Driver Licenses, invalidates any class of out-of-state driver license issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants

Prisoners, increases the money paid by the state to counties to feed prisoners and the money deposited into the Emergency Prisoner Feeding Fund

State Investments and Public Contracts; to prohibit State Treasurer and Board of Control of RSA and TRSA from using ESG factors in investment decisions; may consider pecuniary factors; to prohibit state entities from considering ESG factors when awarding public contracts

Public education employees; exclusion of students from classroom, provided for; principal authorized to suspend, expel, or recommend for alternative school certain students excluded from classroom; civil and criminal immunity provided to education employees; local boards of education authorized to reimburse or compensate employees for certain legal fees; rebuttable presumption, created; Board of Education, required to adopt rules

Prohibit the use of any ranked-choice voting method in elections except for electors who vote by absentee ballot pursuant to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act

Data privacy; required notifications, registration, and security methods for consumer data brokers provided

Labor organizations, employer's eligibility for economic development incentives conditioned upon employer refraining from certain practices relating to labor organizations, oversight provided

Agricultural organization, nonprofit, health benefits, authorized to offer to members and families, conditions, specified not to be engaged in health insurance business.

Vaccines; religious exemption for K-12 students, further provided for; religious exemption for students at public institutions of higher education, provided

Solid waste; to define the terms mass balance attribution, mill scale and slag

Public records, procedures established to request and obtain copies of records from state

Tort Reform, to regulate litigation financing agreements, vicarious liability of employers, proof of medical care expenses, and attorney advertising

Relating to the Alabama Jobs Act, amends definition of renewable generation facility

Prohibit "balance billing" by out-of-network ground ambulances

Child labor, eliminating the eligibility to work form.

State Textbook Review Committee, review of periodicals, required

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

Teachers and school employees, state retirement benefits terminated upon conviction of certain sex crimes involving minor.

Crimes & Offenses, prohibited picketing or protesting in certain circumstances and provided criminal penalties

DNA; prohibit taking and disclosure without express consent

Public k-12 education; hands on instruction in CPR and the use of AEDs, required in health classes; State Board of Education, authorized to adopt rules

Ports, inland facilities; create inland port and intermodal grant fund in ADECA.

Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education (CHOOSE) Act of 2024, established to provide education savings accounts (ESAs) for parents of children to use in providing education services for those children.

Taxation, sales tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemption provided for certain purchases of diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, and menstrual hygiene products

Off-label medical treatment; adverse action by occupational licensing board because of recommendation, prohibited; patient informed consent, required; cause of action, provided

Appropriations from Education Trust Fund for the support, maintenance, and development of public education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

Public K-12 school security; School Security Program, established to require school security inspections and grading; School Security and Fire Safety Fund, established to provide grants; School Mapping Data Program, established to provide criteria for school maps; Department of Education and ALEA, authorized to adopt rules

Jackie Graham, commended

Affirming Israel as a Sovereign Nation

Barry Dewayne Matson, Commending

Legislature to study modernizing K-12 education school funding

George Clark, commended

Legislative Study Commission to Study K-12 School Education Funding, established

Relating to state government; to amend Sections 41-4-114, 41-4-120, 41-4-122 as last amended by Act 2022-357 of the 2022 Regular Session, 41-4-124, 41-4-125, Section 41-4-126 as last amended by Act 2022-357 of the 2022 Regular Session, 41-4-139, 41-4-172, 29-2-41.1 Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide exemptions to the state procurement code; to further provide for the authority to make emergency procurements and the review of those procurements by the Contract Review Legislative Oversight Committee; to provide for the procurement of certain health professionals who provide services to the Medicaid Agency under certain conditions; to further provide for the definition of professional services to include the management and administration of occupational licensing boards; to provide for the procurement of supplies, services, and professional services by district attorneys or sheriffs; to provide for the change of the name of the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to the Division of Procurement; and to add Section 41-4-125.01 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the procurement of physicians retained to provide medical services to the State of Alabama.

To amend Sections 29-9-2, 29-9-3, and 29-9-4, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Acts 2022-139 and 2022-358 of the 2022 Regular Session, and Sections 29-9-5, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, to provide additional definitions; to provide further for annual Education Trust Fund appropriations; to provide further for the distribution of revenues received in excess of appropriations; to create the Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund and provide for the funding and appropriations from the fund; to revise the allowable uses of withdrawals from the Budget Stabilization Fund to eliminate temporary loans for repairs; and to repeal obsolete Section 29-9-2.1 of the Code of Alabama of 1975.

Relating to income taxes; to amend Section 40-18-15.3, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the qualifications for employees and employers to receive the income tax deduction for health insurance premiums paid.

Relating to the State Ethics Commission; to require the commission to provide an alleged violator with certain evidence; and to amend Section 36-25-24, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide whistle blower protection to employees reporting ethics violations.

Relating to economic development; to add Article 2D, commencing with Section 41-10-47.01, to Chapter 10 of Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975; to authorize the State Industrial Development Authority to make site assessment grants and site development grants to certain companies; to provide for the criteria that must be met for grant approval; to provide for changes to criteria based on economic conditions; to limit the funding that may be received by any site under the grant program; to create the Alabama Site Development Fund and provide for its management; to amend Section 41-10-27.2, Code of Alabama 1975, providing for an annual appropriation to the State Industrial Development Authority, to authorize the appropriation to be expended on the grant program created herein; and to exempt the State Industrial Development Authority and certain economic development organizations from certain state laws.

Relating to the Teachers' Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System; to amend Section 16-1-44.1, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the compensation of retired law enforcement officers providing services as school resource officers for local boards of education.

To establish the ReEngage Alabama Grant Program; to provide grant award payments to eligible adult learners; to provide eligibility standards, and to provide for administration by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education; relating to grants for short-term credentials; to establish the Alabama Short-Term Credential Scholarship Program to provide grants to Alabama residents to help them earn short-term credentials; to determine eligible recipients; to establish procedures for administering the program; to set forth the process by which the program will be funded; and to repeal the Alabama Apprenticeship Tax Credit Act commencing with Section 40-18-422, Code of Alabama 1975.

To create the Students' Right to Know Act of 2023; to require the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to collect data and create an interactive online tool for students for use in making informed decisions relating to education and professions; and to require the commission and Workforce Development Division of the Department of Commerce to share data and information as necessary to comply with this act.

Relating to sales taxes; to amend Section 40-23-1, as last amended by Acts 2022-199 and 2022-291, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-23-2, as last amended by Act 2022-346, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 40-23-60, as last amended by Act 2022-199, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, and Section 40-23-61, Code of Alabama 1975; to define "food" and begin phasing-out the state sales and use tax on food on September 1, 2023; to require certain growth targets in the Education Trust Fund for future sales tax reductions on food; to establish the sales and use tax rate on food for purposes of county and municipal sales and use taxes as the existing general or retail sales and use tax rate; and to authorize a county and municipality to reduce the sales and use tax rate or exempt food from local sales and use taxes.

Relating to open records; to amend Section 36-12-41, Code of Alabama 1975, and add Sections 36-12-43 and 36-12-44 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to establish procedures for requesting and obtaining public records; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

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

Relating to sentencing; to amend Sections 12-25-34.2, 13A-4-1, 13A-4-2, 13A-4-3, 13A-5-6, 15-18-8, and 15-22-54, Code of Alabama 1975, to add additional offenses that would be subject to the presumptive sentencing guidelines; to modify the criminal penalties for criminal solicitation, attempt, and criminal conspiracy; to give a judge discretion when sentencing a person convicted of a Class C or Class D felony offense; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; 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.

Relating to crimes and offenses; to prohibit an individual from picketing or protesting in certain circumstances; to allow counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances or regulations regarding time and noise regulations in certain circumstances; to provide criminal penalties for violations; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose of 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.

Relating to the Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank; to amend Sections 23-7-2 and 23-7-15, Code of Alabama 1975, to include additional entities, including tax increment districts, Alabama improvement districts, and cooperative improvement districts, as government units that may receive loans or financial assistance from the bank; to reduce the minimum project cost to be eligible for assistance from the bank; and to further provide for the bank's annual reporting requirements.

Relating to education; to establish the K-12 Capital Grant Program within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to provide grants to local schools to assist with capital project, deferred maintenance, or technology needs; to provide the purposes for which grant funds can be used; to establish the process for grant applications and approvals; to establish the K-12 Capital Grant Program Fund in the State Treasury; and to provide an effective date.

Relating to the Coal Production Tax Credit; to amend Section 40-18-220, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow the credit to be claimed against both income and utility services taxes; to allow the credits to be earned by all persons that increase their production of coal mined in Alabama from the prior year; to allow any unused credits to be carried forward for no more than five years;

To create the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act and the Alabama Principal Leadership Development System for public K-12 education; to provide for the creation and implementation of a mentoring program for new principals and a continuing professional learning program for principals and assistant principals; and to provide annual stipends for each principal and assistant principal who satisfactorily completes the program.

Relating to the Retirement Systems of Alabama; to provide for an annualized benefit adjustment procedure for the funding of future benefit increases to retirees of the State Employees' Retirement System and the Teachers' Retirement System which will not increase the unfunded liability of either system due to the provisions which require the actual annual cost of any increase to be authorized and funded one year at a time with no authorization or liability for the benefit increase beyond the fiscal year for which the appropriations are made.

Relating to the mobility of P-12 teachers; to provide and adopt the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact to allow licensed teachers to practice among compact states in a limited manner; to provide eligibility requirements for licensed teachers to teach pursuant to the compact; to provide for a coordinated licensure information system, joint investigations, and disciplinary actions; to establish the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission, and provide for membership, powers, duties, and rulemaking functions of the commission; and to provide for oversight of the compact, enforcement of the compact, default procedures, dispute resolution, withdrawal of compact states, and amendments to the compact.

Relating to individual income taxes; to amend Section 40-18-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to eliminate the two percent tax rate on the first five hundred dollars ($500) of taxable income for single persons, heads of families, and married persons filing separate returns and would also eliminate the two percent tax rate on the first one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable income for married persons filing a joint return.

Relating to individual income taxes; to amend Section 40-18-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to phase-in a reduction in the top tax rate from five percent to four and ninety-five hundredths percent.

Relating to income taxes; to amend Section 40-18-19, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-292, Act 2022-294, and Act 2022-297 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Legislature; to increase the exemption for taxable retirement income for individuals who are 65 years of age or older.

Relating to adoption; to add Chapter 10E and Chapter 10F to Title 26 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and Section 12-15-115.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to amend Section 12-15-133 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to repeal Section 12-12-35 of the Code of Alabama 1975, and Chapter 10A of Title 26 of the Code of Alabama 1975; to create the Alabama Minor Adoption Code and the Alabama Adult Adoption Code; to provide for jurisdictional and procedural requirements relating to adoptions; to provide for the communication of certain courts handling adoption-related proceedings; to provide that certain individuals must consent to an adoption; to provide for the confidentiality of certain adoption records; to provide for investigative requirements for the adoption of a minor; to provide procedures to adopt an adult; 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.

Relating to the Alabama Safe at Schools Act; to add Section 16-30A-3.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975 and to amend Sections 16-30A-5 and 16-30A-7, Code of Alabama 1975; to include adrenal insufficiency as a condition for which the State Board of Education is required to develop guidelines to train school employees under the act; to authorize certain school employees to administer injectable medications to students with an adrenal insufficiency; and to require local boards of education to ensure that students with an adrenal insufficiency have their medical needs met and are not excluded from certain activities.

Relating to guardianships and conservatorships; to create the Colby Act; to provide for a supported decision-making agreement as an alternative to a guardianship or conservatorship; and to provide the scope and limitations of a supported decision-making agreement.

Relating to public K-12 schools; to add Section 16-39-13 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require local boards of education to install, maintain, and operate video cameras in certain self-contained classrooms providing special education services, if the funding to do so is available; and to provide protections for the use of video recordings.

Relating to the salaries of public education employees; to provide for a revision of the State Minimum Salary Schedule to reflect a pay increase of two percent beginning with the fiscal year 2023-2024; to provide that each employee of certain boards of education shall receive the pay increase according to placement on the appropriate salary step; to require the appropriate increases on the State Minimum Salary Schedule; to provide support employees with a two percent pay increase beginning with the fiscal year 2023-2024; to require salary schedules; to provide the employees of certain other public educational institutions and schools with a two percent pay increase for the 2023-2024 fiscal year; to provide for an across the board salary increase on all two-year postsecondary salary schedules, to establish other requirements on the two-year postsecondary salary schedules; and to establish miscellaneous pay provisions relating to public education.

Relating to income taxes; to provide a one-time refundable income tax credit to qualified taxpayers to partially offset the amount of sales taxes paid on groceries throughout the tax year; to create the Refundable Tax Credit Fund in the State Treasury; to provide that refundable credits would not be taxable for Alabama income tax purposes; and to provide an effective date.

To make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, from the Education Trust Fund to various agencies and entities in a total amount of $2,787,667,309.

FY24 Education Trust Fund - Governor's Rec.

COMMENDING NUCOR STEEL DECATUR AND DECATUR RELAY FOR LIFE FOR BEING THE NUMBER ONE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WORLDWIDE.

William Dice Lineberry, Commended

HONORING DR. MICHAEL DOUGLAS AS THE 2023 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR.

HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN ALABAMA AND ISRAEL.

MOURNING THE DEATH OF MR. LYNN CURRY FOWLER.

COMMENDING NUCOR STEEL DECATUR AND DECATUR RELAY FOR LIFE FOR BEING THE NUMBER ONE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WORLDWIDE.

William Dice Lineberry, Commended

Relating to the Employees' Retirement System; to amend Section 36-27-8.2, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2023-334 of the 2023 Regular Session, to temporarily permit certain retired state police officers performing duties as school resource officers or as correctional officers to serve without suspension of their retirement allowance.

Freedom of speech, service providers, prohibit from taking certain restrictive actions against a user based on content of speech expressed

Meetings of governmental bodies, with members from two or more counties, participation by electronic means authorized under certain conditions, may be counted for a quorum, means of access required to be published, Sec. 36-25A-5.1 am'd.

Labor, definitions of employment, marketplace contractors under certain conditions not an employee of marketplace platform, Sec. 25-4-121 repealed; Sec. 25-4-10, 25-5-1 am'd.

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Public assistance, requires compliance with child support enforcement programs to qualify for food assistance, Sec. 38-4-15 added.

Education, school grading system, certain English language learners exempt from proficiency assessments considered in grading public K-12 schools, State Superintendent of Education to amend state plan under Every Student Succeeds Act, Sec. 16-6C-2 am'd.

Alabama Numeracy Act, established for K-5 public school students, Elementary Mathematics Task force and Postsecondary Mathematics Task Forces created, Office of Mathematics Improvement created, use of assessments, intervention services, summer programs, and mathematics coaches provided, use of Common Core State Standards in K-12 schools terminated and prohibited

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.

Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, to allow Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to be used for capital outlay, Sec. 29-9-4 am'd.

Relating to income taxes, to provide that up to $6,000 of taxable retirement income is exempt from state income tax for individuals 65 years of age or older, Sec. 40-18-19 am'd.

Income tax, optional standard deduction amount and adjusted gross income range allowable for maximum optional standard deduction and dependent exemption, increased, Secs. 40-18-15, 40-18-19 am'd.

Public writings and public records, confidentiality of law enforcement investigative reports and material, further provided, exceptions, Sec. 12-21-3.1 am'd.

Municipal courts, fines and fees, Administrative Office of Courts to annually collect data on revenue, budgets, etc., municipal courts to utilize the Ala. state judicial information system or information system integrated with state system, penalties, Finance Dept to provide report forms, Examiners of Public Accounts or CPA authorized to audit

Unemployment compensation, individual required to search for work a certain number of times per week to be eligible to receive benefits, Sec. 25-4-77 am'd.

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

Morgan Co., simplified sellers use tax, distribution of the proceeds for public schools and volunteer fire depts, retroactive application, const. amend.

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.

Economic tax incentives, reporting requirements of state agencies, Sec. 40-1-50 am'd.

COVID-19, occupational licensing boards prohibited to take adverse action based on physician's recommended COVID-19 treatment, health care facilities and pharmacies required to fulfill patient's COVID-19 treatment request, cause of action provided

Educational institutions, including colleges and universities, local boards of education, and schools, prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures

Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, to clarify current practices, delete obsolete provisions, and modify certain transfer dates to improve cash flow for the Education Trust Fund, Secs. 29-9-2, 29-9-3, 29-9-4, 29-9-6 am'd.

Facial recognition technology, use of match as the sole basis of probable cause or arrest, prohibited

Economic tax incentives, reporting requirements of state agencies, Sec. 40-1-50 am'd.

Joint Legislative Study Commission on Renewing Economic Development Incentives, created

Butler, Kelly, commended

Public Records Study Task Force, created

Public Records Study Task Force, created

Dailey, Don, commended

Contact tracing, privacy protections established

Motor vehicles, Revenue Dept., annual license tax and registration fee, low-speed electric vehicle

Artificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognition, to ensure artificial intelligence is not the only basis for arrest

Cottage food production operations, allow online sales, remove gross receipts cap, require certain nutrition information to be included on product labels, Sec. 22-20-5.1 am'd.

Public records, Alabama Public Records Act created, method of request for public records and manner of appeal, established, Office of Public Access Counselor, established, Secs. 36-12-40, 36-12-41 repealed

Public education employees, including K-12, postsecondary education, and AIDB, salary increase

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020, from Education Trust Fund to the State Dept. of Education, Alabama Community College System, Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, Commerce Dept., and the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, approp. for Coucil on Arts earmarked, approp. for School of Cyber Technology and Engineering carried forward, Act 2019-403, 2019 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities

License plate scanners, limited use of on public highways by law enforcement agencies, confidentiality, destruction of information collected, criminal penalties

Criminal procedure, asset forfeiture for drug offenses provided, Alabama Criminal Forfeiture Process Act, Secs. 20-2-93 repealed

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.

Driver license, to provide additional circumstances in which an expert witness may give expert testimony, provide for add'l chemical tests that may be used to determine if a person was driving under the influence, to provide for who can draw blood, provide that a witness may provide testimony on the results of horizontal gaze nystagmus test, Secs. 12-21-160, 32-5-192, 32-5-200, 32-5A-194, 32-5A-300, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-302, 32-5A-303, 32-5A-304, 32-5A-306, 32-5A-307, 32-5A-308, 32-6-49.13 am'd.

Health, vaccines, exemptions provided if vaccinations made mandatory, Sec. 11-47-132 repealed

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, phase out of retail sales of alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverage sales and distribution of proceeds, Secs. 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, am'd.

Economic and Community Affairs Department, Alabama Innovation Act, awarding of grants, further provided, Secs. 41-23-252, 41-23-253, 41-23-255 am'd.

Aircrafts. Revenue Dept., required to centrally value and assess certain aircrafts

Coronavirus, immunity for certain entities from claims relating to contraction of or exposure to coronovirus

Taxation, due dates for certain taxes, revise excise and income taxes dute dates to coincide with due dates for federal taxes, Dept of Revenue to delay due dates for filing certain taxes for taxpayers

Labor Dept., adoption of policies to recover improper overpayments of unemployment benefits

Wireless telecommunications, installation and deployment of small wireless facilities and associated poles, towers, and base stations on the public rights-of-way, authorized

State government, Office of Chief Procurement Officer, established, Division of Purchasing within the Dept. of Finance, abolished, Secs. 41-4-110 to 41-4-161, inclusive, 41-16-20 to 41-16-32, incl., 41-16-70 to 41-16-79, incl., repealed; Secs. 41-4-110 to 41-4-116, incl., 41-4-120 to 41-4-151, incl., 41-4-155, 41-4-160 to 41-4-168, incl., 41-4-170 to 41-4-178, incl., added; Sec. 41-4-66, 41-16-50 am'd.

Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission, created for 250th anniversary of USA on July 4, 2026.

Israel, expressing solidarity with in its defense against terrorism in the Gaza Strip

Bicentennial Local Activities Committee, commended

Bicentennial Commission, commended

Bicentennial Student Advisory Committee, commended

Census, standards for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas, opposing proposed changes to

Master Teachers of the Alabama Bicentennial, commended

Lamar, Jay, commended regarding Bicentennial

Bicentennial Advisory Commission, commended

Physician/patient relationship, supported

Bicentennial Education Committee, commended

Vaccinations, prohibiting employers public accomodations and occupational licensing boards from discriminating based on immunization status, to create a cause of action, to authorize the Attorney General to defend an employer, place of public accommodation, or occupational licensing board in certain situations

Vaccinations, mandates by employers, places of public accommodation, and occupational licensing boards declared a prohibited discriminatory practice, private cause of action authorized, Attorney General authorized to enforce and intervene

Vaccine mandates, prohibited unless federally required, vaccine exemption for medical and religious reasons created, parental consent for minor to receive COVID-19 vaccine required

Immigration, requiring applicants for business licenses and occupational tax certificates to prove enrollment in and use of E-Verify, exceptions, penalties, Sec. 31-13-15.1 added

Immigration, to criminalize act of state official or agent adopting policy that intentionally limits or restricts enforcement of immigration laws, Sec. 31-13-5 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, tampering with a consumer product, criminal penalties provided

Public accommodations, requires installation and maintenance of baby diaper changing stations in public accommodations and facilities operated by public utilities

Crimes and offenses, drug test, sunthetic urine and urine additions to falsify prohibited

Motor vehicles, driver's licenses, ALEA, voluntary designation of disability, Sec. 32-6-6 am'd.

Supervision of violent offenders, to require electronic monitoring for inmates on work release in certain circumstances, Sec. 14-8-2 am'd.

State government, employees, monthly summary of total overtime hours worked and total overtime compensation paid be submitted to Legislature, publish summaries on public website of agency

Wireless telecommunications, installation and deployment of small wireless facilities and associated poles, towers, and base stations on the public rights-of-way, authorized

Deferred presentment transactions, term set at 30 days, Sec. 5-18A-13 amd.

State government, Office of Chief Procurement Officer, established, Division of Purchasing within the Dept. of Finance, eliminated, Secs. 41-4-110 to 41-4-161, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 41-4-110A to 41-4-116A, incl., 41-4-120A to 41-4-151A, incl., 41-4-155A, 41-4-160A to 41-4-168A, incl., 41-4-170 to 41-4-178A, incl., added; Sec. 41-4-66 am'd.

Driver license, to provide additional circumstances in which an expert witness may give expert testimony, provide for add'l chemical tests that may be used to determine if a person was driving under the influence, to provide for who can draw blood, provide that a witness may provide testimony on the results of horizontal gaze nystagmus test, Secs. 12-21-160, 32-5-192, 32-5-200, 32-5A-194, 32-5A-300, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-302, 32-5A-303, 32-5A-304, 32-5A-306, 32-5A-307, 32-5A-308, 32-6-49.13 am'd.

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

Public School and College Authority, one billion dollars in bonds authorized to be issued for capital improvement for public schools, community colleges, and other colleges

Aircrafts. Revenue Dept., required to centrally value and assess certain aircrafts

Motor vehicles, Revenue Dept., annual license tax and registration fee, low-speed electric vehicle

Morgan Co., economic development, distrib. of certain payments made in lieu of taxes by the Tennessee Valley Authority, provided further the jurisdiction of the Morgan Co. Industrial Park and Economic Development Cooperative District, Act 2007-339, 2007 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Coronovirus, immunity for certain entities from claims relating to contraction of or exposure to coronovirus

Clem, Roy, commended

Bicentennial Advisory Commission, commended

Bicentennial Commission, commended

Bicentennial Education Committee, commended

Master Teachers of the Alabama Bicentennial, commended

Alabama Local Activities Committee, commended

Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission, created

Asset forfeitures, Alabama Forfeiture Accountability and Integrity Reform Act, established, Secs. 13A-8-117, 13A-11-37, 15-5-60 to 15-5-65, inclusive, 20-2-93 repealed

Public education employees, salary increase, including K-12 and certain other designated education institutions

Unemployment benefits, maximum amount paid to an individual revised contingent on the state's average unemployment rate, maximum weekly benefits revised, terms of losing benefits due to disqualification, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74, 25-4-78 am'd.

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2018, from Education Trust Fund

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to various school systems and colleges and universities, and other entities

Courts, Administrative Director of Courts, appointment by the Supreme Court of Alabama, procedure established

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Local governments, bond financing review forms, bond financing agreement documents to include a schedule of all of the debt obligations of the county under certain conditions, signed acknowledgement required, municipalities and local school boards required to follow the same procedures required of a county before entering into a bond financing agreement and required to complete a government bond financing review form developed by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, Secs. 11-8A-3, 11-8A-4 am'd.

Constitutional amendment, Judicial Article revised, vacancies in the office of a judge, procedure further provided, age restriction on judicial office, increased, judicial discipline further provided, Judicial Inquiry Commission, membership further provided, impeachment of justices of supreme court deleted, Administrative Director of Courts, appointed further provided, const. amend.

Sheriffs, co. jails, feeding or prisoners, fee increased, deposit in Prisoner Feeding Fund, increases provided every two years, continuous approp. from St. Gen Fund for emergency costs overruns, Secs. 14-6-40, 14-6-42, 14-6-47, 14-6-48, 36-22-17 am'd; Sec. 14-6-43 repealed

Education, K-3 grades, Alabama Literacy Act, established, steps to improve reading proficiency

Telecommunications, installation and deployment of small wireless facilities and associated poles, towers, and base stations on the public rights-of-way, authorized, Secs. 37-3A-1 to 37-3A-12, inclusive, added.

Ports, inland facilities, $10 million of add'l. motor fuel tax levied by Act 2019-2 transfered from Rebuild Alabama Fund to Economic and Community Affairs Dept., Inland Port and Intermodal Fund created, use for inland ports and intermodal facilities to interconnect with other modes of transportation

Public assistance, certain eligibility requirements for TANF and SNAP revised, fraud detection measures required

Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Program Act, Alabama Office of Apprenticeship created to administer state programs in lieu of federal office, apprenticeship tax credit and aggregate apprenticeship tax credit increases, Secs. 40-18-422, 40-18-423, 40-18-424 am'd.

Morgan Co., co. commission, county portion of proceeds from simplified seller use tax (SSUT), distrib. to local bds of ed.

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

Morgan Co., T.V.A. distribution of designated portion under Act 2010-135, distrib to certain named mun, until fiscal year commencing October 1, 2020, use of any remaining funds further provided

Immigration, requiring applicants for business licenses and occupational tax certificates to prove enrollment in and use of E-Verify, exceptions, penalties, Sec. 31-13-15.1 added

State employees, lump sum merit reward payments for full-time employees at top of pay ranges authorized, Sec. 36-26-48 added

Pharmacy benefit managers, prohibited from restricting pharmacies and pharmacists from disclosing costs information to patients on alternative drugs or other services and costs, enforcement by Insurance Commissioner, audits further regulated including penalties and assessments against pharmacist, Sec. 34-23-184 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.

Deferred presentment transactions, term set at 30 days, Sec. 5-18A-13 amd.

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

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, provide for phase out of retail sales of alcohol by board, Secs. 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, am'd.

Innovation Act, established, tax credits for qualified research expenses, authorized under certain conditions, tax credits authorized to offset certain taxes under certain conditions, to further provide for the allocation and transferability of certain tax credits under certain conditions, Sec. 40-18-390 added

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.

Jerusalem, recognized as capital of Israel

Jerusalem, recognized as capital of Israel

Hardy, John L., outstanding professional achievement, commended

Robertson, Nancy, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Coone, Brenda R., distinguished service, commended

Hill, Tom, professional achievements, commended

Shelton, Clint, professional achievements, commended

Spears, Connie, outstanding professional achievement, commended

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.

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.

Education, gifted or talented children, grants by St. Dept. of Ed. to public schools for educational programs, local bd. of ed. required to match

Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures

Alabama Partnership Act, repealed and replaced, procedures for formation and dissolution, conforming changes, Secs. 10A-1-5.10, 10A-1-9.01 added; Secs. 10A-1-5.07, 10A-1-7.33, 10A-8-1.01 to 10A-8-11.04, inclusive, repealed; numerous sections of Title 10A, am'd.

Deferred presentment transactions, term set at 30 days, Sec. 5-18A-13 amd.

Public assistance, certain eligibility requirements for TANF and SNAP revised, fraud detection measures required

Medicaid, eligibility verification requirements required, referral of fraud for prosecution, agency required to implement work requirements, exceptions

Public education employees, salary increase, including K-12 and certain other designated education institutions

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2018, from Education Trust Fund

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Contracts, public-private agreements, requirements provided for certain contracts, Sec. 8-29-9 am'd.

Education, Alabama Cyber Engineering School established, bd of directors, programs and eligibility requirements, conditional appropriation of $1,500,000 from Education Trust Fund for fiscal year ending October 1, 2019.

Asset forfeitures, criminal procedure, Forfeiture Database and Reporting Act, created

Morgan Co., sheriff, salary, use of funds for feeding prisoners, only for that purpose, const. amend.

Railroad authorities, add board members and amend certificate of incorporation, authorized, Secs. 37-13-1, 37-13-4, 37-13-5, 37-13-7 am'd.

Priceville, alcoholic beverages, draft beer authorized

Alcoholic beverages, retail sale by state phased out, privilege granted to Class A and Class B licensees, inventory bailment system, tax, displaced employees benefits, leases, market zones established, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-2-22, 28-3-40, 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, 28-3-202, 28-3-205, 28-3-207, 28-3-241, 28-3A-11, 28-3A-12, 28-3A-19, 28-3A-21, 28-3A-22, 28-7-16 am'd.; Secs. 28-3-74, 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed on October 1, 2012

Consumer protection, Alabama Data Breach Notification Act

Portable benefit plans established for contractors of market place platforms.

Local governments, bond financing review forms, bond financing agreement documents to include a schedule of all of the debt obligations of the county under certain conditions, signed acknowledgement required, municipalities and local school boards required to follow the same procedures required of a county before entering into a bond financing agreement and required to complete a government bond financing review form developed by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, Secs. 11-8A-3 & 11-8A-4 am'd.

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

Driving under the influence, second offense, penalty further provided for based on defendant's DUI history, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.

Workers' compensation, additional penalties for fraud, restitution, termination of benefits, repayment, Dept. of Labor to preserve certain information under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-11-124 am'd.

Compensation, unemployment, to increase the possible weekly benefit, to lower weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to 14 to 20 based on the unemployment rate in the recipient's county of residence, and to provide for additional benefits for persons undertaking job training or certification, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74 am'd.

Medicaid, liens and claims against recipient and recipient's estate authorized

Ad valorem taxes, co. commission authorized to abate taxes for Class III property taxed at current use when converted to other taxable use for projects under Ala. Jobs Act, consent of municipality if in corporate limits, Sec. 40-7-25.4 added

Transportation Dept., Ala. Federal Fund Exchange Program, political subdivisions or public corporation authorized to puchase fed. transportation funds at a discount, work to be performed by state residents, reports to Jt. Transportation Committee, Ala. Fed. Fund Exchange Program

Ethics, Code of Ethics Reform and Clarification Commission, created

Days of Prayer over Alabama Students, first full weekend following the first Friday in August, recognized

Corrections Dept., Decatur Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, name change requested

Evidence-based budgeting process, adopted

Jones, Ronald L., outstanding professional achievement, commended

Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures

State employees, lump sum merit reward payments for full-time employees at top of pay ranges authorized, Sec. 36-26-48 added

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels, const. amend.

Money transmission services, regulation and licensing by Securities Commission, approval of authorized delegates, fees, exemptions, duties, penalties, Sec. 8-7-1 repealed; Secs. 8-7A-1 to 8-7A-27, inclusive, added

Driving under the influence, specify which drugs are considered controlled substances, require courts to further consider a defendant's DUI history, reorganize existing provisions of law relating to DUI and penalties, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.

Compensation, unemployment, to lower weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to 14 based on the state average unemployment rate, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74 am'd.

Public assistance, additional requirements for TANF and SNAP benefits, termination of benefits for certain benefits, review of certain EBT card purchases required

Medicaid Agency, eligibility verification mechanisms required, identity verification, use of third-party vendors auth., reporting of fraud

Workers' compensation, additional penalties for fraud, restitution, termination of benefits, repayment, Sec. 13A-11-124 am'd.

Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels

Industrial Access Fund, roads, expanded to include use for access to military property and for non-industrial sites, Sec. 23-6-1 am'd.

Water, use from Ala., Tennessee, and Tombigbee Rivers by non-riparian landowners under certain conditions for agricultural purposes, duties and reporting by Water Resources Commission, Sec. 9-10B-22.1 added

Court costs, district and circuit, forward to State Comptroller, Sec. 12-19-22 am'd.

Irrigation projects, income tax credit, add'l credit authorized with cap, expiration, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, retail sale by state phased out, privilege granted to Class A and Class B licensees, inventory bailment system, tax, displaced employees benefits, leases, market zones established, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-2-22, 28-3-40, 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, 28-3-202, 28-3-205, 28-3-207, 28-3-241, 28-3A-11, 28-3A-12, 28-3A-19, 28-3A-21, 28-3A-22, 28-7-16 am'd.; Secs. 28-3-74, 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed on October 1, 2012

Banking, loans and consumer credit transactions, small loans, acquisition charge prohibited on refinances within first six months, deferred presentment transaction, term set at 30 days, total transactions limited, collection activity limited, repayment plan for certain transactions set at three months, interest on loan over $2,000 limited, Secs. 5-18-15, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 8-8-5 am'd.

Civil forfeiture, reporting requirements, provide publication requirements, civil penalties

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System

Education Trust Fund, approp. for fiscal year 2017, supp. approp. for Veterans' Affairs Dept., Historical Comm. approp., use of portion for grant to Bicentennial Commission, approp. to Archives and History Dept., Historical Commission, Public Television Commission, and Council on Arts, reapprop. for bicentennial purposes, Act 2016-199, 2016 Reg Sess., am'd.

High school, public, civics test required for graduation

Medicaid, liens and claims against recipient and recipient's estate authorized

Alabama Partnership Act, repealed and replaced, procedures for formation and dissolution, conforming changes, Secs. 10A-1-5.10, 10A-1-9.01 added; Secs. 10A-1-5.07, 10A-1-7.33, 10A-8-1.01 to 10A-8-11.04, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 10A-1-1.02, 10A-1-1.03, 10A-1-1.06, 10A-1-1.08, 10A-1-1.12, 10A-1-2.02, 10A-1-3.06, 10A-1-3.17, 10A-1-3.32, 10A-1-3.33, 10A-1-3.41, 10A-1-4.01, 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-4.25, 10A-1-4.31, 10A-1-5.01, 10A-1-5.02, 10A-1-5.03, 10A-1-5.04, 10A-1-5.05, 10A-1-5.06, 10A-1-5.08, 10A-1-5.11, 10A-1-5.12, 10A-1-5.31, 10A-1-5.32, 10A-1-5.33, 10A-1-7.01, 10A-1-7.02, 10A-1-7.03, 10A-1-7.04, 10A-1-7.05, 10A-1-7.06, 10A-1-7.07, 10A-1-7.11, 10A-1-7.12, 10A-1-7.13, 10A-1-7.14, 10A-1-7.22, 10A-1-7.23, 10A-1-7.24, 10A-1-7.31, 10A-1-7.32, 10A-1-7.34, 10A-1-7.36, 10A-1-7.37, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.03, 0A-1-9.21, 10A-1-9.22, 10A-5A-1.02, 10A-5A-1.06, 10A-9A-1.07, 10A-17-1.02 am'd.

Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, prohibited from flying over certain facilities, sale, operation, manufacturing of drones equipped with a weapon are prohibited, criminal penalties, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd.

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.

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

Education, gifted or talented children, grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education, local match required

Workers' compensation, employer liability for permanent total disability benefits after employee reaches age 65 limited, prompt medical attention required for benefits, Secs. 25-5-57, 25-5-77 am'd.

Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to reallocate judgeships under certain conditions

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

Schools, dual enrollment, high school students taking college courses, authorized

Legislature or local governing body, prohibited from naming road, building, or project after a person serving as an elected official

Physician agreements, not subject to regulation as insurance, license to sell or market not required, requirements for agreement established, discontinuance of services under the agreement, Ala. Physicians Direct Pay Act

Newton, William D., outstanding professional achievement, commended

Corrections Dept., Decatur Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, name change requested

Anderson, Morris, distinguished service, recognized

Hillman, Randall I., commended

White, Thomas L., death mourned

McLeod, Thomas A., death mourned

Alabama's Bicentennial, supporting celebration

Bicentennial Capitol Park, development of, supported

Booth, William, commended

Chiou, Jean-yih (Peter), honored

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Workers' compensation, employer liability for permanent total disability benefits after employee reaches age 65 limited, prompt medical attention required for benefits, Secs. 25-5-57, 25-5-77 am'd.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster Settlement, distribution of funds to relieve certain debt of the state and remaining funds transferred to the State General Fund

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.

Travel expenses, state employees, use of personal vehicle for official duties, mileage, reimbursement formula changed, American Automobile Association Daily Fuel Gauge Report, Sec. 36-7-22 am'd.

Tax incentives, economic, state agency administered, report of cost to Legislature annually

Adults, vulnerable adults protection from financial exploitation, reporting to Alabama Securities Commission and Dept. of Senior Services, immunity from administrative and civil action for certain disclosures

Controlled substances, additional compounds included in Schedule I, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, criminal penalties and sanctions for racketeering and corrupt organizations, forfeiture of property used in racketeering activity, liens, Alabama RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act

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

Driving under the influence, criminal offense further defined, penalties further provided for, consideration of prior offenses expanded, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-6-19 am'd.

Public assistance, revised procedures and limitations required for various public assistance programs administered by the Human Resources Dept.

Alcoholic beverages, retail sale by state phased out, privilege granted to Class A and Class B licensees, inventory bailment system, tax, displaced employees benefits, leases, market zones established, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-2-22, 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, 28-3-202, 28-3-205, 28-3-207, 28-3-241, 28-3A-11, 28-3A-12, 28-3A-19, 28-3A-20, 28-3A-21, 28-3A-22, 28-3A-24, 28-7-16 am'd.; Secs. 28-3-74, 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed on October 1, 2012

Title loan lenders, licensure and regulation of, established, Alabama Title Loan Act

Schools, dual enrollment, high school students taking college courses, authorized

Elections, disclosure of raising and spending of money to influence elections and government actions, regulation required, const. amend.

Water basin areas, defined in Alabama for purposes of water resource planning and management activities under the Alabama Water Resources Act

Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, use of prohibited under certain conditions, criminal penalties, injuctive relief, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act

Public contracts, governmental entities precluded from entering into contracts with entities that boycott certain persons or entities with whom this state enjoys open trade

Education, gifted or talented children, grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education, local match required

Ad valorem taxes, removal of levy of for certain landowners receiving economic incentives, counties and municipalities authorized to waive, Sec. 40-7-25.3 am'd.

Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures

State parks, bond issue, park with hotel facility or golf course, exempt from requirement that facilities be operated exclusively by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Amendment 617, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend.

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

Education, civics test, requirement for graduation from high school

Taxation, tax credit for employers employing apprentices, Apprenticeship Tax Credit Act

Payday loans, deferred presentment services, expand licensure requirements, further regulate deferred presentment services, penalties for evading licensure requirements, Secs. 5-18A-3, 5-18A-6, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

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

Allen, Jack, death mourned

Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement against Israel, denounced

Firearms and ammunition, state preemption of regulation of, further provided for, Sec. 13A-11-61.3 am'd.

Russell Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education

Brown, Jesse C., II, outstanding professional service, commended

Alabama Public Television, commended

Littleton, Dowe, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Cyber-bullying of students and school employees, crime created, penalties, restitution, reporting requirement, deferred prosecution and expungement authorized

Education, civics test, requirement for graduation from high school

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

Public records, use of camera or electronic device to make copies of, public officer prohibited from charging copy fee, Sec. 36-12-40 am'd.

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

Payday loans, deferred presentment services, expand licensure requirements, further regulate deferred presentment services, penalties for evading licensure requirements, Secs. 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

Transportation Infrastructure Bank, established, members, powers, duties, terms, sources for capitalization, liability of bank, procedures for issuance of loans and financial assistance for qualified projects, annual report to Governor and Legislature, audit, Transportation Infrastructure Bank Act

Article V Convention, appointment of delegates by the Legislature, qualifications, recall, oath

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

Education, gifted or talented children, grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education, local match required

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

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

Alabama Open Meetings Act, members of governmental bodies may participate in meetings and deliberation electronically

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

Jury trials, six member juries authorized in certain criminal proceedings and certain civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000, Sec. 12-16-100, 12-16-101, 12-16-140 am'd.

State agencies, report to Executive Budget officer re: federal funding required, submission of reports to Joint Fiscal Committee for consideration, recommendations

Education, civics test, requirement for graduation from high school

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

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

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

State Forestry Commission, Department of Agriculture and Industries renamed as Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Industries, Division of State Forestry within Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Industries created, transfer of responsibilities and other effects of the State Forestry Commission to the Division of State Forestry, Secs. 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-16 repealed; Secs. 9-3-1, 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-4, 9-3-5 to 9-3-10, inclusive, 9-3-10.1, 9-3-11 to 9-3-15, inclusive, 9-3-17, 9-3-19, 9-8A-3, 9-10A-4, 9-13-1, 9-13-3, 9-13-4, 9-13-5, 9-13-6, 9-13-8, 9-13-9, 9-13-10, 9-13-10.1, 9-13-11, 9-13-24, 9-13-40 to 9-13-47, inclusive, 9-13-49, 9-13-50, 9-13-63, 9-13-64, 9-13-65, 9-13-80, 9-13-84, 9-13-103, 9-13-104, 9-13-122, 9-13-124, 9-13-125, 9-13-126, 9-13-140, 9-13-141, 9-13-161 to 9-13-164, inclusive, 9-13-166, 9-13-167, 9-13-181, 9-13-182, 9-13-185, 9-13-189, 9-13-190, 9-13-192 to 9-13-196, inclusive, 9-13-201, 9-13-225, 9-13-226, 9-13-272, 9-13-273, 9-15-3, 9-15-30, 9-15-82, 11-84-2, 23-1-293, 31-9C-2, 32-6-272, 32-6-410, 32-6-411, 32-6-413, 36-16-11, 36-21-8, 36-27-59, 36-30-1, 36-30-2, 36-32-1, 40-7-25.1, 41-4-33.1, 41-6A-8, 41-23-141 am'd.

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

Fair Campaign Practices Act, revised, State Campaign Finance Commission, created, Secs. 17-5-7.2, 17-5-19.1, 17-5-19.2, 17-5-21, 36-14-18 added; Secs.17-5-2, 17-5-4 to 17-5-10, inclusive, 17-5-19, 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-14, 36-25-15 am'd.

Cyber-bullying of students and school employees, crime created, penalties, restitution, reporting requirement, deferred prosecution and expungement authorized

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

Tax refund, interest paid by Department of Revenue on overpayments, required after receipt of refund petition, Sec. 40-1-44 am'd.

Sales tax, entities exempt required to initially pay sales tax and later seek refund of exempted state tax amounts, Department of Revenue authorized to promulgate rules

Schools, dual enrollment, high school students taking college courses, authorized

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Green, Norris, professional achievement, commended

Alcoholic Beverage Control Reform Task Force, created

Dukes, Representative Bill, death mourned

Gifford, James Daniel, new Chair of the Federation of State Medical Boards, commended

Center for the Arts, Alabama, significant contributions to the arts in this state, commended

Rural areas, Congressional delegation urged to support federal initiatives advancing Internet access

Legislature, Alabama Select Commission on High School Graduation and Student Dropouts, reestablished and extended

Senate Rules 4, 21, 37, and 39 amended, relating to privilege on the Senate floor, House messages, absent senators, dress standards, debate time

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster Settlement, distribution of funds to relieve certain debt of the state and remaining funds transferred to the State General Fund

Economic Settlement Authority, created, issuance of bonds by authority payable from revenue from settlement of BP Oil Spill for capital improvements and deposit into certain funds, BP Settlement Fund created

Alabama Trust Fund, General Fund Rainy Day Account repayment, bond issue, $800,000,000, authorized, const. amend.

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

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

Corrections Department, appropriation in 2014-2015 General Fund budget, earmarking for Wetumpka Women's Facility deleted, Act 2014-284, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Open Meetings, members of governmental bodies may participate in meetings and deliberation electronically, exceptions

Williamson, Donald Ellis, commended

Law enforcement officers, state, jurisdiction to enforce motor vehicle laws, federal highways, Secs. 32-2-5, 32-5-1, 32-5-310, 32-5A-171, 32-5A-177, 32-10-5 am'd.

Judges of Probate, judicial retirement, contributions by counties for the employer's share, Secs. 12-18-1, 12-18-3, 12-18-82 am'd.

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

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

Use tax receipts, portions redistributed from Education Trust Fund to State General Fund, Sec. 40-23-85 am'd.

Public funds, colleges and universities, local boards of education prohibited from using to advocate for or against ballot measures, candidates prohibited from using for advertisement or public service announcements, Sec. 36-25-5.3 added

Traffic schools, uniform requirements, oversight and approval by Administrative Office of Courts

Jury trials, six member juries authorized in certain criminal proceedings and certain civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000, Sec. 12-16-100, 12-16-101, 12-16-140 am'd.

Circuit and district courts, required to accept credit cards, charge cards, and debit cards for payment, fees authorized, Sec. 12-19-290 am'd.

Public assistance, fraud in obtaining, crime established, penalties, theft of services, knowledge requirement deleted, Sec. 40-18-100 am'd.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), applicants for required to apply for at least three positions of unsubsidized employment, ineligibility under certain conditions, Secs.38-4-2, 38-4-4, 38-11A-2 am'd.

Public assistance benefits, purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and lottery tickets with, prohibited, use of benefit funds in certain establishments prohibited, penalties for violations, Human Resources Department required to perform monthly matches to determine eligibility regarding incarceration or whether recipient is deceased

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

Education, gifted or talented children, start-up grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education if funds are available

State parks, bond issue, park with hotel facility or golf course, exempt from requirement that facilities be operated exclusively by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Amendment 617, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend.

Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System, part-time service by retirees as independent contractors authorized, written notice to system required, Secs. 16-25-26, 36-27-8.2 am'd.

Patents, asserting claims of infringment of in bad faith prohibited, Attorney General authorized to investigate and initiate enforcement actions, targets of bad faith assertions authorized to initiate action for certain damages, filing of bond under certain conditions

Taxation, limited state income tax credit for qualified research expenses under certain conditions

Competitive bids, contracts for public works, sealed bids, error in publication does not prevent contract from being bid if authority shows proof of submission of advertisement, Sec. 39-2-2, 41-16-24, 41-16-54 am'd.

Drivers' licenses, autism spectrum disorder, persons with autism spectrum disorder to have "ASD" displayed on driver's license

Athens State University, president included on Council of Presidents, university is 4-year institution for purposes of tuition and distance learning, code commissioner authorized to insert appropriate language regarding university in code, Secs. 16-5-5, 16-64-4, 16-64-5 am'd.

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

Article V Convention, appointment of delegates by the Legislature, qualifications, recall, oath

Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending September 2014, transfer of funds from certain funds, transfer of funds from Attorney General to Office of Prosecution Services and use of funds from National Mortgage Settlement further provided

Revenue Dept., Office of Debt Recovery created, collection of debt of political subdivisions, electronic debt registry, Debt Recovery Fund created

Forfeitures, Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act, seizure and forfeiture of property and proceeds related to certain criminal offenses further provided for, disposal of forfeited property, interests of owners and lienholders in property provided for, abandoned property

Controlled substances, Schedule I, additional synthetic controlled substances and analogue substances included in, trafficking in controlled substance analogues, requisite weight increased, Secs. 13A-12-231, 20-2-23 am'd.

Attorney General's Litigation Support Fund, limitation on deposits removed, detailed reporting required, Sec. 36-15-4.2 am'd.

Deferred presentment transactions, customer repayment period revised, extensions prohibited, collection of a bad check fee under certain conditions, use of database by licensees required, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

State Forestry Commission, Department of Agriculture and Industries renamed as Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Industries, Division of State Forestry within Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Industries created, transfer of responsibilities and other effects of the State Forestry Commission to the Division of State Forestry, Sec. 9-3-16 repealed; Secs. 9-3-1, 9-3-2, 9-3-4, 9-3-5 to 9-3-10, inclusive, 9-3-10.1, 9-3-11 to 9-3-15, inclusive, 9-3-17, 9-3-19, 9-8A-3, 9-10A-4, 9-13-1, 9-13-3, 9-13-4, 9-13-5, 9-13-6, 9-13-8, 9-13-9, 9-13-10, 9-13-10.1, 9-13-11, 9-13-24, 9-13-40 to 9-13-47, inclusive, 9-13-49, 9-13-50, 9-13-63, 9-13-64, 9-13-65, 9-13-80, 9-13-84, 9-13-103, 9-13-104, 9-13-122, 9-13-124, 9-13-125, 9-13-126, 9-13-140, 9-13-141, 9-13-161 to 9-13-164, inclusive, 9-13-166, 9-13-167, 9-13-181, 9-13-182, 9-13-185, 9-13-189, 9-13-190, 9-13-192 to 9-13-196, inclusive, 9-13-201, 9-13-225, 9-13-226, 9-13-272, 9-13-273, 9-15-3, 9-15-30, 9-15-82, 11-84-2, 23-1-293, 31-9C-2, 32-6-272, 32-6-410, 32-6-411, 32-6-413, 36-16-11, 36-21-8, 36-27-59, 36-30-1, 36-30-2, 36-32-1, 40-7-25.1, 41-4-33.1, 41-6A-8, 41-23-141 am'd.

Pardons and Paroles, Division of Probation and Parole, created within Department of Corrections, supervising offenders on probation, transfer of duties, responsibilities and other effects of the Board of Pardons and Paroles as they relate to supervision of offenders, Secs. 12-23A-2, 12-25-37, 12-25-38, 14-1-1.2, 15-18-71, 15-18-74, 15-18-76, 15-18-77, 15-20A-20, 15-20A-39, 15-22-1.3, 15-22-2, 15-22-24, 15-22-28, 15-22-30, 15-22-33, 15-22-35, 15-22-36, 15-22-36.1, 15-22-36.2, 15-22-37, 15-22-51, 15-22-53, 15-22-56, 15-23-72, 36-21-2, 41-9-1060 am'd.

Securities Commission, exemption to Secs. 8-6-3 to 8-6-9, inclusive, limited to offerings of securities conducted in state to residents of the state only, new parameters for the investments established, Sec. 8-6-11 am'd.

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

Alabama Open Meetings Act, members of governmental bodies may participate in meetings and deliberation electronically

Finance Department, Division of Purchasing, authorized to purchase personal property from vendors not on statewide contract under certain conditions, exemption, Sec. 41-4-110 am'd.

Transportation Infrastructure Bank, established, members, powers, duties, terms, sources for capitalization, liability of bank, procedures for issuance of loans and financial assistance for qualified projects, annual report to Governor and Legislature, audit, Transportation Infrastructure Bank Act

Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, merger and conversion provisions revised, Secs. 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.04 am'd.

Horton, James Edwin, Jr., posthumously commended

Tourism Department, urged to adopt "Sweet Home Alabama" as official tagline

Fowler, Lynn C., commended

State of Character, Alabama redesignated

Fred Frickie Baseball Field, Calhoun Community College baseball field, named

Roberts, Senator Tommy Ed, death mourned

General Fund, authorizing tranfers of certain funds from certain agencies beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014

Early Graduation Scholarship Program and Fund, established to provide grants to students who graduate from high school early, Foundation Program to provide funds, duties to Education Department and Commission on Higher Education

Alabama Open Meetings Act, members of governmental bodies may participate in meetings and deliberation electronically

Child support, payments pursuant to withholding orders, ability to make to clerk of court deleted, employers required to notify Department of Human Resources of payments greater then $500, Secs. 30-3-61, 30-3-62, 30-3-65, 30-3-66 am'd.

Legislative immunity, constitutional provision regarding privilege from arrest, eliminated, Section 56, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 56, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Public assistance, fraud in obtaining, crime established, penalties, theft of services, knowledge requirement deleted, Sec. 13A-8-10 am'd.

Prisoner Litigation Reform Act, created, administrative remedies for certain claims for prisoners required to be exhausted prior to filing suit, procedures adopted by the Department of Corrections, repayment of certain costs when proceeding in forma pauperis, maintenance of certain records required, resolution of certain prison condition claims by three-judge panel

Transportation Infrastructure Bank, established, members, powers, duties, terms, sources for capitalization, liability of bank, procedures for issuance of loans and financial assistance for qualified projects, annual report to Governor and Legislature, audit, Transportation Infrastructure Bank Act

County or municipal, authorities, lease of property to United States authorized, expenditure of funds to promote federal facilities authorized, Sec.11-101A-8 am'd

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

Judges of Probate, judicial retirement, contributions by counties for the employer's share, Secs. 12-18-1, 12-18-3, 12-18-82 am'd.

State employees, execution of personal service contract with relative prohibited, nepotism within state agencies prohibited under certain conditions, exceptions, Sec. 41-1-5 am'd.

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

Alabama False Claims Act, treble damages for persons filing false claims with the state, role of Attorney General, and individuals in qui tam cases provided for, retaliatory actions by employers prohibited, limitation of actions

State parks, bond issue, park with hotel facility or golf course, exempt from requirement that facilities be operated exclusively by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Amendment 617, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend.

Agriculture, irrigation equipment, income tax credit for installation of, qualified reservoir defined, carry forward and pass through of tax credits, further provided for, shareholders authorized to claim pro rata share of tax credit, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd.

Drivers' licenses, autism spectrum disorder, persons with autism spectrum disorder to have "ASD" displayed on driver's license

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

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

Public authorities, contracts for public works, sealed bids, error in publication does not prevent contract from being bid if authority shows proof of submission of advertisement, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.

Morgan Co., sex offenders, residency, prohibited within 100 yards of another sex offender, civil penalties against landlord

Legislative costs, appropriation made for unexpended funds, required appropriation repealed, Sec. 29-1-22, repealed

Public Benefits, purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and lottery tickets with benefit funds prohibited, use of public funds in retail stores selling primarily alcoholic beverages, casinos and certain adult-oriented entertainment establishments prohibited, penalties for violations

Economic Development, tax increment districts, municipalities authorized to form, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act for certain manufacturing purposes, improvements funded through tax increment financing, Secs. 11-99-1, 11-99-2, 11-99-4, 11-99-5, 11-99-6, 11-99-8 am'd.

Pardons and Paroles Board, Scottsboro Boys Act, posthumous pardons for certain convictions prior to 1932

Bicentennial Commission, created

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September 2013, designated

Bridges, Ed, commended