Governmental Affairs

Motor vehicles, a law enforcement officers authorized to remove disabled vehicles from a roadway, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd.

Emergency Communication districts, 911 telephone calls, victims confidential, procedure for release of 911 written transcripts, further provided, maintenacne of recording of 911 calls for two years, Sec. 11-98-12 am'd.

Elections, prohibits state and local election officials and their employees from soliciting, accepting, using, or disposing of certain donations from individuals or nongovernmental entities for funding certain election-related expenses

Governor's Office of Minority Affairs, name changed to Alabama Office of Minority Affairs, established as a separate state agency, authorized to draft policy recommendations, merit and non-merit staff provided for, technical corrections re name change made to Historic Tax Credit Evaluating Committee, Secs. 36-13-50, 36-13-51, 36-13-53, 40-9F-38 am'd.

State Health Officer, order issued in response to outbreak of a disease has full force of law if approved by Governor and filed with Secretary of State in state of emergency, Sec. 22-2-8 am'd.

Controlled substance database, access by medical examiners, coroners, and deputy coroners, in certain circumstances, Sec. 20-2-214 am'd.

Finance Dept., Chief Procurement Officer, powers and duties further provided, Rehabilitation Services Dept., exempt, Secs. 41-4-122, 41-4-126, 41-4-132, 41-4-133, 41-4-171 am'd.

Alabama Trust Fund, virtual meetings, provided for, operation of board provided for, Sec. 36-17-21 added.

State Auditor, Office abolished, duties and responsibilities transferred to State Treasurer, const. amend.

Election, clarifying the distance from a polling place within which an individual may not campaign, Sec. 17-9-50 am'd.

Class 3 municipalities, Blight Review Board, created

Controlled substances, to prohibit psychoactive cannabinoids from being sold, marketed, or possessed by any individual under 21 years old, to provide for penalties

Municipal Audit Clarification Act, annual or biennial audit or annual report in lieu of audit, based on annual expenditures of municipality, Sec. 11-43-85 am'd.

State government, authority of the Attorney General to enter into settlement agreements, Sec. 36-15-12 am'd.

Education and training, divisive concepts, prohibits teaching of the concepts under certain circumstances, allows teaching of the concepts in public institutions of higher education as long as assent to the concept is not compelled

Secretary of State, boards and commissions, membership, maintenance on website, annual reports of board membership to Legislature, Dept. of Examiners of Public Accounts to review appointment expiration dates for statutory authority and compliance, Sec. 36-14-17 am'd.

Public contracts, competitive bids, exceptions to requirement further provided, Sec. 41-16-51 am'd.

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2021 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State

Motor vehicles, authorized volunteer firefighter vehicles, authorized to be equipped with emergency lights, certain operating privileges, provided, Sec. 32-5A-7.1 added.

Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, governmental entity that replaces a memorial building required to maintain original name or erect a marker memorializing the name, If Committee on Alabama Monument Protection fails to act on an application for waiver within 90 days the petition for waiver is deemed denied, penalties revised, Sec. 41-9-238 added; Secs. 41-9-233, 41-9-235 am'd.

Municipalities, occupational tax, phased out not to apply in police jurisidiction, new taxes prohibited, Sec. 11-51-91.1 added.

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. 30-3-1, 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153, 30-3-157 am'd.

Alabama Trust Fund, virtual meetings, provided for, operation of board provided for, Sec. 36-17-21 added.

Education, Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program board, may meet electronically, Sec. 16-33C-4.1 am'd.

Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Registered, scope of practice is in coordination with licensed physician or podiatrist, Sec. 34-21-81 am'd.

Arts,State Council on the, award of grants and honorariums further provided for, Secs. 41-9-41, 41-9-44 am'd.

Secretary of State, Legislature, bills and resolutions, authorized to provide digital copies only, Sec. 36-14-1 am'd.

Chiropractic Examiners, Board of, to authorize the board to acquire, convey, and hold real property, Sec. 34-24-143 am'd.

Plumbers and gas fitters, journeyman plumber replaced with a residential plumber as a member of the board, expand examination options for a journeyman plumber or gas fitter, definitions, Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-3, 34-37-6 am'd.

911 telephone calls, procedure for release of records, transcripts, further provided, Sec. 11-98-12 am'd.

Public contracts, exemption from certain bid requirements for certain educational entities providing meals under the Child Nutrition Program, Secs. 16-13B-2.1, 41-16-51.2 added.

Property, homeowner's associations and condominium associations, prohibited from restricting display of state flag

Revenue, local tax collecting officials, tax lien auctions, procedures to conduct on-line public auctions for collection of delinquent property taxes, further provided for, Secs. 40-10-180 to 40-10-188, inclusive, 40-10-191, 40-10-193, 40-10-194, 40-10-197, 40-10-199 am'd.

Constitution, authorizing Code Commissioner, upon ratification of an official Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to make certain revisions, const. amend.

Alabama State University, board of trustees, meetings by electronic means, including for establishment of quorum, further provided for, Sec. 16-50-26 am'd.

Open Meetings Act, participation in meetings by electronic communication further provided, Sec. 36-25A-5.1 am'd.

Education and training, divisive concepts, prohibits teaching of the concepts under certain circumstances, allows teaching of the concepts in public institutions of higher education as long as assent to the concept is not compelled

Revenue Department, writs of garnishment, authorized to be issued by mail, Sec. 40-2-11am'd.

Law enforcement, amending definition of peace officer to include federal agent, Sec. 13A-10-11 am'd.

Counties and municipalities, investment of certain funds in commercial paper and banker's acceptances, authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 11-81-21 am'd.

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

Credit union administration, examiners, travel expenses to be set by the adminstrator, Sec. 5-17-7 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, secondary metals recyclers, requirements for purchase, possession, and sale of detached catalytic converters, Secs. 13A-8-37.3 added; Sec. 13A-8-31.1, 13A-8-37.1 am'd.

Etowah Co., board of registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Emergency medical services, declared to be for a public purpose

Motor vehicle dealers, warranty service by dealers paid by manufacturers, reasonable compensation to be paid, determination procedures, Sec. 8-20-7 am'd.

Women's Hall of Fame Board, membership revised, authorize board to meet electronically, location of the hall further provided for, Secs. 41-9-550, 41-9-551, 41-9-552 am'd.

Open Meetings Act, participation in meetings by electronic communication further provided, Sec. 36-25A-5.1 am'd.

Oil and Gas Board, underground gas storage facilities, regulation, gas further defined to include abandonment of underground storage facilities, performance bonds, fees by board, Secs. 9-17-150, 9-17-151 am'd.

Voting, paper ballot as integral part of state's electronic vote counting system, required, Sec. 17-7-23 am'd.

Pharmacy Board, prescriptions, dispensing and compounding, intern or extern permits for college students and graduates serving internships, restrictions, fees, Sec. 34-23-50 am'd.

Pharmacy Bd., pharmacist and permit holders, delivery of charges, election of board, delivery of ballots, Secs. 34-23-34, 34-23-90 am'd.

County tax assessing official, tax valuation disputes, authorized to defend state, Sec. 40-3-26 am'd.

U.S. Congressional, districts redrawn, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed; Sec. 17-14-70 added

Class 1 municipality (B'ham), traffic violations, red light, stop signs, and speeding, automated camera enforcement

Boards of Registrars, require diversity of membership, Sec. 17-3-2 am'd.

Labor, prohibits state and political subdivisions from teaching divisive concepts relating to race or sex in training, prohibits same for state contractors, Dept. of Labor to review state agency training programs

Motor vehicles, Dept. of Transportation, required to post signs giving notice of restrictions against driving vehicle in leftmost lane, Sec. 32-5A-80 am'd.

Elections, electronic voting machines, curb side voting, operation of voting machines prohibited except on the inside of buildings designated as voting places, taking of ballots into or out of voting places prohibited, Sec.17-6-4 am'd.

Taxation, sales of land for taxes, conducted on premises of or within courthouse or courthouse annex, Sec. 40-10-15 am'd.

Consumer Protection, Alabama State of Emergency Consumer Protection Act, enhanced criminal penalties provided under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-9-111.1 added; Sec. 13A-9-114, 34-14A-14, 34-31-32, 34-36-16, 34-37-17 am'd.

Elections, qualified visually impaired voters may vote absentee ballot under certain conditions, Sec. 17-11-3.1 am'd.

Absentee voting, inmate identification card valid form of ID to vote absentee, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Real Estate Commission, method for appointing members revised, live virtual online education courses provided, definitions, exemptions from regulation further provided, Secs. 34-27-2, 34-27-6, 34-27-7, 34-27-8, 34-27-32, 34-27-35, 34-27-36 am'd.

Tax Assessor or Revenue Commissioner, homestead exemptions, electronic verification at the discretion of tax assessing official, Sec. 40-9-21.1 am'd.

Dauphin Island Sea Lab, official Aquarium of Alabama

Gasoline and motor fuel taxes, levied by muns. and counties, use restricted to road and bridge construction and maintenance, exceptions if pledged for bonds, special projects, or after approval by referendum

Public contract, to provide prohibitions on the Governor and executive agencies of the state from entering into certain public contracts without approval by the Legislature, const. amend.

Elections, election officers registered in co., authorized to serve in any precinct in county, Secs. 17-8-1, 17-8-5, 17-8-6, 17-8-12, 17-8-14 am'd.

License plates, require approval and oversight of by the Legislative Oversight Committee on License Plates, application fee, and provide for reissuance requirements, Secs. 32-6-64, 32-6-67 am'd.

Election, clarifying the distance from a polling place within which an individual may not campaign, Sec. 17-9-50 am'd.

Elections, Sec. of State authorized to conduct a one-time post-election audit of vote count

Business entities, Sec. of State authorized to waive the Certificate of Existence fee for business entities under certain conditions, Sec. 10A-1-4.31 am'd.

Competitive bidding, awarding authority allowed to negotiate with lowest bidder when all bids exceed available funding, Sec. 39-2-6 am'd.

State Parks, Joint Legislative Committee on, appointment of two additional committee members, Sec. 9-14A-21 am'd.

Onsite Wastewater Board, privately owned wastewater systems exempt from regulation by the board, Sec. 34-21A-10 am'd.

Emergency responders, Alabama Fire College authorized to provide certification to peer support members, Sec. 36-21-14 am'd.

Solid waste program of a county or municipality, fees or charges, use of proceeds, amounts in reserve account over $1 million dollars authorized to be spent by county or municipality for law purposes, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

Land Bank Authority, local land bank authorities, municipalities, and counties, tax delinquent properties, Secs. 24-9-6, 24-9-7, 24-9-8, 24-9-10 am'd.

Auctioneers, State Board of, exempting computer-automated Internet auctions from regulation by the board, Sec. 34-4-3 am'd.

Social Work Examiners, Board of, license verification, fees, Sec. 34-30-57 am'd.

Public contracts, competitive bids, further provided, local preference zone, further provided, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd.

Social Work Examiners, Board of, license verification, fees, Sec. 34-30-57 am'd.

Psychology Professional Wellness Committee, established within Psychology Examiners board to provide intervention services to impaired licensed professionals, duties, immunity provided, Sec. 34-26-4 added

Municipalities, police jurisdictions may not be extended, municipal planning jurisdiction limited, audit of expenditure of fees in police jurisdiction, Secs. 11-40-10, 11-51-91, 11-52-30 am'd.

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.

Law enforcement officers database, created and maintained by Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, reporting by law enforcement agencies re employment, confidentiality, background checks for employment, criminal and civil penalties, immunity provisions

Sweet potato, official state vegetable, designated

Property, homeowner's associations and condominium associations, prohibited from restricting display of state flag

Public contracts, competitive bids, contracts for heating and air conditioning systems, exemption further provided if issuing process approved by Examiners of Public Accounts, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.

Motor vehicle dealers and motorcycle dealer, used vehicle license plates, combined total increased, Sec. 40-12-264 am'd.

Elections, requires implementation date of any legislation affecting conduct of general election to be at least six months before general election, const. amend.

Business entities, Sec. of State authorized to waive the Certificate of Existence fee for business entities under certain conditions, Sec. 10A-1-4.31 am'd.

Foster homes, defines additional types of foster family homes, may include related parties and therapeutic homes, Sec. 38-7-2 am'd.

Board of Trustees, Ala. Community College System, members may serve two consecutive four-year terms, Sec. 16-60-111 am'd.

Elections, early voting, authorize voting during four to six day period immediately preceding election day

County boards of equalization, appointment of members to, Revenue Commissioner authorize to make appointments under certain conditions, process for filling vacancies, per diem increased for active members, Secs. 40-3-2, 40-3-4, 40-3-7, 40-3-8 am'd.

Competitive bids by co. and city bds of ed and gov't entities, exclusion for purchases through cooperative purchasing agreements to include leases and lease/purchase agreements, Secs. 16-13B-2, 41-16-51 am'd.

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2019 Regular Session and 2020 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State

Administrative Procedure, Legislative Services Agency, Administrative Code, requirement to publish in loose-leaf form, removed, publication of Administrative Code and Administrative Monthly in print format or electronic format, or both, Sec. 41-22-7 am'd.

Elections, runoff elections, to be held four weeks after municipal and special primary elections, Secs. 11-46-6, 11-46-21, 11-46-55, 17-13-3 am'd.

Taxation, sales of land for taxes, conducted on premises of or within courthouse or courthouse annex, Sec. 40-10-15 am'd.

Assisted Living Administrators, Board of Examiners of, membership and process for appointing members to the board revised, Sec. 34-2A-3 am'd.

Etowah Co., board of registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Firefighting agencies, paramedics employed by a firefighting agency of a Class 1 municipality are exempt from certain physical fitness requirements, Sec. 36-32-7 am'd.

Athletic Trainers, Board of, treatment of physically active individual provided, relationship between trainer and supervising or referring physician provided, Jt. Committee of St. Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Athletic Trainers created, Sec. 34-40-3.2 added; Secs. 34-40-2, 34-40-3, 34-40-5, 34-40-6, 34-40-9, 34-40-10, 34-40-15, 34-40-16 am'd.

Elections, Sec. of State authorized to conduct a one-time post-election audit of vote count

Primary and runoff election date, primary election held second Tuesday in July and runoff election held second Tuesday in August for 2022 election cycle.

Community College System, bd. of trustees, terms, may serve two full terms, Sec. 16-60-111 am'd.

Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, transferred to new chapter, definitions revised, registration of a principal master for one entity at a time, continuing education and emergency certificates authorized, Secs. 34-37A-1 to 34-37A-19, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-37-1 to 34-37-18, inclusive, repealed

ALEA, felony drug trafficking wiretapping, interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, Attorney General to authorize to apply for court order for intercept and to apply for intercept orders, disclosure of recorded communications, penalties for violations, Secs. 20-2A-1 to 20-2A-15, inclusive, added; Sec. 15-5-40 am'd

Tuscaloosa Co., sales and use tax, city prohibited from levying add'l without vote, municipality located entirely in county, const. amend.

Holidays, to require observance of Robert E. Lee's birthday on the fourth Monday in April, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Election, absentee election ballot applications, require absentee election manager to notify applicant of deficient ballot, Secs. 17-11-5, 17-11-9 am'd.

Public contracts, competitive bids, contracts for heating and air conditioning systems, exemption further provided if issuing process approved by Examiners of Public Accounts, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.

Secretary of State, authorized to provide digital copies of all bills, resolutions, and memorials electronically to the Legislature, eliminate binding requirements, Sec. 36-14-1 am'd.

Law enforcement officers, requiring officers to have not less than 16 hours of crisis intervention training

Marengo Co., judge of probate authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions, const. amend.

Onsite Wastewater Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2023.

State Health Officer, order issued in response to outbreak of a disease has full force of law if approved by Governor and filed with Secretary of State in state of emergency, Secs. 22-2-8, 31-9-8 am'd.

Municipal elections, mayor to provide earlier notice of elections and print and distribute ballots earlier, to require the city clerk to provide notice of all elections to the Secretary of State in writing, Secs. 11-46-22, 11-46-25, 17-11-12 am'd.

Wilcox Co., Boards of Registrars, maximum number of working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Bicycles, to allow a person riding a bicycle to treat a stop sign as a yield sign, Sec. 32-5A-267 added; Sec. 32-5A-260 am'd.

Elections, Election Emergency Act, establish, suspension or delay election in emergency, authorized, Secs. 17-9-70 to 17-9-73, inclusive, added; Sec. 17-11-3 am'd.

Employees' Retirement System Board of Control, membership revised, diversity language included, terms of service further provided for, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.

Polygraph Examiners Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2021.

Respiratory Therapy, State Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Securities Commission, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Real Estate Commission, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2021.

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Public Service Commission, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Real Estate Appraisers Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Missing and endangered persons, to expand existing law to include missing and endangered persons suffering from a mental or physical disability who are at risk of bodily harm or death; Secs. 26-19A-1 to 26-19A-5, inclusive, am'd.

Statewide 911 Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until October 1, 2024.

General Contractors, State Licensing Board for, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2023.

Counseling, Board of Examiners in, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Storage facilities, self-service, Self-Service Storage Facilities Act, created, definitions, operator's liens, authorized, Secs. 8-15-40 to 8-15-49, inclusive, added; Secs. 8-15-30 to 8-15-38, inclusive, repealed

Motor vehicles, electric bicycles, operation and regulation provided, Sec. 32-5A-267 added; Secs. 32-1-1.1, 32-12-20, 32-12A-1 am'd.

Ethics, filing of statement of economic interests by candidates for municipal office further provided for, Sec. 36-25-15 am'd.

Motor vehicles, driving without a license, penalties, Sec. 32-6-19 am'd.

Elections, Sec. of State authorized to conduct a one-time post-election audit of vote count

Time; to adopt Daylight Savings Time statewide if Congress amends Federal law to allow it.

Highway, roads, and bridges, contracts or subcontracts for public works, provisions requiring a party to indemnify another party for damages caused by the other party prohibited

Nursing, Board of, by rule, authorized to establish standards for student nurse apprenticeships and to issue apprentice permits, Sec. 34-12-2 am'd.

Board of Funeral Service, financial flexibility provided, bd. authorized to acquire, hold, and , convey real property, Funeral Board Property Acquisition Fund, established, Secs. 34-13-23, 34-13-27 am'd.

Real property, annexation, property with overlapped police jurisdictions, all property to be annexed with consent of all parties and affected municipalities under certain conditions, Sec. 11-42-21 am'd.

District attorneys, assistant district attorneys, not subject to co. personnel systems, Sec. 12-17-220.1 am'd.

Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, certain buildings, streets, and monuments so situated for over 40 years placed under jurisdiction of Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, penalties revised, Secs. 41-9-232, 41-9-235 am'd.

Property, homeowner's associations and condominium associations, prohibited from restricting display of state flag

State holidays, Robert E. Lee Day observed on second Monday in October, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Emergency responders, Alabama Fire College authorized to provide certification to peer support members, Sec. 36-21-14 am'd.

Consumer Protection, Alabama State of Emergency Consumer Protection Act, enhanced criminal penalties provided under certain conditions, Secs. 13A-9-114, 34-8-6, 34-14A-14, 34-31-32, 34-36-16, 34-37-17 am'd.

Emergencies or disasters, declared by President or Governor, Dept. of Rev. Commissioner authorized to waive International Fuel Tax Agreement and International Registration Plan relating to motor vehicles, Sec. 40-2-11 am'd.

Oil and Gas Study Committee, permanent study commission, membership, duties, reporting requirements provided

Lee Co., boards of registrars, increase maximum number of days board may meet each year, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Coffee Co., Board of Registrars, working days increased, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

State Board of Auctioneers, qualifications for licensure, annual single use auction license, inactive licenses, reciprocal licensing of apprentice auctioneer prohibited, conduct of auctions without a license, disciplinary actions pursuant to APA, board membership and meetings, Secs. 34-4-21, 34-4-23, 34-4-25, 34-4-27, 34-4-28, 34-4-29, 34-4-30, 34-4-31, 34-4-33, 34-4-50, 34-4-52 am'd.

Motor vehicle dealers and motorcycle dealer, used vehicle license plates, combined total increased, Sec. 40-12-264 am'd.

Senior Service Dept., Advisory Bd. of Director, ex. officio members may appt designee, Sec. 38-3-1 am'd.

County boards of equalization, appointment of members to, Revenue Commissioner authorize to make appointments under certain conditions, process for filling vacancies, per diem increased for active members, Secs. 40-3-2, 40-3-4, 40-3-7, 40-3-8 am'd.

Election, absentee election ballot applications, require absentee election manager to notify applicant of deficient ballot, Secs. 17-11-5, 17-11-9 am'd.

Entertainment districts, municipalities, governing body authorized to establish within its corporate limits, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Motor vehicles, tags, Alabama Gold Star Family license plate further provided, Sec. 32-6-630 am'd.

General election, revise election schedule for November 3, 2020, election

Electronic poll books, provide further for the use of and provide for reimbursement of costs relating to acquisition and use of electronic poll books, Secs. 17-4-2.1, 17-16-2 am'd.

County boards of education, members, term of office from six to four years, Sec. 16-8-2 am'd.

Public water utilities, regulation of certain private water system utilities in Class 8 municipalities, Sec. 37-4-2.1 am'd.

Secretary of State, authorized to provide digital copies of all bills, resolutions, and memorials electronically to the Legislature, eliminate binding requirements, Sec. 36-14-1 am'd.

Mayoral pardons, limit power so mayor may not remit fines or costs relating to, commute sentences for, or pardon any conviction for domestic violence, Sec. 12-14-15 am'd.

Taxation, recordation tax, mortgages, deeds of trust, etc., recording fee and the distribution thereof further provided, Sec. 40-22-2 am'd.

Taxation, individual income tax, simplified short form, allow up to fifteen hundred of interest and dividend income, Sec. 40-18-15.7 am'd.

Motor vehicles, nonconforming low-speed vehicles, prohibited from use on public roads unless authorized by ordinance or resolution, conditions for authorization provided

Municipal occupational taxes, prohibited if not already in effect unless authorized by local law

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, legislative intent relating to the expending of funds by the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources expressed

Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act, private investigator, fees clarified, qualifications, licensing, procedure and fee to reinstate inactive licenses, increase number of hours for continuing education, Secs. 34-25B-4, 34-25B-7, 34-25B-11, 34-25B-12, 34-25B-13, 34-25B-17, 34-25B-18, 34-25B-21, 34-25B-22, 34-25B-26 am'd.

Gaming industry, campaign contributions to state and legislative candidates and officials prohibited, Sec. 17-5-7.3 added.

Public records, to create a new Open Records Act, Secs. 36-12-40, 36-12-41 am'd.

Bail, in criminal cases, Section 16, Constitution of Alabama of 1901,am'd, creates Aniah's Law, const. amend.

Elections, judge of probate, authorized to appoint student interns to assist

Chambers Co., boards of registrars, working days increased to 180 days, Sec. 17-3-8 am'd.

Estates, probate court proceedings, notice requirements to Alabama Medicaid Agency, provided, probate proceedings, further provided

Examiners of Public Accounts Dept., authorized to perform audits of a municipality when fraud is suspected, governing body of a municipality authorized to request an audit under certain circumstances, penalties

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2018 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State

Constitution of Alabama of 1901, right to vote limited to citizens of the United States, const. amend.

Elections, judge of probate, authorized to appoint student interns to assist

ClasTran, Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium, exempt from all sales and use taxes

Bail bonds, Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act, Professional Bail Bonding Board created, licensure of bondsmen and recovery agents, continuing education, penalties

Municipalities, council-manager form of government, procedures and timing further provided for, petition and election required, ballot, Secs. 11-43A-1.1, 11-43A-7, 11-43A-8 am'd.

Governor's Mansion Authority, members, executive committee of authority estab., authority, Governor's Mansion Preservation Fund, use, Secs. 41-9-541, 41-9-542, 41-9-544, 41-9-545 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, retail licensees, making of infusions using distilled spirits authorized, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added; Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Electricity utility services, electric supplers, right to connect to transmission facilities, to remove sunset provision from Energy Security Act of 2015, Sec. 37-4-150 am'd.

Motor vehicles, Mandatory Liability Insurance Law, definitions updated, eliminate four-month suspension of registration for second and subsequent violations, allow voluntary surrender of vehicle registration and license plate under certain conditions, Secs. 32-7A-2, 32-7A-5, 32-7A-8, 32-7A-11, 32-7A-12 am'd.

Class 6 municipalities, golf carts, mun. may authorize on mun. streets, regulation, more restrictive ordinances authorized, penalties

Homestead exemptions, to permit anyone who qualifies for a homestead exemption to electronically verify eligibility for the exemption each year, Sec. 40-9-21.1 am'd.

Criminal history background checks, required for any adult working in a child care institution, group home, maternity center, or transitional living facility, Secs. 38-13-2, 38-13-4 am'd.

Alabama Land Bank Authority Board, allow the Administrator of Ala. Credit Union Administration to apoint a designee, Sec. 24-9-5 am'd.

Etowah Co., office of Sheriff, nonexempt employees, under authority of co. personnel bd., Amendment 899 (Section 7.50, Local Amendments, Etowah County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Municipal occupational taxes, prohibited if not already in effect unless authorized by local law

Public contracts, competitive bids, further provided, local preference zone, further provided, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd.

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2018 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State

Motor vehicle dealer licensing, master regulatory dealer license, provided, wholesale motor vehicle auction license provided, Secs. 40-12-445 to 40-12-450, inclusive, added; Secs. 40-12-264, 40-12-390 to 40-12-393, incl., 40-12-395, 40-12-398 am'd.

Manufactured homes, certificate of title transaction fees and manufactured housing certificates of title, exceptions, distrb. for Alabama Housing Foundation clarified, requirement to obtain a certificate of title further provided, Secs. 32-20-4, 32-20-20, 32-20-21am'd.

Motor vehicles, unclaimed motor vehicles, title hold increased, bond requirement for sellers who are not bonded agents, Secs. 32-8-84, 32-13-2, 32-13-3 am'd.

Eminent domain, condemnation actions, land acquisitions of rights-of-way, waiver valuations authorized under certain conditions, Secs. 18-1A-3, 18-1A-22 am'd.

Protect Alabama Small Businesses Act, regulation of franchisers and representatives in effort to prevent fraud, unfair business practices and abuses on franchisees, penalties

Municipalities, council-manager form of government, procedures and timing further provided for, petition and election required, ballot, Secs. 11-43A-1.1, 11-43A-7, 11-43A-8 am'd.

Security Regulatory Board, bd. auth. to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, fees set by rule of board, classroom training requirements provided and modified by rule of board, practice without license a Class A misdemeanor, Secs. 34-27C-1 to 34-27C-5, inclusive, 34-27C-7 to 34-27C-13, inclusive, 34-27C-16, 34-27C-17, 34-27C-18 am'd.

Retirement Systems, dependent child, retirement benefits, payment to a special needs trust, authorized, Secs. 12-18-156, 16-25-14, 36-27-16 am'd.

State Board of Auctioneers, qualifications for licensure, annual single use auction license, inactive licenses, reciprocal licensing of apprentice auctioneer prohibited, conduct of auctions without a license, disciplinary actions pursuant to APA, board membership and meetings, Secs. 34-4-21, 34-4-23, 34-4-25, 34-4-27, 34-4-28, 34-4-29, 34-4-30, 34-4-31, 34-4-33, 34-4-50, 34-4-52 am'd.

Social Work Examiners, Board of, duties, board authorized to charge and collect fees to verify existence of current license, Sec. 34-30-57 am'd.

Courts, Alabama Court Cost Commission, established, const. amend.

Historical Commission, plan for monuments for Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on State Capitol grounds, use of public and private funds

Peace officers and firefighters, injury or death benefits, certain wildland firefighters eligible, Peace Officers' and Firefighters' Death Benefit Fund, created, conditional appropriation, Sec. 36-30-6.1 added; Secs. 36-30-1, 36-30-6 am'd.

Justices and judges, revise compensation received by retired justices and judges who are called to active duty, Secs. 12-18-10, 12-18-61 am'd.

Association of Realtors, distinctive license plates, proceeds from sales redirected from Alabama Children's Trust Fund to the Alabama Realtors Foundation, Sec. 32-6-523 am'd.

Elections, tampering with an electronic voting machine, voter fraud, Election Integrity Act, Secs. 17-17-23, 17-17-24 am'd.

Taxation, sale of land for unpaid tax delinquent after January 1, 2020, redemption, Secs. 40-10-75, 40-10-76, 40-10-77, 40-10-83, 40-10-121, 40-10-122 am'd.

Pharmacy Bd., pharmacy technicians, reinstatement of license, lapsed fees limited to five years, Sec. 34-23-131am'd.

State employees, suspensions without pay, total time not to exceed 30 business days, state employee must accept or request hearing within 10 business days, Sec.36-26-28 am'd.

Wine and beer festivals authorized, licensed by ABC Board, allow retail sale of wine and beer by manufacturers, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added.

Motor fuel taxes, Revenue Commissioner authorized to temporarily waive licensing requirements for fuel importers, exporters, and transporters during a state of emergency, Sec. 40-2-11 am'd.

Circuit clerks, qualifications for supernumerary status revised, Sec. 12-17-140 am'd.

State employees, suspensions without pay, total time not to exceed 30 business days, state employee must accept or request hearing within 10 business days, Sec.36-26-28 am'd.

Off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) and recreational off-road vehicles, registration with Ala. State Law Enforcement Agency, width and weight restrictions increased, Sec. 32-12A-1 am'd.

Historical Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.

Constitution, Legislature authorized to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and provide for its ratification, const. amend.

Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, membership altered to include chairs of House Ways and Means General Fund and Education and Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund and Education Committees, provide further for the length of terms on the committee, Sec. 29-2-40 am'd.

Municipalities, police jurisdiction, limited to police jurisdiction on the effective date of this act, planning jurisdiction, limited to corporate limits or police jurisdiction under certain conditions, Secs. 11-40-10, 11-52-30 am'd.

General Contractors, State Licensing Board for, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2020.

Onsite Wastewater Board, Sunset Law review, continued unitl October 1, 2020.

Alabama Genetic Counselor Act, Board of Genetic Counseling created to license genetic counselors, powers of board, qualifications for licensure, exemptions from licensure provided, funding, and penalties for violations

Reapportionment, redistricting or reapportionment plan, Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment to intervene in any legal action that contests the validity of, Sec. 29-1-2.5 am'd.

Security Regulatory Board, Sunset law review, continued until October 1. 2023.

Bar Examiners, Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2021.

Occupational Therapy, Alabama State Board of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.

Landscape Architects, Alabama Board of Examiners of, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2023.

Landscape Architects, Board of Examiners of, violations by licensees, maximum fine increased to $2,500 per violation, license application fee increased, Secs. 34-17-5, 34-17-25 am'd.

Abortion, prohibits issuance of public funding to abortion providers or affiliates, with exceptions

Shelby Co., privately owned sewer systems using public rights-of-way of public roads, required to be regulated and certified by PSC, const. amend.

County housing authorities, bonds, electronic posting of notices to potential purchasers of bonds, eliminate bids from being advertised for three weeks, Secs. 24-1-71, 24-1-83, 41-4-16 am'd.

Open Records Act, est., process for access to public records, provided for, fees, Office of Public Access Counselor in Dept. of Examiners of Public Accounts, est., appointment, duties, appeals process and admin, and judicial remedies, provided for, civil penalties, Sec. 36-12-40 repealed

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

Motor vehicles, fleet vehicles, licensing and registration of, provided, Revenue Dept. required to establish a fleet online tax system, Secs. 40-12-305 to 40-12-309, inclusive, added; Sec. 40-12-240 am'd.

Mountain Brook, ad valorem tax for schools, city council authorized to levy, referendum

Alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, wet counties and wet municipalities, authorized to permit and regulate by ordinance or subject to referendum, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Legislative procedure, redistricting bills, exempt from requirement that bill must be read at length prior to final passage, const. amend.

Legislature, members of, providing consulting services, persons compensating members to notify Ethics Commission of certain arrangements, Sec. 36-25-7.1 added

Rosa Parks Day, first day of December of each year, designated holiday, allow co. and municipality to observe, Sec. 1-3-8 am'd.

Workers' compensation, law enforcement officer or firefighter, killed in line of duty, surviving spouse to keep benefits after remarriage, dependent child benefits extended until age of majoirity, Secs. 25-5-60, 25-5-66, 25-5-68, 25-5-69 am'd.

Engineers and Land Surveyors Board, licensing of professional engineers and land surveyors, definitions, board duties, disciplinary actions, competitive bids based solely on price or fee prohibited, civil enforcement, Secs. 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, 34-11-35, 34-11-35.1, 34-11-36, 34-11-37 am'd

Driver's licenses, drowsy driving, requirement that manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's education courses include information on dangers

Funeral Service, Board of, mortuary schools, students with valid apprenticeships or internships in another state may attend, criminal prosecution of funeral service law violations, quorum of the board, provided further, Secs. 34-13-3, 34-13-5, 34-13-6, 34-13-22 am'd.

Motor vehicles, handicapped parking, transportation of passengers provided for, enforcement, sign designating special access parking place not required to specify fine, Sec. 32-6-233.1 am'd.

Evictions, reducing notice period for lease termination, expanding list of non-curable defaults, Sec. 35-9A-421 am'd.

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.

Property, Uniform Condo Act, rights to developers and owners, specified, procedures for creation and management, Title 35, Chapter 8A, am'd.

Home Builders Licensure Board, residential home builders, proof of current licensure and liability insurance provided to homeowner before beginning construction

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, provide for "person with autism" motor vehicle plate

Motor vehicles, mandatory liability insurance, second or subsequent violation, time period decreased for increased penalty, min. suspension period removed, Sec. 32-7A-12 am'd.

Administrative procedures, terminology updated, business impact analysis further specified when agency is required to prepare, revise the name of the Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review, Secs. 41-22-2, 41-22-3, 41-22-5, 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2, 41-22-6, 41-22-7, 41-22-8, 41-22-22, 41-22-22.1, 41-22-23, 41-22-27 am'd.

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2016 First Special Session, 2017 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State

Real estate, licenses, definitions, clarify and add requirements for brokerage agreements, continuing education, Secs. 34-27-2, 34-27-3, 34-27-6, 34-27-30, 34-27-32, 34-27-33, 34-27-34, 34-27-35 am'd.

State agencies, national motto "In God We Trust", use authorized on public buildings and vehicles

Retailers, refund policy, required to print on sales receipt

Registrars of voters, paid personal leave day and per diem for official travel granted, office business hours clarified, duties etc., Secs. 17-3-5, 17-3-8, 17-3-11, 17-4-3 am'd.

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plate, owners may authorize release of personal information to sponsoring organization,including colleges, Secs. 32-6-64, 32--6-67 am'd.

Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act, private investigator, fees clarified, qualifications, licensing, procedure and fee to reinstate inactive licenses, increase number of hours for continuing education, Secs. 34-25B-4, 34-25B-7, 34-25B-11, 34-25B-12, 34-25B-13, 34-25B-17, 34-25B-18, 34-25B-21, 34-25B-22, 34-25B-26 am'd.

Vessels, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, procedure for seizure and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels, Alabama Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Fund, created, crimes and offenses, crime of refusing or failing to remove a derelict vessel from waters of this state, created

Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Compact, participation terminated, Sec. 41-9-311 repealed

Conservation and Natural Resources, game breeder's licenses, issuance, further provided for, penalties, criminal penalties applicable only for intentional violations, Secs. 9-11-30, 9-11-31.1 am'd.

State employees, certification by agency head required prior to certain travel in service of the state, Sec. 36-7-21 am'd.

State government, public funds, jurisdiction of Board of Adjustment further provided for, use of state or public funds being paid toward any claim alleging sexual harassment or sexual assault prohibited, Sec. 41-9-62 am'd.

Home Builders Licensure Board, hearing costs, collection, fines increased for violations, revocation of certain licenses, Secs. 34-14A-1 to 34-14A-8, inclusive, 34-14A-14, 34-14A-15 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.

Examiners of Public Accounts Department, provisions governing operation of substantially revised, Chapter 5 of Title 41 repealed, Chapter 5A of Title 41 added

Alabama Disaster Recovery Program, established to assist counties and municipalities with disaster recovery, committee to administer, Sec. 31-9-86 added; Secs. 31-9-10, 31-9-83 am'd.

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., deputy game and fish wardens, positions abolished, Sec. 9-11-17 repealed; Secs. 9-2-28, 9-2-64, 9-11-1 amd.

Local Government Insurance Program, Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound authorized to participate, Sec. 11-91A-2 am'd.

Law Enforcement Agency, drivers' license office, operational in each county a minimum of one day each week

Space, Alabama Space Authority, created within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, membership and powers

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.

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

Cultural property, museums and other institutions authorized to claim certain abandoned property under certain conditions, procedures, notice, exceptions

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.

Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment, receiving allowance on Nov. 30, 2017.

Gasoline and motor fuel tax, county commission authorized to levy up to five cents, referendum, distributed on transportation projects

Driver's licenses and similar cards, applicant for new or renewal, inclusion of documentation of deafness in records of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency

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.

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

Class 8 municipalities, elected officials, authorized to designate another person to serve on certain agencies, bds, commissions, and other entities, withdrawal authorized

Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Municipality, council-manager form of gov., council-manager act of 1982, composition of council, alternate forms, Sec. 11-43A-8 am'd.

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.

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.

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.

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

Public property, national motto, In God We Trust, authorized to display

Motor vehicles, Driver's licenses, examination, drowsy driving, requirement that permit manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's edcuation courses include

Emergency telephone service, 911 Fund, distribution to districts on per capita basis, Sec. 11-98-5.2 am'd.

Legislative Council, quorum, vote requirements, Sec. 29-6-3 am'd.

Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.

Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation and judicial decisions, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.

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

Open Meetings Act, excludes boards of trustees of institutions of higher education created by statute from serial meeting requirements, Sec. 36-25A-2 am'd.

Motor Vehicles, dump trucks, operation with bed raised prohibited, penalties

Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act estab. registration and licensing requirements for athlete agents, Commission on Interstate Registration of Athlete Agents estab., Secs. 8-26B-1 to 8-26B-19, inclusive, 8-26B-30, 8-26B-31, 8-26C-1 to 8-26C-20, inclusive, added; Secs. 8-26A-1 to 8-26A-18, inclusive, 8-26A-30, 8-26A-31 repealed

Fair Ballot Commission, ballot statement to be posted on website of Sec. of State in lieu of Legislative website, Sec. 17-6-81 am'd.

Psychology, Board of Examiners in, qualifications and membership, inactive license fee, criminal history background checks, penalty for violations increased, obsolete language removed, Sec. 34-26-20 repealed; Secs. 34-26-21, 34-26-41, 34-26-43.1, 34-26-62, 34-26-65, 34-26-66 am'd.

Monuments, Alabama Heritage Protection Act, prohibit removal, alteration, or other disturbance of any statue or monument located on public property, exempt Transportation Department

Sewage discharges to ground, unlawful, Sec. 22-26-5 repealed; Sec. 22-26-2 am'd.

Elections, ballots, reorder offices and candidates names, Sec. 17-6-25 am'd.

Boards of registrars, daily salary of members increased, Sec. 17-3-5 am'd.

Minority Affairs, Office of, Advisory Board on Minority Affairs created, director position created as cabinet level position

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

Legislative Council and Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review, quorum, vote requirements, Sec. 29-6-3 am'd.

Competitive bidding, preferred vendor status given to businesses owned by veterans who were deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq), Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.

Competitive bid law, providing for length of time contracts for goods or services, excepting voice or wireless communications services, may be let, specify requirements for purchases from a sole source, permit purchases from vendor under general services administration contract and services from a competitive bid nationwide cooperative purchasing program, Secs. 16-13B-2, 16-13B-7 am'd.

Boards, commissions, committees, task forces, authorities, inactive or inoperable, abolished, Secs. 20-2-190, 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

Historical Commission, composition of altered, include appointee from Alabama Black Heritage Council, Sec. 41-9-243 am'd.

Lobbying, executive branch, prohibited from contracting lobbyists

Law Enforcement Agency, sale of vehicles and equipment authorized, distrib. of proceeds, Sec. 32-2-83 am'd.

Trails Commission, and advisory board, members, terms, commission may be transferred from Department of Economic and Community Affairs to another agency, Secs. 41-23-140, 41-23-141 am'd.

Massage Therapy, Board of, massage therapists further regulated, penalties increased, Secs. 34-43-3, 34-43-5, 34-43-6, 34-43-7, 34-43-9, 34-43-11, 34-43-12, 34-43-14, 34-43-15, 34-43-17, 34-43-20, 34-43-21 am'd; Sec. 34-43-10 repealed

Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.

Nondriver ID cards, parolees, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections and Secretary of the ALEA, authority to establish program to issue nondriver ID to resident parolees upon release

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.

Volunteer fire depts., certification by Forestry Commission, minimum standards for equipment, decertification authorized, rules re certification and decertification authorized, Sec. 9-3-17am'd.

Ethics, informal opinion by State Ethics Commission provided, prohibition of elected public officials lobbying revised, thing of value definition revised, Sec. 36-25-4.4 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-13, 36-25-23, 36-25-27 am'd.

Municipalities, police jurisdiction, reduced, authorized to be extended by local law under certain conditions, ordinances repealed if outside police jurisdiction, Sec. 11-40-10 am'd.

State agencies, construction or building projects, rules, specifications, etc., changes not to apply after start of project

Legislative authority vested in a Legislature consisting of one chamber, const. amend.

Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, schools of cosmetology and barbering, definition of Class 1 barber, provide training programs above secondary level, exempt Class 1 barbers from licensure by board, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-17, 34-7B-26 am'd.

Unemployment, unemployment compensation, amount of benefits payable reduced if individual receives or is eligible to receive pension payments from a plan maintained or contributed to solely by employer, retroactive pension payments considered disqualification if payments made from a plan maintained or contributed to solely by employer, Sec. 25-4-78 am'd.

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

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

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

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

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

Bail bonds, provisions governing professional bail agents, soliciting bail agents, and bail enforcement agents revised, procedures for forfeiture of bail revised, licensure of professioal bail companies, required, Secs. 15-13-101, 15-13-117, 15-13-129, 15-13-131, 15-13-132, 15-13-138, 15-13-139, 15-13-141, 15-13-159, 15-13-160 am'd.

Firearms, pistols, sale of or delivery to minor, record-keeping and administrative requirements, certain provisions eliminated, Secs. 13A-11-76, 13A-11-79, 13A-11-84, 40-12-143 am'd.

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

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

Alabama Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of 2015, Dept. of Revenue required to establish tax amnesty program, except for fuel tax, for tax years 2015, 2016, and 2017

Trade, Construction Industry Craft Training Program and Craft Training Board, created, proceed to finance, powers and duties of board

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

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, approval and disapproval by Joint Legislative Committee, procedures, appeal of disapproval to Lt. Gov., Act 2014-457, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 41-22-24 repealed; Secs. 41-22-5, 41-22-5.1, 41-22-6, 41-22-22, 41-22-23 am'd.

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

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

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

Municipalities, outdoor advertising regulated by Department of Transportation, enforcement in corporate limits by municipalities authorized, Sec. 23-1-278 am'd.

Information Bulk Sales Fund, used for administration of the Secretary of State, authorized, Sec. 7-9A-523 am'd.

Veterans, in state government, authorizing preference in employment and promotion, Sec. 36-26-16 am'd.

Children's Affairs Dept., name changed to Dept. of Early Childhood Education, Commissioner designated as Secretary of the Dept. of Early Childhood Education duties expanded, Secs. 26-24-1 to 26-24-6, inclusive, 26-24-20, 26-24-22, 26-24-23, 26-24-30, 26-24-34 am'd.

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

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

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

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

Brown shrimp, designated as official state crustacean

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

Security Regulatory Board, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019, with modification, Sec. 34-27C-9 am'd.

State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2019

Funeral Service, Board of, licensees who may vote on board members limited, Sec. 34-13-20 am'd.

Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, Sunset Law Review, continued with modification, Sec. 38-9D-3 am'd.

State agencies, local boards of ed., colleges, employee benefits, employees to receive annual summary

Code of Alabama 1975, certain code sections generally, obsolete or unenforceable repealed, telecommunication supervision and inspection fee, reduced and then repealed, code commissioner to identify inactive boards, etc., Secs. 2-2-110 to 2-2-114, inclusive, 2-17-26, 3-1-20, 3-1-23 to 3-1-25, inclusive, 5-14A-1 to 5-14A-8, inclusive, 5-16-1 to 5-16-53, inclusive, 9-2-16, 9-11-52, 9-11-235.1, 9-11-247 to 9-11-249, 9-11-262, 9-11-306, 9-12-2, 9-12-45, 9-12-112, 11-47-12, 12-21-92, 13A-11-222, 13A-11-223, 13A-12-1, 13A-12-2, 13A-14-3, 13A-12-5, 14-1-8 to 14-1-11, inclusive, 14-1-13, 14-3-1, 14-3-6 to 14-3-8, inclusive, 14-3-11, 14-3-33, 14-3-39, 14-3-41, 14-3-42, 14-3-46, 14-3-48, 14-3-49, 14-3-50 to 14-3-53, inclusive, 14-3-56, 14-3-59, 14-3-60, 14-4-1, 14-4-3, 14-4-7, 14-4-8, 14-5-7, 14-5-9, 14-5-30 to 14-5-37, inclusive, 14-6-60 to 14-6-62, inclusive, 14-6-81 to 14-6-85, inclusive, 14-6-86 to 14-6-92, inclusive, 14-6-98, 14-6-100 to 14-6-102, inclusive, 14-6-105 to 14-6-108, inclusive, 14-8-33, 14-9-3, 14-10-3, 14-11-1 to 14-11-3, inclusive, 14-11-5, 15-4-11, 16-6-1 to 16-6-6, inclusive, 16-15-1 to 16-15-13, inclusive, 16-17-1 to 16-17-19, inclusive, 16-29-1 to 16-29-6, inclusive, 16-60-210 to 16-60-221, inclusive, 20-1-28 to 20-1-30, inclusive, 21-3-4 to 21-3-8, inclusive, 22-13-1, 22-6-5.1, 22-52-50 to 22-52-58, inclusive, 22-52-70 to 22-52-72, inclusive, 25-1-2, 27-1-8, 27-1-9, 27-26-20 to 27-26-43, inclusive, 28-3-17, 30-1-3, 30-2-12, 30-4-3, 31-9-7, 32-4-3, 32-4-4, 34-6-6, 34-6-9, 34-6-14, 37-8-160, 37-8-213, 40-12-76, 40-12-77, 40-12-85, 40-12-86, 40-12-95, 40-12-109, 40-12-119, 40-12-120, 40-12-132, 40-12-142, 40-12-164, 40-12-170, 40-12-173, 40-12-175, 40-12-423, 40-20-14, 41-6A-8 to 41-6A-11, inclusive, 41-8A-3, 41-8A-5 to 41-8A-12, inclusive, 41-9-220, 41-9-900 to 41-9-906, inclusive, repealed

Lane Cake, designated as official state dessert

Firefighters, law enforcement officers, families eligible to receive death benefit as if the person died in the line of duty, resubmission of denied applications and extension of statute of limitations, Sec. 36-30-2 am'd.

Eminent domain, prohibited for purpose of acquiring mortgages or deeds of trust, Secs. 11-47-170, 11-80-1, 18-1B-2 am'd.

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

Gorgas Memorial Board, statute repealed, Sec. 41-9-220 repealed

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

Administrative Procedure Act, amending rule ten years from its adoption, prohibited, Sec. 41-22-5.2 am'd.

Counties, co. commission, adoption of taxes, effective until rates change, notification of certain taxes, Sec. 40-7-42 am'd.

Business Licenses, Department of Revenue, applicants for licenses required to submit federal tax identification number or Social Security number, Sec. 40-12-30 am'd.

Legislative Council, reconstituted, Senate Legislative Council, House Legislative Council estab., Legislative Council, Joint Fiscal Committee, Legislative Building Authority, Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment Committee abolished, Law Institute part of Legislative Department, Chief of Legislative Operations created, Secs. 29-1-5, 29-1-22, 29-2-52, 29-2-200, 29-2-201, 29-4-20, 29-4-22, 29-4-25, 29-4-30, 29-4-32, 29-4-35, 29-4-40, 29-4-42, 29-5-2, 29-5-3, 29-5-4, 29-5-13, 29-6-1, 29-6-2, 29-6-3, 29-6-4, 29-6-7, 29-7-4, 29-8-1,29-8-2, 29-8-3, 29-8-4, 29-8-5, 41-19-3, 41-19-3.1 am'd.; Secs. 29-6-8, 29-6-9 added; Secs. 29-2-50, 29-2-51, 29-7-5 repealed

Municipal planning commissions, members, mayor authorized to appoint two supernumerary members to serve in absence of regular members, Class 1 municipalities excepted, Sec. 11-52-3 am'd.

Municipalities, municipal employees, direct deposit of wages under certain conditions

Animal Control Officer, training and certification, Alabama Animal Control Association, Alabama Peace Officers' Standard and Training Commission, develop uniform program, continuing education

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Legion of Valor member authorized to receive license tag without cost, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.

Disabled persons, preference for services provided by under direction of the Department of Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Sec. 21-2-2 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, proposed rule changes, posting on website, business authorized to object, agency required to file a Business Economic Impact Statement with committee and Legislative Reference Service, review of all rules, Red Tape Reduction Act, Sec. 41-22-5.1 am'd.

County commissions, home rule, limited power to establish, personnel policies, community, transportation and emergency assistance programs, policies for operation of county offices and elections and polling places, const. amend.

Alcoholic beverages, liquor tastings at state liquor stores, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Auctioneers, Board of, fees for reciprocity, Board of Auctioneers Account, renamed, Secs. 34-4-21, 34-4-25, 34-4-54 am'd.

Income tax, counties and municipalities authorized to collect debt from income tax refunds, Secs. 40-18-100, 40-18-103 am'd.

Employment regulation, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivision may not require employers to grant vacation or other leave to employees

Public Safety Department and State Personnel Department, establish a new classification, Trooper First Class, recover cost of training

Professional Bondsman, certification and examination of required, continuing education required, fees, disbursement of fees, suspension

Funeral Service Board, continuing education required of licensees, exemptions, renewal notices provided electronically, Sec. 34-13-53 am'd.

Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of Licensure for Professional, applicants required to pass board approved versus an 8-hour written exam, board authorized to contract with independent testing agency, simple majority of board a quorum, Secs. 34-11-1, 34-11-4, 34-11-6, 34-11-34 am'd.

School buses, automated civil enforcement of school bus violations, county and city boards of education may initiate and enforce, district and municipal courts, county and city law enforcement

Real estate appraisers, licensure, consideration of applicant's criminal conviction, Sec. 34-27A-7 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, approval and disapproval by Joint Legislative Committee, procedures, appeal of disapproval to Lt. Gov., Secs. 41-22-5, 41-22-6, 41-22-22, 41-22-23, 41-22-24 am'd.

Municipalities, golf carts, limited operation on streets authorized, restrictions, liability insurance

Taxation, tax exemption for Class 1-5 municipalities cultural districts

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

Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers, to provide further for definitions, remove specific fees and authorize board to set by rule, Secs. 34-14-1 to 34-14-9, inclusive, 34-14-11, 34-14-30, 34-14-32, 34-14-33 am'd.

Certified Public Accountants (CPA's), Public Accountancy Act, terms "attest" and "report" defined, nonresident certified public accountants with practicing privileges required to meet professional standards, Secs. 34-1-2, 34-1-16, 34-1-17 am'd.

Alarm systems, alarm monitoring companies, certain verification of alarm signal required, Electronic Security Board of Licensure to enforce, Sec. 34-1A-1 am'd; Sec. 34-1A-11 added

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, LP-Gas Recovery Fund deleted, board required to post rules in lieu of mailing, surety in cash requirement for permit holders deleted, permits further provide for, enforcement by board including fines, Secs. 9-17-100, 9-17-101, 9-17-103, 9-17-104, 9-17-105, 9-17-106, 9-17-107, 9-17-109, 9-17-121, 9-17-122, 40-17-161, 40-17-164, 40-17-165 am'd.

Funeral Service, Board of, definitions revised, notice by electronic format, display of casket prices regulated, meetings, appeals, qualifications for licensure, reporting to board, independent contractors authorized to enter establishments to inspect, Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-4, 34-13-6, 34-13-9, 34-13-20, 34-13-22, 34-13-23, 34-13-26, 34-13-31, 34-13-53, 34-13-56, 34-13-57, 34-13-70, 34-13-71, 34-13-72, 34-13-73, 34-13-91, 34-13-92, 34-13-93, 34-13-94, 34-13-111, 34-13-113, 34-13-132, 34-13-134 am'd.

Rescue Squads, Alabama Association of, voluntary contribution through ad valorem tax process

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

Funeral Service Board, continuing education required of licensees, exemptions, renewal notices provided electronically, Sec. 34-13-53 am'd.

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

Alcoholic beverages, distillers, rectifers authorized to sell souvenir bottles of distilled spirits

Climatologist, office established, powers and duties

Motor vehicle license tags, renewals, additional time for deployed military, Sec. 32-6-65 am'd.

Class 6 municipalities, weed abatement as nuisance, alternate procedures, alternate procedure liens under certain conditions

Criminal history records, expunction authorized upon court order for certain offenses, Public Safety Department required to issue certificates of eligibility, procedures, penalties

Transportation Department, director authorized to appoint assistant counsel subject to State Merit System, Sec. 23-1-26 am'd.

Labor organizations, annual fee to Labor Department removed, Sec. 25-7-5 am'd.

Public contracts, limited liability for a professional firm issued a certificate of authorization from the Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board for construction monitoring services agreed to in a public contract, exception

Cosmetology, Board of, expanded to include barbers, renamed, Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Secs. 34-7B-1 to 34-7B-27, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, repealed

Prisoners, escaped inmates, notification of state and local agencies and news media, liability limited, Joel Willmore Act, Sec. 14-3-58 am'd.

Class 1, 3, 4, and 5 municipalities, establishment of entertainment districts authorized, Act 2012-438, 2012 Reg Sess., am'd; Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Rescue squads, state agencies, counties, municipalities, authorized to donate funds, equipment, or property to organized search, air, and rescue squads, Sec. 9-3-18 am'd.

Wrestling, regulation by Alabama Athletic Commission, act renamed as Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act,, Secs. 41-9-1020, 41-9-1021,41-9-1022, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1025, 41-9-1027, 41-9-1028, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030, 41-9-1031, 41-9-1032, 41-9-1033, 41-9-1034, 41-9-1035, 41-9-1036, 41-9-1037, 41-9-1038 am'd

Municipality, Mayor/Council form of government, council meetings, cancellation for lack of quorum, procedures, Sec. 11-43-50 am'd

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

Property notice of transfer property between governmental agency required to be posted for two weeks

Space, Alabama Space Authority created, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Development Office, Alabama Department of Transportation, Governors office, Legislature, promote space exploration

Class 6 municipality, authorized to declare certain weeds public nuisance and abated, Sec. 11-67-80 am'd.

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2012 Regular Session and 2012 First Special Session as contained in 2012 supplements and replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State, Secs. 34-17-21 am'd.

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

Government disclosure of certain information regarding purchase of property by state or local government

Bail bonds, court costs, official executing bond, collection of bond fee within 30 days, remission of fee to court clerk within 2 days, 2012-535, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs. 12-14-31, 12-19-311 am'd.

Judges of probate to use same on-line filing system as Secretary of State, Sec. 10A-1-4.02 am'd.

Recycling, biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic containers

Donated funds, equipment, or property to organized search, air, and rescue squads, Sec. 9-3-18 am'd.

Competitive bids, counties and municipalities, personal property, local preference zones, percent over low bid increased to award to resident bidder, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd

Emergency Communication Services, creating statewide communication system for emergency first responders, create the Alabama First Responder Wireless Commission, create the First Responder Wireless Commission Fund

Supernumerary ad valorem tax officials, cap on compensation increased, Sec. 40-6-3 am'd.

National Guard, exemption from payment of ad valorem taxes for distinctive National Guard tags, Sec. 32-6-111.1 am'd.

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

Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, power of eminent domain with approval of municipal council, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.

Transportation Department, director authorized to appoint assistant counsel subject to State Merit System, Sec. 23-1-26 am'd.

Distinctive License tags, law enforcement memorial honor officers killed in line of duty, fees, distrib. to State Law Enforcement Memorial and National Police Memorial

Municipalities, allowed to require municipal employees to be paid by direct deposit of wages, certain forms required

Criminal justice employees, including judges, district attorneys, law enforcement officers, etc., protection against disclosure of personal information, disclosure of by State Ethics Commission prohibited, Secs. 36-25-4.3, 41-13-7 am'd.

Emergencies, broadcasters, radio, t.v., and cable, emergency response broadcasters, training and certification by Homeland Security Department, access to facilities to repair and restart broadcasting during emergencies

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

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2012 Regular Session and 2012 First Special Session as contained in 2012 supplements and replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State, Secs. 34-17-21 am'd.

Property notice of transfer property between governmental agency required to be posted for two weeks

Firefighters, death benefits for beneficiaries or dependents of a firefighter, firefighter defined to include a firefighter who is employed by the state or any of its agencies, Sec. 36-30-1 am'd.

Private Investigation Board, established, licensing and regulation of private investigators, members, terms, powers, vacancies, subject to Administrative Procedure Act, civil and criminal penalties, Private Investigators Licensing and Regulatory Act

Cosmetology, Board of, expanded to include barbers, renamed, Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, Secs. 34-7B-1 to 34-7B-27, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, repealed

Administrative Procedure Act, proposed rule changes, posting on website, business authorized to object, agency required to file a Business Economic Impact Statement with committee and Legislative Reference Service, review of all rules, Red Tape Reduction Act, Secs. 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2 added

Business license tax, within municipality, amount a tax levied shall not exceed a certain amount, Sec. 11-51-90.2 am'd.

Judge of probate, estates, bond of conservators, executors, administrators, liability limited unless grossly negligent, judicial immunity further provided for, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exclusion, licensure in counties less than 30,000, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-6, 34-1A-7, 34-1A-10 am'd.

House of Representatives, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed; Sec. 29-1-1.2 added

Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, allows litigants to depose individuals and conduct discovery in a state other than the trial state

Firefighters, death or disability benefits for occupational disease for state firefighters, definition of occupational diseases expanded for municipal firefighters to include a cerebral vascular accident or stroke, Sec. 11-43-144 am'd

Labor, merger of Department of Industrial Relations and Department of Labor, Secs. 25-2-1, 25-2-2, 25-2-6, 25-2-7 am'd; Secs. 25-3-1, 25-3-2, 25-3-3, 25-5-4, 25-5-5 repealed

Volunteer fire departments or rescue squads, state, counties, municipalities, donation of property, disposal after donation further provided for, Sec. 9-3-18 am'd.

Firefighters, death or disability benefits for occupational diseases, established, special procedure for cancer, heart disease, hypertension, or respiratory disease

Circuit courts, civil matters, presiding circuit judge may authorize certain hearings to be held by audio-video telecommunications, requirements

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, Governor to approve new rules before they are certified, withdrawal by agency proposing, Chair of Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review auth. to approve, Secs. 41-22-6, 41-22-7, 41-22-23 am'd; Sec. 41-22-23.1 added (2012-20352)

Funeral Service, Board of, to provide further for the requirement of a funeral director, Sec. 34-13-50 am'd

Motor vehicles, distinctive tags, new categories, Revenue Department application fee process, submission limited to once annually where tag lacks required commitments, Sec. 32-6-64 am'd

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro tempore of the Senate, authorized to designate an individual to represent him or her on committees, boards, commissions or agencies

Retirement accounts, Uniform Probate Code, Roth Individual Retirement Accounts, included as qualified trust for purposes of limitation on assignment and alienation, Sec. 19-3B-508 am'd.

Licenses and licensing, Social Security number for license renewal repealed, Sec. 30-3-194 am'd

Severance tax on sand, gravel, etc., Revenue Department to provide county commissions with information regarding levy, collection, and distribution, audits authorized, civil penalties, counties authorized to collect, Secs. 40-13-53, 40-13-55, 40-13-56, 40-13-57, 40-13-58, 40-13-61 am'd

Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2010 First Special Session and 2011 Regular Session as contained in 2011 supplements and replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State, Secs. 17-14-70, 22-9A-13 am'd

Underwater Cultural Resources Act, definition of cultural resources amended to specify articles associated with shipwrecks, artifacts defined, recovery of abandoned artifacts not cultural resources in certain locations authorized, Secs. 41-9-291, 41-9-292 am'd.

Municipalities, incorporations after June 13, 2007, validated if any procedures irregular, Sec. 11-41-8 am'd.

Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute, subject to Alabama Sunset Law, construction craft industry fees, continued collection of provided, Sec. 7 of Act 2009-561, 2009 Reg. Sess., amended to delete expiration; Sec. 7 of Act 2010-220, 2010 Reg. Sess., repealed

County commissions, members of county commissions to serve six year terms, Sec. 11-3-1 am'd

Counties, planning commissions, subdivisions in extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipal planning commission, regulated under certain conditions, agreements with municipalities authorized, plats, approval by county engineer further provided for, Secs. 11-52-1, 11-52-30, 11-52-31, 11-52-32, 11-52-33 am'd.; Secs. 11-24-5, 11-52-36 repealed

Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.

United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.

County commission, forestry operations, use of roads, regulation by, procedures, Sec. 23-1-80.1 added (2012-20510)

Elections, presidential preference primary, counties where Mardi Gras recognized as county holiday and having special provisions, expenses reimbursable by state, retroactive effect, Sec. 17-16-2 am'd.

Public records management, membership of state and local record commission altered, Secs. 41-13-20, 41-13-22 am'd

State employees, Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama State Employees Insurance Board may approve group insurance offerings

Acts of Alabama, House and Senate Journals, and other official documents, printing, guidelines and time frame established, Secs. 29-1-28 to 29-1-39, inclusive, 29-1-39.1, 29-1-39.2, 29-1-39.3 added; Secs. 29-1-12, 29-1-13 amended and renumbered as Secs. 29-1-26, 29-1-27

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exclude motor vehicle locks and business selling locks, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-6, 34-1A-7, 34-1A-10 am'd. (2012-20195)

Fireworks, permits, fees, use of pyrotechnic device before a proximate audience, validity of city ordinances, further provided for, Secs. 8-17-210, 8-17-211, 8-17-216, 8-17-216.1, 8-17-217, 8-17-218, 8-17-219, 8-17-220, 8-17-222, 8-17-225, 8-17-226, 11-45-9.1 am'd

Cosmetology, Board of continued pursuant to Sunset Law until October 1, 2013.

Pilotage Commission, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law.

Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law

ABC Board, continued until October 1, 2016, pursuant to Sunset Law

Indian Affairs Commission, Kawita Creeks in Russell County recognized, one member from tribe appointed to commission, Sec. 41-9-708 am'd.

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, distinctive license plates authorized, applications to be separate from passenger car applications, number to be based on Quantity Class 2, Sec. 32-6-64 am'd.

Taxes, notice of age related tax exemption to be mailed to each taxpayer before the 64th date of birth

Energy and Residential Codes Board, membership increased, Sec. 41-23-82 am'd.