Bobby D. Singleton

Spirit infused beverages; permit sale by retailers

Mixed spirit beverages, providing for distribution, retail sale, and tax

Alabama 21st Century Fund, further distribution of funds, one-time appropriation to the Department of Commerce

ABC Board; establishing a new license for an educational tourism distillery

Alabama Innovation Corporation, staggered terms for board of directors provided

Service contracts; terms defined; certain disclosures in advertising required; disclosures of limitations of contracts further provided for

Alabama Drycleaning Response Trust Fund Board, requirement that the Alabama Department of Environmental Management prevent involvement of other units of government in contamination problems deleted; required minimum balance in Alabama Drycleaning Environmental Response Trust Fund reduced from one million to two hundred fifty thousand dollars

First responders; immunize certain community emergency responders from civil liability for rendering aid

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

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

Crimes and offenses; unlawful possession of marijuana; crime revised based on amount of ounces possessed; criminal penalties revised

Health insurers; to set a minimum reimbursement rate for ambulance services that are out-of-network.

Taxation, tax credits, Alabama employers provided a tax credit for employees targeted under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit program

Greene County; county racing commission, further provided; simulcast racing, pari-mutuel wagering, further provided

Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Bill, program created

Relating to civil liability; to amend Section 6-5-332, Code of Alabama 1975, to limit the liability of members of any community emergency response team who perform emergency care at the scene of an accident or disaster.

Service contract providers, disclosures required in contracts and related marketing, limitation of liability, right to pay out cash value in lieu of repair or replacement, size and placement of disclosures.

Innovation Districts; establishment of by counties and municipalities as public corporation authorized; provide for the powers of innovation districts

Mixed Spirit Beverages; providing for definition, licensure, and distribution

Greene County; county racing commission, further provided; simulcast racing, pari-mutuel wagering, further provided

Legislature; expenditure of funds further provided for; certain employee reimbursement authorized; access to buildings and roads further provided for

Jury service, individual 75 years of age or older may be permanently excused from service

Prohibit "balance billing" by ground ambulances

Alabama Rural, Agribusiness, and Opportunity Zone Jobs Act; certain state matching capital loans authorized, subject to appropriation

Taxation, tax credits, Alabama employers provided a tax credit for employees eligible under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit program.

Boards and commissions; Horse Racing Modernization Act, established

Firearms, prohibits firearms with parts that convert it into a machine gun, penalties provided

State holidays, adding Juneteenth as a state holiday, providing that state offices shall not close on Jefferson Davis' birthday or Juneteenth

Department of Senior Services, Dementia Services Coordinator created within

Choctaw County, court cost in circuit court, district court, municipal court, district for county jail

Elections, provide for election of associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts, constitutional amendment.

Courts; to further provide for the election of justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts

Crimes and offenses; unlawful possession of marijuana; crime revised based on amount of ounces possessed; criminal penalties revised

Boards of registrars, further providing for the membership of each board, increasing the salary of each registrar, and providing for the employment status of each registrar

Judge John Lawrence Carroll, death mourned

Joint Interim Study Commission on Responsible Technology Purchases by Public Education, created

Relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama; to amend Section 36-27-59, Code of Alabama 1975, to designate the Commissioner of Corrections and deputy commissioners of corrections who have earned and maintain APOSTC certification as correctional officers or law enforcement officers for state retirement purposes; and to provide that the designation is retroactive.

Relating to economic development; to amend Sections 41-10-802 and 41-10-822, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for a name change for the Alabama Innovation Corporation and revise the residency requirements for certain grant recipients; to amend Section 41-10-805, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Innovation Corporation, to make conforming changes to accurately cite the Code of Alabama 1975; and to add a new Article 22, commencing with Section 41-10-840, to Chapter 10 of Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, to reestablish the technology accelerator tax credit program and the underrepresented company tax credit program as the Innovating Alabama tax credit program; and to exempt working groups, task forces, and subcommittees of the Alabama Innovation Corporation from the Alabama Open Meetings Act.

Relating to underserved communities; to amend Sections 41-23-150, 41-23-151, 41-23-152, and 41-23-153, Code of Alabama 1975, to change the name of the Healthy Food Financing Fund; to further provide for the types of facilities where monies can be used; to further provide for the ways monies can be used; and to limit the sources of funding available under the program.

Relating to taxation; to amend Sections 40-9F-31, 40-9F-33, and 40-9F-38, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the amount of tax credits that may be provided in a tax year; to allow rehabilitation credits to be tied to the year in which the reservation is allocated; to provide for additional rehabilitation credit allocations; to further provide for the membership of the Historic Tax Credit Evaluating Committee and the factors considered by the committee; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Relating to Hale County; to amend Section 11 of Act 83-696 of the 1983 Regular Session (Acts 1983, p. 1136); to repeal Section 12 of Act 83-696 of the 1983 Regular Session (Acts 1983, p. 1136); to make effective the establishment of a consolidated and unified system of assessment and collection of taxes under the supervision of a county revenue commissioner as provided for by Act 83-696 of the 1983 Regular Session (Acts 1983, p. 1136), now appearing as Subpart 2, Article 2, Chapter 33 of Title 45, Code of Alabama 1975.

Relating to boards of registrars; to amend Sections 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, Code of Alabama 1975, and 17-3-8, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-112 of the 2022 Regular Session, to further provide for the qualifications and membership of the board of registrars and establish hours of operation; and to provide for eligibility for reappointment to the board after removal and for temporary appointments to the board under certain circumstances.

Relating to municipalities; to amend Section 11-51-91, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the reporting of certain monies collected outside of their corporate limits and inside their police jurisdiction.

Relating to Hale County; to provide for additional minimum qualifications for individuals elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, that the individual is a U.S. citizen, has been a resident and registered voter of Hale County for one year prior to qualifying or being appointed, is a high school graduate or the equivalent, is the age of 25 or older, has three years or more of law enforcement service, has never been convicted of a felony; and to require completion of continuing education.

Relating to Hale County; to authorize the sheriff to establish procedures for utilizing a credit card or debit card for limited purchases provided the proper procedures are followed.

Relating to alcoholic beverages; to amend Sections 28-3-1, 28-3A-3, 28-3A-21, and 28-3A-23, Code of Alabama 1975 and add Sections 28-3-208, 28-3A-9.1, and 28-3A-17.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to define a new category of low-alcohol content liquor beverages called mixed spirit beverages; to levy taxes upon the distribution of these beverages; to provide for licensure of retailers of mixed spirit beverages and set a fee for licensure; to amend Sections 28-10-4, 28-10-5 and 28-10-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for the responsible vendors program; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Greene County, to provide legislative findings; to provide for the pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing on computerized machines; to levy a tax on pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse races on computerized machines; to provide for application for licensure and the operation of a racetrack; and to provide for the distribution of taxes, fees, and other monies collected by the commission.

Relating to the State Board of Midwifery; to amend Sections 34-19-11, 34-19-12, and 34-19-16, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the period during which midwives may provide care after birth; to authorize midwives to provide care in freestanding birth centers; to authorize the board to accept grants and gifts; and to require midwives to administer certain tests.

Relating to crimes and offenses; to amend Sections 13A-12-213 and 13A-12-214, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for the crimes of unlawful possession of marijuana in the first and second degrees; to revise the criminal penalties; to provide for expungement of a charge, finding, or conviction, under certain conditions; 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 tax credits; to provide a tax credit to Alabama employers for employees eligible under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program; and to allow for the adoption of rules.

Relating to court costs; to amend Section 22-52-14, Code of Alabama 1975; to further provide for an appointed attorney's compensation in a commitment proceeding.

Relating to jury service; to amend Sections 12-16-62 and 12-16-63, Code of Alabama 1975; to allow individuals 75 years of age or older to be excused from jury service and to request a permanent exemption from jury service.

CREATING THE JOINT INTERIM STUDY COMMISSION ON RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES BY PUBLIC EDUCATION.

CREATING THE MIXED SPIRIT BEVERAGE TASK FORCE.

CREATING THE MIXED SPIRIT BEVERAGE TASK FORCE.

To amend Section 17-14-70, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the reapportionment and redistricting of the state's United States Congressional districts for the purpose of electing members at the General Election in 2024 and thereafter, until the release of the next federal census.

Lead reduction, Alabama Lead Reduction Act, lead abatement and further regulation of lead hazard reductions, Secs. 22-37A-2 to 22-37A-7, inclusive, am'd.

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

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

Crimes and offenses, unlawful possession of marijuana, crime revised, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

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

Alcoholic beverages, direct line shippers, fulfillment centers, may ship to any county or municipality, application further provided for, exempt from registration as foreign entity with Sec. of State, Secs. 28-3A-6.1, 28-3A-6.2 am'd.

Taxation, tax credits, Alabama employers provided a tax credit for employees eligible under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

Motor vehicles, false or secret compartments prohibited under certain conditions including to conceal a person, drugs, or contraband, installation prohibited, criminal penalties, forfeiture of vehicle

Pardons and Parole Board, to create the Criminal Justice Policy Development Council, to specify membership of the council, to specify the duties of the council, require the board use parole release guidelines, parole proceedings revised, Sec. 15-22-26 am'd.

Tobacco products, tax, enforcement by Revenue Dept and law enforcement, tobacco account required, transporting when unstamped and untaxed, civil penalites by Dept., criminal penalties, forfeiture of motor vehicles authorized, Secs. 40-25-8.1, 40-25-8.2, 40-25-26.1 added; Sec. 40-25-16.1 am'd.

Court costs, attorney compensation in commitment proceeding further provided for, Sec. 22-52-14 am'd.

Courts, the further provide for the election of justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts, Sec. 12-3-4 repealed; Secs. 12-2-1, 12-3-2, 12-3-3, 12-3-4, 17-6-48, 17-6-48.1 am'd.

Elections, provide for election of associate justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the appellate courts, const. amend.

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

Pardons and Paroles Board, establishment of pilot program for small business development for ex-offenders, appropriations, at J.F. Ingram State Technical College, Sec. 41-29-320 repealed and superseded

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

Education, Joint Interim Study Commission on Responsible Technology Purchases by Public Education, created

Study Commission on Financial Obligations in Pretrial Services and Alternative Courts, created

Lead reduction, revise authority of Dept of Public Health to administer program, Secs. 22-37A-2 to 22-37A-7, inclusive, am'd.

Donated foods, donors of game meat immune from liability under certain conditions, Sec. 20-1-6 am'd.

Colleges and universities, Alabama State University, tuition rates, board of trustees, authorized to extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students of other schools

Wine, authorizing common carriers to make delivery of alcoholic beverages to residents over 21, to create a wine direct shipper permit to allow wine manufacturers to ship their table wine directly to residents, Sec. 28-3A-6.1 added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

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

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

Crimes and offenses, unlawful possession of marijuana, crime revised, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

Entertainment events, limiting the circumstances in which a ticket vendor or entertainment venue can place restrictions on the resale or transfer of tickets

Taxation, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F, and A.M. of Alabama, exempt from sales, county and municipal fees and taxes

Teachers' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum payment for certain retirees and beneficiaries

State purchasing, collection of data by Secretary of State as Chief Procurement Officer, Sec. 41-4-177.10 added

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

Covid-19 Recovery Capital Credit Protection Act of 2021, created, employment and wage requirements for qualifying projects extended, compensation amounts for exemption purposes increased, Sec. 40-18-19.1 am'd.

Breweries, distilleries, daily limit on amount beer or liquor sold to customers eliminated, Sec. 28-3A-6 am'd.

Pilot program, establishes small business development program for prisoners, Sec. 41-29-320 repealed

Health care authorities, hospital, physicians, exclusive contracts, approval by medical staff of hospital, Sec. 22-21-318 am'd.

Voting, curbside voting authorized

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

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

Firearms, background checks, requirements provided on certain transfers

Education, Joint Interim Study Commission on Responsible Technology Purchases by Public Education, created

National School Nurse Day, May 12, 2021, recognized

School nurses, commended

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September, recognized

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September 2021, proclaimed

Study Commission on Pre-Trial Services and Alternative Courts, created

Tax credits, promote tax credit for nurses caring for COVID-19 patients during 2020 or 2021 or both years

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

Hale Co., sheriff, use of debit or credit card provided for

Taxation, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F, and A.M. of Alabama, exempt from sales, county and municipal fees and taxes

Colleges and universities, Alabama State University, tuition rates, board of trustees, authorized to extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students of other schools

Disaster Recovery Program, Statewide Emergency Notification System, created, Sec. 31-9-87 added; Secs. 31-9-80, 31-9-81 am'd.

Entertainment events, limiting the circumstances in which a ticket vendor or entertainment venue can place restrictions on the resale or transfer of tickets

State income tax credits, to extend rural practice tax credit to certified registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists, Secs. 40-18-130, 40-18-131, 40-18-132 am'd.

Wine, authorizing common carriers to make delivery of alcoholic beverages to residents over 21, to create a wine direct shipper permit to allow wine manufacturers to ship their table wine directly to residents, Sec. 28-3A-6.1 added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

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

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

State contracts, for goods and services, to create a statewide disadvantaged business enterprise program, to establish a study commission on disadvantaged business enterprises

Taxation, to update the dispursement of certain license taxes and registration fees, Sec. 40-12-270 am'd.

Teachers' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum payment for certain retirees and beneficiaries

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, update provisions and delete outdated and obsolete terms and provisions, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd.

Crimes and offenses, unlawful possession of marijuana, crime revised, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

Public health, Alabama Injection-Associated Infectious Disease Elimination Act. established

Medicaid, increase reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services

Aliceville, corp. limits alt.

Study Commission on Pre-Trial Services and Alternative Courts, created

Taxpayers Bill of Rights, revised to eliminate prohibition against entering into installment payment agreement with certain taxpayers, Secs. 40-2A-4, 40-2A-10 am'd.

Taxation, tax credits, Railroad Modernization Act, state income tax credit authorized for qualified railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures

Railroads, Class II or Class III, corporate income tax credit for railroad reconstruction and replacements expenditures, transfer to taxpayers subject to corporate or indiv. income tax

State income tax credits, to extend rural practice tax credit to certified registered nurse practitioners and certified registered nurse anesthetists, Secs. 40-18-130, 40-18-131, 40-18-132 am'd.

Nurse Anesthetists, certified registered (CRNA's), insurance and health benefit plans, direct payments for services, definition of CRNA for purposes of law updated, Sec. 27-46-3 am'd.

Health, Alabama Injection-Associated Infectious Disease Elimination Act, authorizing the establishment of local and state programs to combat spread of such diseases

Entertainment events, limiting the circumstances in which a ticket vendor or entertainment venue can place restrictions on the resale or transfer of tickets

Alcoholic beverages, wine, direct shipment to consumer, authorized under certain conditions, wine direct shipper license required by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, penalties, Sec. 28-3A-6.1 added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

Motor vehicles, seat belt use required for each occupant while vehicle is in motion, Secs. 32-5B-4 am'd.

Alabama State University, board of trustees, Governor, serve as an ex officio member, selection of president and president pro tempore by membership of the board, Secs. 16-50-20, 16-50-26 am'd.

Taxation, tax credits, Railroad Modernization Act, state income tax credit authorized for qualified railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures

Conservation and Natural Resources, wildlife, possession for public exhibition purposes, importing of cervidae, prohibited, Sec. 9-11-328 am'd.

Greene Co., bingo on electronic machines or devices authorized for licensed racetracks, Greene Co. Gaming Commission, established, const. amend.

Crimes and offenses, to amend the threshold amounts for theft of property offenses and receiving stolen property offenses, Secs. 13A-8-1, 13A-8-3, 13A-8-4, 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-5, 13A-8-7, 13A-8-8, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-9, 13A-8-10, 13A-8-10.1, 13A-8-10.2, 13A-8-10.25, 13A-8-10.3, 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.

Colleges and universities, Alabama State University, tuition rates, board of trustees, authorized to extend resident tuition rates to qualified nonresident students of other schools

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, update provisions and delete outdated and absolete terms and provisions, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd.

Taxation, Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons and Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M., exempt from sales, county and municipal taxes

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

Moundville, alcoholic beverages, authorize City Council to provide by local ordinance for the sale of keg or draft beer

Hale Co., Akron, corp. limits, alt.

Income tax, credit for certain qualified clean-burning motor fuel property including motor vehicles propelled by compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas, or liquified petroleum gas, limitation, Revenue Dept. authorized to make rules

Marijuana, possession of, penalties revised, quantities included, possession of marijuana in third degree created, Secs. 13A-12-214.4, 13A-12-214.5 added; Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

Thomas E. Gilmore, Sr., Highway 43 in Greene Co., named

Transportation network companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed

Open Primary elections, system created, qualifications to participate in general election, revised, Sec. 17-13-8.2 added; Secs. 17-13-7.1, 17-13-19, 17-13-20, 17-13-21, 17-13-23, 17-13-41, 17-13-101 repealed; Secs. 17-5-2, 17-5-7, 17-5-8, 17-6-21, 17-6-22, 17-9-3, 17-11-12, 17-13-1, 17-13-2, 17-13-3, 17-13-5, 17-13-6, 17-13-7, 17-13-8, 17-13-16, 17-13-18, 17-13-22, 17-13-50, 17-16-45, 17-16-46, 21-4-21am'd.

Injection-Associated infectious disease elimination, pilot programs by Dept. of Public Health and local health authorities authorized, limited criminal immunity granted

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

Alabama State University, authority and responsibilities of the board of trustees and president of university, further provided for, Secs. 16-50-20, 16-50-23, 16-50-27 am'd.

Hale Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes

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

Adult Protective Services Act, revise definition of protected person, to persons with Alzheimers disease or dementia and remove reference to senile, Sec. 38-9-2 am'd.

Missing persons, persons with Alzheimer's or dementia eligible for Senior Citizen's Alert regardless of age, law enforcement personnel required to undergo training in searching for dementia patients, Secs. 26-19A-2, 26-19A-4 am'd.

Beneficiaries, permit Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register to change beneficiary, seek refund under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-17-142, 12-17-143 am'd.

Greene Co., bingo on electronic machines or devices authorized for licensed racetracks, Greene Co. Gaming Commission, established, const. amend.

Transportation network companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed

Chris Beeker, United States Dept. of Agriculture Director, commended, urged to continue rural state housing developments

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

Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized

Alabama Network of Statewide Workforce and Education, related statistics, answers, data system established and operated, maintained by Office of Edu. and Workforce Statistics in Dept. of Labor, to provide education and workforce training for Alabama residents, confidentiality protected, advisory board created

Labor, restriction on the percentage of temporary employees a company that received incentives may employ, Sec. 41-29-2.1 added

Employees' Retirement System, certain law enforcement officers of ALEA reclassified as Tier II state policeman, Sec. 41-27-7 am'd.

Hale Co., probate office, add'l transaction fees, co. commission authorized to establish, distrib.

Transportation Network Companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed

Beneficiaries, permit Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register to change beneficiary, seek refund under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-17-142, 12-17-143 am'd.

Epes, corp. limits alt.

Hale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized

Marengo Co., co. commission, terms of office, altered commencing next term of office

Alcoholic beverages, distilleries, sale of liquor at retail by, for off-site consumption authorized, Sec. 28-3A-6 am'd.

Labor, restriction on the percentage of temporary employees a company that received incentives may employ, Sec. 41-29-2.1 added

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

Public education employees, salary increase, including K-12 and certain other designated education institutions, liability insurance program to be established by Finance Department in consultation with Education Department

Hale Co., abolishing office of constable

Credit card debt, three year statute of limitations for delinquent card accounts, Sec. 6-2-37 am'd.

Prison system, Permanent Joint Legislative Committee evaluating prisons, membership increased to 10 members, Sec. 29-2-20 am'd.

Greene Co., bingo on electronic machines or devices authorized for licensed racetracks, Greene Co. Gaming Commission, established, const. amend.

Taxation, exemption from sale, use, and rental tax granted to certain subscription services, Secs. 40-12-223, 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd.

Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized

Taxation, Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons and Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., exempt from sales, county and municipal taxes

Healthy Food Financing Initiative Study Commission, created

Gilmore-Branch Memorial Highway, portion of United States Highway 43 in Greene County, named

Meigs, Jack, outstanding professional achievement, commended

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

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

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

Ad valorem tax, add'l. levied, distrib. for education purposes, const. amend.

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

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

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

Medical Marijuana Patient Safe Access Act, authorizing medical use of marijuana for certain qualifying patients.

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

Sumter Co., hazardous waste sites, solid waste fees, redistributions, Act 83-480, 1983 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Act 90-612, 1990 Reg. Sess., repealed

Nitrous oxide cartridges, sale of prohibited, criminal penalties, forfeiture

Hale Co., probate judge, co. commission authorize to set add'l issuance fees

Voter identification, penalties for crime of falsifying or fraudulently making an application for Alabama photo voter ID card reduced, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Election, photo identification, operative for 2014 General Election, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Perry Co., co. commission, business license tax, rate in municipality and collection by municipality, outside corp. limits, collection by judge of probate

Compensation, Alabama Minimum Wage Act, set state minimum wage for hourly and tipped employees, Commissioner of Labor to enforce, establish civil penalties

Labor, restriction on the percentage of temporary employees a company that received incentives may employ, Sec. 41-9-202.2 added

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

Education, institution of higher education, board of trustees, unlawful to be financially interested in any contract or transaction affecting interests of institution

Farmers' Market Authority, transfer to Agriculture and Industries Department, approval of Commissioner and Board of Agriculture and Industries for certain actions by authority, duties, bonding authority, Secs. 2-5-1 to 2-5-17, incl., 2-5-30 to 2-5-39, incl., repealed; Secs. 2-5A-1 to 2-5A-15, incl., 2-5A-30 to 2-5A-39, incl., added

Corporations prohibited from contributing to a political action committee, Sec. 10A-21-1.02 am'd

Contracts, Preference given to in-state bidder on certain public works contracts

Elections, political contributions, limited to certain amount per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot, Sec. 17-5-8 am'd; Act 2011-697, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd

Small Business and Job Creation Fund, established, funded with annual transfer from Alabama Trust Fund for three years, exceptions, administration of fund by Alabama Development Office, const. amend.

Education Trust Funds, repeal Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, reenact Education Trust Fund Proration Account, Sec. 40-1-32.1 reenacted; Act 2011-3, 2011 Reg. Sess., repealed

Perry Co., sheriff, compensation, Legislature authorized to fix, regulate, and alter, const. amend.

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, const. amend., Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd; Act 2011-27, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd

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

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

Food stamps and welfare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), persons with felony drug conviction, federal law provisions making ineligible, provision for persons to be eligible under certain conditions

Retirement Sytems of Alabama, contributions to Employees' and Teachers' Retirement System, overtime compensation, included in earning compensation for retirement, Secs. 16-25-1, 36-27-1 am'd

Corporate income tax, taxpayer who is part of unitary business, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Revenue Commissioner authorized to require additional information in alternative reporting format, Secs. 40-2A-17, 40-18-1, 40-18-34 am'd.

Mortgages, Alabama Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act, provides for timely payoff statements and timely recording of mortgage satisfaction, Secs. 35-10-26, 35-10-30 am'd

Taxation, exempt certain military personnel from income tax, Jason Barfield Act

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Appropriation from Alabama Indian Children's Scholarship Fund in State Treasury to the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission to process and distribute educational scholarships

Health care, licensed physician or health care provider, allowed to refuse to perform unnecessary medical services or services that could harm patient, Right to Professional Medical Judgment Act

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

Greene Co., ad valorem tax, co. comm. auth. to levy add'l., distrib. to emergency medical services, referendum, termination date

Marengo Co., judge of probate, compensation determined based on population of county as provided by general law, Amendment 609 (Section 10, Local Amendments, Marengo County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Senate, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for Legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added

Helms, Hunter Charles, death mourned

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established

Reed, Joe L., commended

Kelley, Milfred G., commended

The University of Alabama Football Team, commended

Myers, Senator Harry E. (Hap), Jr., commended

Bedford, Jane Ray Bonds, death mourned

Spencer, Octavia, commended

Recognizing November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Recognizing Women's History Month in March 2012

Beef Industry, commended

Alabama Spaceport Authority, expressing support

Marion County High School Football Team, commended

Auburn University's mascot Aubie, commended

Davis, Elsie Burroughs, death mourned

Green, Steven Caserio Dion, death mourned

Naming portion of State Highway 9 in Clay County, Major General C. Mark Bowen, designated

Women's Heart Health Initiative, recognized

Kiwanis Club of Vulcan, commended

Hunting, supplemental feeding on property, area where deer hunting authorized, Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources urged to adopt rule to further provide for

Vaughn, Donald W., commended

Mitchell, Wendell, death mourned

Expressing support for A2D, Inc., for the intended Development of an advanced broadband infrastructure within the State of Alabama

McKinney, Rebekah Keith, commended

Figures-deGraffenreid, Jr., Senate Judiciary Suite named

Larry Dixon-Jack Biddle, III, Senate Health Committee Room named, Senator Jack Biddle recognized

Larry Dixon-Jack Biddle, III, Senate Health Committee Room named, Senator Dixon recognized

Figures-deGraffenreid, Jr., Senate Judiciary Suite named

Vietnam Veterans, commended

Crosby, Joseph Raymond, III, death mourned

Senate, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added

Senate, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for Legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added

Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.

Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd.

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Alcoholic beverages, certain manufacturers authorized to conduct tastings or samplings, sale of beer including draft beer from other manufacturers authorized, purchase of beer brewed by other manufacturers in original, unopened containers from any licensed wholesaler for resale of the beer by the brewpub for consumption on its premises authorized, collection of certain taxes, location of brewpubs, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-2, 28-4A-3, 28-4A-4, 28-4A-6 am'd. (2011-20847)

Perry Co., lodging tax levied, collection, distrib.

Domectic violence, protection orders, violations, mandatory term of imprisonment increased, jurisdiction extended to orders issued by Indian tribes and U. S. territories, domestic Violence Protection Order Enforcement Act, Secs. 30-5A-1, 30-5A-2, 30-5A-3, 30-5A-4 amended and renumbered as 13A-6-140, 13A-6-141, 13A-6-142, 13A-6-143

Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) programs, established as an offender supervision program to reduce probation violations, reports to Sentencing Commission, Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Act

Juvenile court, jurisdiction relating to adoption, visitation, custody, child support, and spousal support, retention of jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction in certain circumstances, Secs. 12-15-115, 12-15-117, 38-10-7 am'd.

Individual Development Account Program, established in Human Resources Department, created for individuals with low income

Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of, established, members, duties, subject to Sunset Law, reports to Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Governor, and Legislature, Elder Abuse Prevention Act

University of Alabama, board of trustees, age limit for service increased, Section 264 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Entities with tax exempt status operating dental clinics, exempt from Dental Practice Act, required to register with State Board of Dental Examiners, professional employees of clinics to comply with dental licensing law, Sec. 34-9-7.2 added

Redemption of land sold for taxes, interest rate reduced only on tax amount due on date of sale, Sec. 40-10-122 am'd.

Education, public school K-12, minimum mandatory age of attendance decreased from seven to six, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Income tax, Alabama resident individuals, gross income includes an owner's entire allocable share of income earned from both in-state and out-of-state sources, Sec. 40-18-14 am'd.

Public works or works for businesses obtaining state or local incentive tax credits, abatements, or preferences, employment of certain amount of resident workers, penalties

Oil and gas, taxation, depletion allowance altered, limited to federal depletion allowance, Sec. 40-18-35 am'd.

Corporate income tax, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Sec. 40-18-34 am'd.

State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Indian Affairs Commission, appropriation from Indian Children's Scholarship Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Perry Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salary

Infants, sudden unexplained infant death, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Team, established, duties, coordination of county officials, law enforcement, medical or emergency personnel, immunity, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Act

Elevator Safety Review Board, regulation of elevators and inspection of elevators in private residences, authority to place elevators out of service, local regulation preempted, Sec. 25-13-18 am'd.

Alabama Coal Mine Safety Law of 1975, state mining laws extensively revised to modernize and supplemented to comply with federal law to enhance mining safety, Secs. 25-9-31, 25-9-32, 25-9-217, 25-9-380, 25-9-400 to 25-9-407, inclusive, added; Secs. 25-9-7, 25-9-9, 25-9-20, 25-9-22, 25-9-24, 25-9-40, 25-9-60, 25-9-61, 25-9-67, 25-9-80, 25-9-81, 25-9-82, 25-9-83, 25-9-86, 25-9-88, 25-9-131, 25-9-132, 25-9-133, 25-9-210, 25-9-216, 25-9-273, 25-9-276, 25-9-277, 25-9-278, 25-9-279, 25-9-280, 25-9-282, 25-9-360, 25-9-361 am'd.; Secs. 25-9-87, 25-9-153 repealed

State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenacted

Ad valorem tax, property classified as residential or a homestead not affected under certain conditions when property damaged by natural disasters such as tornadoes, Secs. 40-8-1, 40-9-19 am'd.

Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted

Limited liability companies, formation of low-profit limited liability companies, definitions, names of companies, dissolution provisions, Secs. 10A-1-5.06, 10A-2-14.20, 10A-5-1.02 am'd.

York, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum

Elections, political campaigns, phone banks, fraudulent misrepresentation regarding candidates or committees prohibited, investigation and enforcement by Attorney General, penalties, Sec. 17-5-16 am'd.

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Bessemer, commended

Legislature urges local school systems and local governmental entities to hire or use local and in-state contractors to rebuild or repair buildings that were damaged or destroyed by the tornadoes

Rochester, John, commended

Williams, Hank, Jr., commended

Coalbed Methane Association of Alabama, commended

Maddox, Walt, commended

Tuck, Justin, commended

Pyburn, James Edward, death mourned

Peace Corps, commended

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, commended

Matthew John Dahl/Priscilla Dunn DUI Prevention Act, House Bill 361, 2011 Reg. Sess., named

Oak Hill School volleyball team, commended

Mental Health Department urged to keep W.D. Partlow Developmental Center open

Greensboro High School basketball team, commended

Whalen, Natalie A., commended

Women of the Alabama Senate, recognized

Smith, Carol Jean, death mourned

Christopher, Warren Minor, commended posthumously

University of Alabama womens wheelchair basketball team, commended

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, recognized

British Petroleum urged to expedite the payment of claims submitted by Alabama citizens

Governor and Attorney General to urge British Petroleum to expedite the payment of claims submitted by Alabama citizens and to compensate counties and municipalities for loss of tax revenue from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Day, recognized

Benjamin, Regina M., U. S. Surgeon General, joint session of Legislature called for address by

Hollon, Onnie Willard, Jr.; Hollon, Steven; Mitchell, Cheryl Hollon, deaths mourned

University of Alabama gymnastic team, commended

Smith, Homer Austin, death mourned

Easterly, Lewis, commended

State agencies, state departments, and public entities urged to distribute reports and documents to Legislature via Internet

Matthew Leonard Highway, portion of Highway 11 in Greene County from the county line at Knoxville to the Sumter County line, named

Cooper, Monica Messer, commended

Republic of China (Taiwan), commended

Girl Scout Day in Alabama, recognized

Butterbean Festival, recognized

Ethics Law, substantially revised, bribery of public servant, failure to disclose conflict of interest, and trading in public office, penalties increased, soliciting contributions for certain purposes prohibited, lobbyist and thing of value defined, Ethics Commission, members, compensation, online reporting, issuance of subpoenas, representation of clients by legislators limited, contracting with educational institutions limited, fees and reports of registered lobbyists, limitation on certain members of awarding authority, disclosure forms for certain travel, penalties, Secs. 13A-10-61, 13A-10-62, 13A-10-63, 17-5-7, 36-25-1, 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-10, 36-25-11, 36-25-18, 36-25-19, 36-25-27 am'd.

Teachers, principals, and education employees, State Superintendent of Education, revocation of education certificate or termination of employment required for conviction of felony or sex offense involving a child, regarding Teacher Tenure Law, Teacher Accountability Act, and Fair Dismissal Act, Secs. 16-24-8.1, 16-24B-3.1, 36-26-102.1 added; Sec. 16-23-5 am'd.

Corrections Department and Medicaid Agency, supplemental appropriations

Motor vehicles, text messaging while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties

Moral turpitude defined, convicted felons involving moral turpitude, automatic restoration of voting rights upon discharge from correctional institution, legislative oversight committee established, duties to Secretary of State, retroactive effect, Restoration of Voting Rights Act, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-3-31, 17-4-6, 17-4-60, 17-11-3, 17-11-7 am'd.; Sec. 15-22-36.1 repealed

Tourism, economic incentives for development and promotion of, Alabama Tourism Development Finance Authority established, allowable sales tax formula established, Alabama Tourism Development Act

Definition of Moral Turpitude Act, established, crimes which disqualify citizens from voting provided, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added

Habitual felony offender, alternative sentences for third felony conviction, mandatory penalty for fourth Class A felony conviction revised under certain circumstances, retroactive review for certain persons, Sec. 13A-5-9 am'd.

Law enforcement officers, assaults of while performing lawful duty, classified as assault in the second degree, to include off-duty officers employed by a private entity, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.

Building codes, Alabama Residential Energy Code Board changed to Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, board membership further provided for, Model Energy Code replaced with Alabama Energy and Residential Codes, adoption of energy codes for commercial buildings and residential building codes, implementation by counties and municipalities, certain farm structures excluded, residential sprinkler systems requirements prohibited in certain residences, Secs. 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-83, 41-23-84, 41-23-85 am'd. (2010-20221)

Teachers, principals, and education employees, State Superintendent of Education, revocation of education certificate or termination of employment required for conviction of felony or sex offense involving a child, regarding Teacher Tenure Law, Teacher Accountability Act, and Fair Dismissal Act, Secs. 16-24-8.1, 16-24B-3.1, 36-26-102.1 added; Sec. 16-23-5 am'd.

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

University of Alabama, board of trustees, age requirement altered, Section 264 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Boxing Commission, name changed to Athletic Commission, mixed martial arts, authorized and regulated, definitions, commission authorized to employ executive director, penalties, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Act, Act 2009-622, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Secs. 41-9-1020, 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1028, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030, 41-9-1032, 41-9-1033, 41-9-1034, 41-9-1035, 41-9-1036, 41-9-1037, 41-9-1038, 41-9-1039, 41-9-1040 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, brewpub licensees authorized to sell beer brewed on-premises to a licensed wholesaler for distribution to retail licensees Secs. 28-4A-2, 28-4A-3, 28-4A-4, 28-4A-6 am'd. (2010-20608)

Alabama Coal Mine Safety Law of 1975, state mining laws extensively revised to modernize and supplemented to comply with federal law to enhance mining safety, Secs. 25-9-31, 25-9-32, 25-9-217, 25-9-380, 25-9-400 to 25-9-407, inclusive, added; Secs. 25-9-7, 25-9-9, 25-9-20, 25-9-22, 25-9-24, 25-9-40, 25-9-60, 25-9-61, 25-9-67, 25-9-80, 25-9-81, 25-9-82, 25-9-83, 25-9-86, 25-9-88, 25-9-131, 25-9-132, 25-9-133, 25-9-210, 25-9-216, 25-9-273, 25-9-276, 25-9-277, 25-9-278, 25-9-279, 25-9-280, 25-9-282, 25-9-360, 25-9-361 am'd.; Secs. 25-9-87, 25-9-153 repealed

Civil and criminal litigation and investigations involving the state, Attorney General to direct, Governor has no authority

Human trafficking, crime established, coercion or deception to perform labor or certain sexual activities, prohibited, criminal penalties

Civil and criminal litigation and investigations involving the state, Attorney General to direct, Governor has no authority

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

Perry Co., judge of probate, county revenue commissioner, or sheriff, special election for filling vacancies, const. amend.

Life settlement contracts, providers, licensure and regulation, enforcement by Commissioner of Insurance Department, criminal and civil penalties, Life Settlements Act

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, distinctive license tags, established for Breast Cancer Research, personalized, additional fee, portion distrib. to Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, duties to Revenue Department

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, male whitetail deer, hunting season extended after close of regular gun deer season, additional fees

Education certificate, State Superintendent of Education to promptly notify holder of investigation of misconduct and prohibited from taking negative action against holder until all due process exhausted, Sec. 16-23-5 am'd.

Motor vehicles, new passenger vehicle or new truck manufactured within this state, tax rate removed for certain period, Sec. 40-23-2, 40-23-61 am'd.

Taxation, purchase of real property used as a residence, exempt from privilege or license tax or recording tax pursuant to Chapter 22, Title 40 of Code of Alabama 1975

Restaurants, smoking prohibited in, Secs. 22-15A-3, 22-15A-5, 22-15A-6 am'd.

Perry Co., judge of probate, county commission to provide for chief clerk and two additional clerks, provision repealed, Act 88-819, 1988 1st Sp. Sess. repealed

Perry Co., county commission, filling vacancies

Greene Co., judge of probate, county revenue commissioner, or sheriff, special election for filling vacancies, const. amend.

Wireless communications, collocation and modification of wireless facilities by local governing authorities, application process, Advanced Broadband Collocation Act

Barbers, licensure and regulation, Alabama Barbers Board, established, members, qualifications, term, duties, subject to Sunset Law, Secs. 34-5-1 to 34-5-16, inclusive, repealed (2010-20671)

Davis, Philip Mahan, death mourned

Farrington, Allison, commended

Huntsville, Google urged to select city for Google Fiber Project

Talladega College womens basketball team, commended

U. S. Congress urged to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to Navy and Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, offshore waters, and airspace of the Republic of Vietnam

Talladega College basketball team, commended

Nichols, Mike, commended

Edward Bell High School basketball team, commended

Equal Pay Commission, established to study wage disparities

First Baptist Church Leeds, commended

Foot Health Awareness Month, recognized

Denton, Senator Bobby, commended

McMahan, Brannen, commended

Thomas, Ison, death mourned

Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center in Mobile, grand opening celebrated

Benefield, Senator Kim, commended

Bishop, Senator Charles, commended

Denton, Senator Bobby, commended

Pelham, Senator Pierre, death mourned

Dixon, Senator Larry, commended

Erwin, Senator Henry E. (Hank), Jr., commended

Mitchem, Senator Hinton, commended

Penn, Senator Myron, commended

Zorn, Mary Jane Jeffcoat, death mourned

Caylor, Mary Jane, commended

Byers, David F., Jr., commended

Pike County Economic Development Corporation, commended

Lunsford, Jimmy C.; Troy City Council, commended

Willie Scoggins, Jr., Basketball Court at Memorial Park in Birmingham, dedication recognized

Feld, Montgomery, commended

Sumter County High School girls basketball team, commended

Lieutenant Governor's Commission on Public-Private Partnership Projects, extended

Mitchem, Senator Hinton, commended

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Alabama A & M University, hosts of 2010 Technical Assistance Conference, commended

Cooper, Rebecca Brewer, death mourned

Edward Daniel Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 5, between the northern and southern city limits of Marion in Perry County, named

University of Alabama football team, commended

Guthrie, Richard, commended

Carter, Tim, commended

Mack, Jean Marie, death mourned

Holly, Anola, death mourned

Malone, Michael Lloyd, death mourned

Rodney J. Evans Conference Center at Lake Jackson in Florala, named

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Constitutional convention, special election called to revise and amend Constitution of Alabama of 1901, election of delegates, special election to ratify proposed Constitution of Alabama

Adams, Samuel Lamar, death mourned

Lines, Bill, death mourned

University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association, 37th Annual Medical Alumni Weekend, recognized

Benjamin, Regina M., commended

Baker, John M., commended

President Barack Obama urged to reverse his decision not to fully fund the Constellation project

Ray Scott Highway, portion of I-65 South between Hope Hull exit and Pintlala exit, named

Dewey J. Bondurant, Jr., Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 113 between Highway 29/31 in Flomaton and Interstate 65, named

Menton, Senator Bill, death mourned

Bright Star Restaurant, commended

Beck, Representative Warren, death mourned

Tax return preparers, federal rules to regulate, supported

Lee, McDowell, Secretary of the Senate, Legislative funds authorized for commissioning of official portrait to be placed on 7th floor of Alabama State House

Nabors, Senator Ollie Wilson, death mourned

Stallings, John Mark, commended posthumously

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

National Donate Life Month; Celebration of Life Picnic, recognized

Legislature, other gainful employment while holding office, prohibited, compensation provided for, Legislative Compensation Commission, established, Sec. 29-1-8 repealed; Act 1196, 1971 Reg. Sess.; Act 87-209, 1987 Reg. Sess.; Act 90-490, 1990 Reg. Sess.; Act 91-95, 1991 Reg. Sess.; Act 91-108, 1991 Reg. Sess.; Act 2007-75, 2007 Reg. Sess.; Amendment 57 (Sections 48.01 and 49, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Stallings, Gene, commended

Allen, Elizabeth Dixon and Elliott Grier, commended

Chizik, Gene, commended

Newton, Cameron, commended

Fairley, Nick, commended

Legislators (2006-2010), participating in No Child Left Behind Research Project, commended