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State Governmental Affairs

Senate48 legislators-100 bills

Referred Bills (100)

SB361Introduced

Dogs; tethering and confinement requirements provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalties for, animal control officer enforcement of, violations established

SB228Enrolled

Alabama Space Authority, renamed Alabama Aerospace Authority; membership increased; duties and powers increased

HB110Engrossed

Driver licenses; authorize issuance of digital driver licenses and identification cards

SB107Engrossed

Alabama Board of Funeral Services; board authorized to impose administrative fee on funeral establishments for each funeral arranged; initial application, renewal, branch registration, and transfer fees relating to a certificate of authority increased; certificate holder required to file an annual statement of preneed activities conducted; board authorized to require certificate holder to file multiple preneed activity reports annually; and initial application and renewal fees for registration as a preneed sales agent increased

HB407Engrossed

State government; Miss Alabama designated as an Official State Ambassador

HB435Engrossed

Manufactured Homes; certificate of title for 1999 models and earlier, Alabama Department of Revenue authorized to issue titles upon request

HB97Engrossed

Geographic Information Technology; to recognize the Geographic Information Executive Council, the Geographic Information Program Office, the Advisory Committee, and to provide for coordination with the 911 Board

SB231Enrolled

Security; security provided at new Alabama State House, parking deck, and adjacent park

HB182Passed

Health department; to require acceptance of military education or training as credit towards EMS licensure

SB271Engrossed

Lieutenant Governor, vacancy in office, require the office be filled by election in certain circumstances, constitutional amendment

SB200Passed

Alabama Office of Minority Affairs; renamed to the Alabama Office of Civic Engagement

HB136Introduced

Emergency rules; require Governor to certify that circumstances exist to justify emergency rules

SB210Introduced

Chiropractic board; board service and licensure qualifications revised

HB66Passed

Motor vehicles; driver licenses; designation of certain medical conditions, provided for

SB86Introduced

Surety bonds and motor fuel assessments; filing period for new or replacement surety bonds extended, payment period for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels extended

SB206Introduced

Legislature; codification of 2025 Regular Session acts and Code Commissioner technical revisions into Code of Alabama 1975

SB40Introduced

Contract review committee; recommendation that the Governor not sign contracts under review provided

SB39Introduced

Legislative Committee on Reapportionment; appointment of members to committee revised

HB114Introduced

Surety bonds and motor fuel assessments; filing period for new or replacement surety bonds extended, payment period for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels extended

SB22Introduced

Commission on Uniform State Laws; appointment of members revised

SB95Introduced

Public utilities; Underground Damage Prevention Program; certain statutory sunset clauses deleted

SB46Introduced

Motor vehicles; driver licenses; designation of certain medical conditions, provided for

SB223Introduced

Aviation; restrict the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast data collected from aircraft

SB21Introduced

Offices of Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court; judge of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals; judge of a circuit court or district court; member of the Legislature; Attorney General; State Auditor; Secretary of State; State Treasurer; Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries; member of the State Board of Education; and local sheriff, district attorney, circuit clerk, or constable required to be held by a natural born citizen of the United States, Constitutional Amendment

SB45Introduced

Driver licenses; certain classes of driver licenses invalidated

SB7Introduced

Alabama Athletic Commission, slap fighting prohibited; Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations, certain violations constitute Class C felony

SB29Introduced

Chiropractic board; board service and licensure qualifications revised

SB242Passed

Legislature; codification of 2024 Regular Session Acts and Code Commissioner technical revisions into the Code of Alabama 1975

SB279Passed

Alabama State House; Legislative Council authorized to contract for demolition of existing building when new state house constructed; disposition of property and materials in building prior to demolition authorized

HB207Passed

Office of Information Technology, duties expanded to include cybersecurity and tasks previously performed by Division of Data Systems Management and Telecommunications Division of the Department of Finance

SB291Introduced

Fair Campaign Practices Act; transfer of funds among political parties and local or other affiliated party organizations authorized

SB269Introduced

Alabama Emergency Management Agency; authorize to spend public funds on promotional materials

SB266Introduced

Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, review of personal or professional services contracts, limitation that funds be issued on a state warrant removed, occupational and professional licensing boards included as state entities

SB164Introduced

Crimes and offenses, unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure facility further provided for

SB49Introduced

Employment practice, unlawful to inquire from job applicant information relating to arrests or conviction of crimes, criminal record, with exceptions

SB248Introduced

Administrative Procedure Act, standard of judicial review of agency rulings revised

SB344Introduced

Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, memorializing marker required under certain circumstances, failure of committee to act results in denial of waiver, fine revised, and duties of Attorney General specified

SB165Engrossed

Candidates; revise statement of economic interests filing requirements

SB137Passed

Public utilities; private sewer or wastewater systems, authorized to come under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission

HB44Introduced

Teachers' Retirement System, reopened for service rendered to St. Clair County, DAY Program, Inc.

HB159Passed

Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, renamed the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission, participation of other public and private partners in providing facilities authorized; Governor to serve as ex officio nonvoting member; funds kept outside of State Treasury

SB260Introduced

State government, governmental bodies and governmental entities prohibited from purchasing or using certain unmanned aircraft systems

SB80Passed

Alabama Local Government Training Institutue, renamed Buddy Sharpless Education Institute

SB48Passed

Boards of Registrars; qualifications of registrars revised; salary increased; status of employment further provided for

SB141Introduced

Financial Institutions; prohibit fee for periodic paper billing statements

SB55Passed

Personnel Department, to require director to regularly assess job requirements and remove college degree when practicable

HB285Passed

Motor vehicle registrations, replace International Symbol of Access with Dynamic Accessibility Symbol

HB131Passed

Sales and use tax, durable medical equipment and medical supplies revised.

HB46Passed

Volunteer rescue squads, vehicles, permanent registration, one-time fee, Dept. of Revenue to administer

HB345Passed

Crimes and offenses; operation of unmanned aircraft system over or near a Department of Corrections facility; penalties provided; exceptions provided

SB4

Flags; provides that the Freedom Flag may be displayed on public property and that displaying an unapproved flag on public property is a misdemeanor

HB432Engrossed

State employees, salary deductions further provided for

HB374Introduced

Additional fee, professional firefighter distinctive motor vehicle license plate

HB229Introduced

State symbols; designate Little Bluestem as the official State Grass of Alabama.

HB196Passed

Sale of tax-delinquent land; Land Commissioner authorized to contract with online auction to sell certain lands

SB271Introduced

Attorney General's Office, Alabama Faith-Based Intelligence Commission and Director of the Alabama Faith-Based Intelligence Commission, established within

SB236Introduced

Certificate of Need, exempt health care institutions and services in rural areas from requirement

SB1Passed

Absentee voting; prohibit assistance in preparation of; exceptions provided

SB39Passed

Dam safety, elective procedures provided for state-owned dams

SB5Introduced

Archives Department revised the composition and authorizing authority of the board

SB244Passed

Relating to design professionals; to add Section 41-9A-3.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to require an agreement with a design professional who does not have professional liability insurance coverage to disclose that fact in writing to the client, who shall sign and notarize the disclosure.

SB195Passed

Relating to the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee; to amend Section 29-2-40, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for membership of the committee.

SB313Passed

Relating to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; to authorize the department to distribute funds appropriated for that purpose to any government or private entity to accomplish the design, construction, and installation of a replica of the Saturn 1B Rocket or similar structure at the northernmost Interstate 65 rest stop in the state, if the original rocket located at the Interstate 65 Ardmore Welcome Center in Elkmont, Alabama is beyond restoration or repair; and to allocate funding under the department's Planning Program.

SB294Passed

Regarding non-merit system state employees; to amend Section 36-26-10, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the number of exempt service employees allowable in each department or agency.

SB284Passed

Relating to dam safety; to provide for the inspection of certain dams and reservoirs by an engineer; to require certain dam owners to develop emergency action plans; and to require these dam owners to notify their local emergency management agency of any new dam construction or enlargement.

HB110Passed

Relating to the Board of Physical Therapy; to amend Sections 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-196, 34-24-210, 34-24-210.1, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-214, and 34-24-217, Code of Alabama 1975; to give the board authority over certain physical therapy professionals licensed in other states.

SB221Passed

Relating to the State Board of Genetic Counseling; to amend Sections 34-13A-3 and 34-13A-10, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the board to conduct regular meetings by electronic means; and to authorize the board to make grants to develop training and continuing education programs for genetic counselors.

SB197Passed

Relating to state agencies; to require state agencies to take certain measures to prevent fraud before paying benefits to recipients.

SB347Introduced

Relating to the Alabama Women's Tribute Statue Commission; to add Section 41-9-338.4, Code of Alabama 1975, to exempt the commission from the public works competitive bid laws.

SB279Passed

Relating to elected county superintendents of education; to remove the requirement that the salary of the superintendent be set before the beginning of the term of office; and to provide for a retroactive effective date.

SB247Introduced

Relating to education; to provide prohibitions on the promotion, endorsement, and affirmation of certain divisive concepts in certain public settings; and to authorize certain penalties for violation.

SB243Introduced

Relating to the One-Call Notification System; to amend Section 37-15-4.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize a design professional to hire a third-party locator, at the expense of the underground facility operator, after two design or survey locate requests have been submitted and expired without response by the operator.

SB238Introduced

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to require local boards of education to adopt policies requiring each K-12 public school to broadcast or sanction the performance of The Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week during school hours.

SB220Introduced

Relating to pharmacists; to amend Section 27-45A-7, Code of Alabama 1975; to authorize a pharmacist to decline to fill a prescription if the pharmacist will be reimbursed for the drug in an amount that is less than the pharmacist's acquisition cost; and to prohibit a pharmacist from being restricted from discussing matters relating to a pharmacy claim with a patient.

SB95Introduced

Relating to distinctive motor vehicle license plates; to amend Section 32-6-281, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the distribution of proceeds of sales of distinctive motor vehicle license plates to emergency medical services providers.

HB11Passed

Relating to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Section 34-1A-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the display of licensing information in advertising by licensees of the board.

HB75Passed

Relating to the Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act; to designate as Article 1, Sections 34-25B-1 to 34-25B-29, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to amend Sections 34-25B-2, 34-25B-3, 34-25B-4, 34-25B-7, 34-25B-10, 34-25B-11, 34-25B-12, 34-25B-13, 34-25B-14, 34-25B-17, 34-25B-18, 34-25B-21, 34-25B-22, and 34-25B-26 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Private Investigation Board; to add Section 34-25B-12.1 and add a new Article 2, commencing with Section 34-25B-50 to Chapter 25B, Title 34 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to require applicants for private investigator licenses to complete education and work experience; to clarify those fees collected by the board that must be deposited into the Alabama Private Investigation Board Fund; to provide further for the qualifications for licensure as a private investigator; to provide further for criminal history background checks for applicants for licensure; to authorize the board to grant inactive status to licensees and to provide, by rule, for a procedure and fee to reinstate an inactive license; to provide for administrative penalties against any person practicing without a license; to require licensees to report arrests to the board within 72 hours; and to clarify that the number of hours of continuing education required to maintain licensure is 16 hours during the two-year license period; to license private investigator apprentices and allow apprentices to gain work experience through an internship; to provide for licensure of apprentices as private investigators after completing certain requirements; and to provide for licensure of private investigation agencies that do business in the state; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

SB207Passed

Relating to taxation; to amend Section 40-18-140, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an income tax refund check-off for a contribution to the State Parks Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of Mental Health, or the Alabama Medicaid Agency.

SB9Passed

Relating to voting; to amend Section 17-7-23, Code of Alabama 1975, to require any approved electronic vote counting system used in an election to require the use of paper ballots; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

HB209Engrossed

Relating to voting; to prohibit any person from distributing, ordering, requesting, collecting, completing, obtaining, or delivering an absentee ballot application or absentee ballot of another person in certain circumstances; to provide for exceptions; to prohibit a person from receiving a payment or providing a payment to another person for distributing, ordering, requesting, collecting, completing, obtaining, or delivering an absentee ballot application or absentee ballot of another person in certain circumstance; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

HB163Passed

Relating to building codes; to authorize the use of certain refrigerants and refrigerant-equipped products that are in compliance with the National Clean Air Act.

HB260Passed

Relating to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Sections 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, and 34-1A-7, Code of Alabama 1975, to create and provide for the qualifications of a qualifying agent license; to authorize the board to levy and collect administrative fines; to revise the process for pursuing disciplinary actions and cease and desist orders; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022

HB184Passed

Relating to charitable organizations; to amend Section 13A-9-71, Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the imposition of certain filing or reporting requirements on certain charitable organizations.

HB216Engrossed

Relating to motor vehicle licenses and registration; to amend Section 32-6-62, Code of Alabama 1975, to extend the validity period of motor vehicle license plate designs from five years to 10 years.

SB289Engrossed

Relating to political action committees; to amend Section 17-5-15, Code of Alabama 1975, to permit PACs to make contributions to political parties in certain circumstances.

HB179Passed

Relating to distinctive motor vehicle license plates; to amend Section 32-6-281, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the distribution of proceeds of sales of distinctive motor vehicle license plates to emergency medical services providers.

SB25Engrossed

Relating to the Board of Physical Therapy; to amend Sections 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-196, 34-24-210, 34-24-210.1, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-214, and 34-24-217, Code of Alabama 1975; to give the board authority over certain physical therapy professionals licensed in other states.

SB283Introduced

Relating to athletic associations; to require an athletic association's contracts be reviewed by the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee; and to prohibit public K-12 schools from membership in athletic associations under certain circumstances.

SB270Introduced

Relating to monuments; to require the Alabama State Commission on the Arts to oversee the construction of a statue of John Lewis at the entrance to the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

SB10Passed

Relating to electronic vote counting systems; to amend Section 17-7-21, Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the use of electronic vote counting systems that are capable of connection to the Internet or cell phone networks or that possess modem technology.

SB108Passed

Relating to public contracts; to amend Sections 41-16-50, 41-16-51, 41-16-52, 41-16-53, 41-16-54, and 41-16-55, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required for certain state and local public awarding authorities, with exceptions; to provide a legislative method for the increase of the threshold dollar amount; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

SB5Engrossed

Relating to the Board of Pardons and Paroles; to amend Section 15-22-30.1, Code of Alabama 1975, to require that at least one residential transition center established by the board to be a women's facility.

HB79Passed

Relating to the Board of Pharmacy; to amend Section 34-23-32 of the Code of Alabama 1975, requiring a manufacturer, bottler, packager, wholesale drug distributor, and other entities in the supply chain for pharmaceutical products to obtain an annual permit from the board; to require each permit holder to designate a representative of the permit holder who would be required to register with the board; and to provide for an additional annual registration fee.

HB56Passed

Relating to the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners; to amend Section 34-30-3, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Section 34-30-34 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the scope of practice of licensees.

SB237Introduced

To amend Sections 41-9-233 and 41-9-235, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017; to require a controlling governmental entity that replaces a memorial building to maintain the original name or erect a marker memorializing the name; to provide that a petition for waiver is deemed denied if the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection fails to act on an application for waiver within 90 days; to revise penalties for violations; to authorize the Attorney General to commence a civil action; and to require the Alabama State Council on the Arts to oversee the design, construction, and installation of a replica Saturn 1B Rocket at the most northern I-65 rest stop in the state.

SB236Introduced

Relating to monuments; to require the Alabama State Commission on the Arts to oversee the construction of a statue of John Lewis at the entrance to the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

SB219Introduced

Relating to building codes; to authorize the use of certain refrigerants and refrigerant-equipped products that are in compliance with the National Clean Air Act.

SB32Engrossed

Relating to motor vehicle registration and distinctive motor vehicle license plates; to authorize the issuance of a distinctive motor vehicle license plate to benefit brain cancer research.

SB173Introduced

Relating to the State Treasurer; to create the Alabama Local Government Investment Pool Program within the Office of the State Treasurer to allow state and local public entities to deposit monies in an investment pool administered by the treasurer; to provide parameters for investments; to authorize the treasurer to take certain actions to administer the program; to establish the Alabama Local Government Investment Advisory Board and provide for its membership and duties; and to provide further for the Office of the State Treasurer's travel expenses.

SB134Introduced

Relating to counties and municipalities; to amend Section 11-50-170, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide that reservoirs used for the collection or storage of water are part of a water system; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.