Ella Bertha Joseph Bowman, dedicated service, commended
Tutten, Zack, recipient of the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Bryant, Tony, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Jenrette, Albert W., death mourned
Carter, Wytasha; Russell, Wallace; Deane, Shaun; Lucas, Thomas; Swinney, John; Tolliver, Marlon; Moore, Stephen; Wesley, Frederick; Alexander, Frank; Slaughter, Vonric; and Irwin, Paul, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Rainbow Omega, commended
Congress, urged to pass amendment to limit laws to a single subject, clearly expressed in its title
Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 2-8, 2017, recognized
Whetstone Bridge, bridge over Beaver Creek in the Mulberry Community, named
Bennie Adkins Day, April 13, 2017, recognized
Donald W. Vaughn Highway, portion of U. S. Highway 231, named
Leonardo DRS, selecting Tuskegee, commended
Bosarge, Richard Daryl, Jr., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Livingston, Miles; Hall, Byron; Jackson, Timothy; Southwood, Cody; Harris, John; and Lieutenant Ward, nominees for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Day, April 18, 2017, recognized
Jails, encouraging the reduction of the number of people with mental illness in jails
Shelby Co., county board of education and superintendent of education, elected by electors residing outside of corporate limits of any city with a city board of education, const. amend.
Traylor, Thomas C., nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Studyvin, Kevin, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Juvenile Justice Task Force, created
Autery, Robbie, nominee for the 2017 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, commended
Commission on Railway Safety, established
Coburn, Thomas Curtis, death mourned
Sewell, Andrew Anthony, death mourned
Austin, Gilbert Clayton, death mourned
Hammonds, Lynn, commended
Lane, Dillan Maurice, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Red Bay Civitan Club, recognized
Booth, William, commended
Golf Day, April 11, 2017, Named
Franklin County, 200 year birthday, commended
Hamm, Wanda Grissom, death mourned
Locust Fork High School Girls Basketball Team, commended
Alabama State University and the Honey Bee'z, commended
Robertsdale High School JROTC Academic Team, advancement to final competition in Washington DC., commended
Fanning, Timothy, commended
Pewitt, James Dudley, Death Mourned
Hytop, corp. limits alt.
Washington Co., motor vehicles tags and title, one-stop tag, deposit of mail order fees in Probate Judge Fund, Act 2014-148, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office
DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed
Northport, civil service system, City Administrator/Clerk and City Manager/Clerk included in exempt service, residency requirement for personnel board members, Act 1225, 1969 Reg. Sess. am'd.
Alimony, interim, rehabilitative, and periodic awards of, authorized under certain conditions, applicable after January 1, 2018.
Daphne, corp. limits, alt.
Taxation, financial institutions excise tax, formula for apportioning income from business activity inside and outside state, loans and credit cards receivables included as property in this state, Sec. 40-16-4 am'd.
Blount Co., solid waste, portion of fees collected to be distrib. to Blount Co. Commission, distrib. to volunteer fire depts., and rescue squads, Sec. 45-5-171 am'd.
Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd.
Community College System, established as body corporate, eligibility of employees of system and colleges to participate in TRS and PEEHIP clarified, board authorized to acquire and dispose of property, Secs. 16-60-110.1, 16-60-111.4, 16-60-111.10 am'd.
Booth, William, commended
Leonardo DRS, selecting Tuskegee, commended
United Way and united appeal funds, tax exemption from all taxes, certain existing funds deemed included, Tax Exemption Reform Act of 2017, Sec. 40-9-12 am'd.
Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-140.1 added
Class 2 municipalities, low-speed vehicles, mun. authorized to provide for operation on municipal streets by ordinance
Kemp, Princess Louise Victoria Boykin Mason, death mourned
Latham, Richard, commended
Bunch, Dan, commended
Snodgrass, John David, death mourned
Bennett, Tyron Tequil, death mourned
Motor vehicle dealers, new, franchise act, new and used vehicles, recalls, payment during stop-sale orders when repair parts not available, Sec. 8-20-7.1 added
Scott, John David, commended
Pryor, Elvira Thomas Boykin, death mourned
Troy University, Women's Basketball Team, 2017 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Commended
John Philip Johnston Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 93 in Brundidge, Alabama, named
Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office
Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending
Alabama Community College Month, April, recognized
Rainbow Omega, commended
Wilson, Charles Thomas, death mourned
Caldwell Singers, original, 40 years in gospel music industry, recognized
Bailey, Luke, commended
Chesnutt, Jim, professional achievement, commended
Lewis, Blanche Renette, death mourned
Boys and Girls Clubs, postively impacting lives of young Alabamians, recognized
Frank, Jesse, lifesaving actions, commended
McDonald, George, Jr., death mourned
Jacksonville, alcoholic beverages, sale everyday of the week, regulation by city authorized
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Day, recognized
Lott, Jimmie L., 99th birthday celebration, commended
Hale Co., probate office, add'l transaction fees, co. commission authorized to establish, distrib.
Edwards, Davis; Harris, Colin; and Knopf, Konnor, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended
Putman, Randy, commended
Rosemore, Marion Goldstein, commended
Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Andalusia Veterans Memorial Highway, portion of Highway 55, named