Joint Transportation Committee, transfer of responsibility for annual report on local motor fuels excise tax revenues to Department of Revenue

Autauga County, board of education authorized to use private insurance company to insure school buildings and property

Tax lien auctions and sales; auctions and fees further provided for; tax lien redemptions; tax lien price further provided for; redemption of tax lien further provided for; prohibit entry on land; penalties established

Department of Corrections; Deputy Commissioner for Prison Rehabilitation renamed; number of Deputy Commissioners further provided for; additional exempt and unclassified employees created; additional Joint Prison Oversight Committee duties created

Dam safety, elective procedures provided for state-owned dams

Commencement of actions; authorized at any time for certain sex offenses against a minor, if the claim is against certain bankruptcy estate of a congressionally chartered organization

Charlie Luker, death mourned

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

Relating to marital and domestic relations; to amend Section 30-5-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for exemption from court costs and fees for certain actions related to protection orders.

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Relating to crimes and offenses; to create the Retail Theft Crime Prevention Act; to provide for the crime of retail theft in various degrees; to provide for the crime of organized retail theft; to provide criminal penalties for a violation

Relating to the Joint Transportation Committee; to amend Sections 29-2-3 and 29-2-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the process for electing the chair and vice-chair and provide further for the duties of the committee.

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

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

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

Relating to contracts for professional services; to amend Section 41-4-133, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-357, to provide for the procurement of certain professional service contracts based on competitive, qualification-based policies and procedures; to provide for the advertisement of such contracts; and to subject such contracts to a fee schedule established by the Division of Construction Management of the Department of Finance, with exception.

Relating to the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act; to amend Sections 32-7A-5 and 32-7A-16, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the exceptions to the act for inoperable or stored motor vehicles; to prohibit the continued operation of a motor vehicle in violation of the registration and insurance requirements.

Relating to Autauga County; to authorize the sheriff to conduct fundraising events; to provide for the use of the proceeds; and to provide that this act is remedial and curative.

Relating to the Alabama National Guard; to amend Sections 31-10-2, 31-10-3, and 31-10-4.1, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to educational benefits for qualified active members; to limit the amount of private tuition reimbursed to eligible guard members to the median tuition of any public institution in the state; to clarify the law relating to undergraduate and graduate credentials; and to repeal Article 2, commencing with Section 31-10-20, of Chapter 10, Title 31, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to supplemental educational assistance benefits.

To amend Sections 36-27-1, 36-27-16, as last amended by Acts 2022-184 and 2022-351, 2022 Regular Session, and 41-27-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to retirement benefits for employees who are members of the Employees' Retirement System; to reopen the State Police Tier II Plan to any employee of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency who is certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission and performs law enforcement duties; to modify the Tier II benefits received by all State Police Tier II members; and to clarify that employees of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency are state policemen for retirement purposes.

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

HONORING THE PRATTVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

COMMENDING JOHN AND ANN BOUTWELL FOR BEING AWARDED THE INAUGURAL DANIEL PRATT INDUSTRIALIST AWARD.

MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF COMMISSIONER W.O. PACE. WHEREAS, we note the death of Commissioner W.O. "Bill" Pace with deep sadness and regret; his immeasurable life is commended and celebrated with great thanksgiving; and WHEREAS, the passing of Commissioner Pace leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace was 90-years-old at the time of his passing and is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen Monfee Pace; he is also survived by four children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace was born in Deatsville, Alabama, on September 1, 1932, and graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1951; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace joined the Air Force and served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, serving his country in the Korean War Conflict; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace served on the Autauga County Commission and served as Commission Chairman from 1990 until 1994; and WHEREAS, under Commissioner Pace's leadership, many projects to benefit the citizens of Autauga County were started or continued; these projects include the Tenaska plant located in Autauga County, the Robert Trent Golf Trail located in Prattville, the construction of the Autauga Metro Jail, the construction of the Probate Office, and other meaningful projects which continue to enrich the lives of Autauga County citizens; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace served as a Board Member for the Department of Youth Services; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace leaves a long legacy of leadership and support for the citizens of Autauga County, including serving as a founder of Autauga Academy and as the first football coach at the school; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace's legacy of leadership includes his daughter, Judge Joy Pace Booth, following in his footsteps of service to Autauga County by first serving as a District Court Judge for Autauga County and now as a Circuit Court Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit, which includes Autauga County; and WHEREAS, through the years, Commissioner Pace exhibited tireless dedication and exceptional abilities in his personal life, professional life, and service to the citizens of Autauga County; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Pace was a valued member of the community; although he will be greatly missed, his memory will be cherished in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know him; now therefore, B

Proposing to amend Section 71.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to authorize the Legislature to sign and transmit local laws or constitutional amendments before the transmission of basic appropriations.

Autauga Co., school district ad valorem tax in Central and Daniel Pratt school zones, use for public school purposes in the district, const. amend.

Prattville, taxation, distribution of certain sales and use tax proceeds revised, Elmore County Commission to remit certain lodging tax proceeds to the City of Prattville, Secs. 45-1A-43, 45-26-246.05 am'd.

Child care, day care centers required to allow entry to parents and guardians during state public health emergency

Education, National Guard, to limit amount of private tuition reimbursed to eligible guard members, Secs. 31-10-20 to 31-10-25, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 31-10-2, 31-10-3, 31-10-4.1 am'd.

Income tax, historic structures, qualified rehabilitation, tax credits extended to 2027, residential structures disqualified, admin. by Historical Commission, Sec. 40-9F-36 am'd.

Elections, electronic vote counting systems, use of electronic vote counting systems capable of connecting to the Internet or cell phone networks, or that possess modem technology are prohibited, Sec. 17-7-21 am'd.

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

Community development districts, entertainment districts, establishment authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 35-8B-3 am'd.

Motorcycles, reflective protective headgear required, Sec. 32-5A-245 am'd.

Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, to extend dissolution date of the commission and provide for expenses, Act 2021-478, 2021 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, date for payment of principal and interest, further provided, Sec. 23-1-314 am'd.

Motor vehicles, license plates, county licensing official contract with a third party with county commission approval for print-on-demand validation decals, Sec. 32-6-64.2 added.

Corrections Dept., to create Deputy Commissioner of Prison Rehabilitation within Dept. of Corrections, to create Deputy Director for Parolee Rehabilitation within Board of Pardons and Paroles, to create the Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rahabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals and to provide for its duties, to provide for membership, Sec. 14-1-1.5 am'd.

Redevelopment Authorities, qualification for directors, Sec. 11-54A-7 am'd.

Professions and Businesses, design professional, contracts for professional services of, provided

Professions and Businesses, design professional, contracts for professional services of, provided

Elections, electronic vote counting systems, use of electronic vote counting systems capable of connecting to the Internet or cell phone networks, or that possess modem technology are prohibited, Sec. 17-7-21 am'd.

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

Education, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, limitation on the physical location of a public charter school, Sec. 16-6F-5 am'd.

Corrections, to provide deduction of a prisoners sentence upon completion of qualifying programs, require DOC to adopt rules for administration of education incentive time, require approval of rules by Joint Legislative Prison Oversight Committee, Secs. 14-9-100 to 14-9-107, incl., added; Sec. 29-2-20 am'd.

Motorcycles, reflective protective headgear required, Sec. 32-5A-245 am'd.

Child abuse, law enforcement and Dept. of Human Resources, reports of suspected abuse require to be made to both law enforcement and Dept. of Human Resources, and delegate investigative duties between both, Secs. 26-14-1, 26-14-3 am'd.

Child abuse, law enforcement and Dept. of Human Resources, reports of suspected abuse require to be made to both law enforcement and Dept. of Human Resources, and delegate investigative duties between both, Secs. 26-14-1, 26-14-3 am'd.

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

Crimes and offenses, theft of shoplifting, crime created

Utilities, counties, municipalities, authorities, transfer or use of public funds, for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals, authorized, recovery provided

Legislature, President Pro Tem authorize to appoint designee to serve on Sunset Committee in his or her place, Sec. 41-20-4 am'd.

Houston, Frank Rives, death mourned

Stockman, Carter Jackson, commended

Stockman, Cleveland Jefferson, commended

Professions and Businesses, design professional, contracts for professional services of, provided

General Fund Appropriation Act, max. amount of annual approp, General Fund Reserve Fund and Capital Fund estab., unspent approps transfer to fund, General Fund Budget Reform Act

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

Assisted Living Administrators, Board of Examiners of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Court Reporting, Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Electronic Security Board of Licensure, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

Funeral Service, Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

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

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

Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

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

Insurance Department, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

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

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

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

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

Private Investigation Board, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

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

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

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

Auctioneers, State Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued to Oct. 1, 2024.

Electrical Contractors, Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors, Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until October 1, 2024.

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

Crimes and offenses, theft of shoplifting, crime created

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

Sheriff, office vacant or other circumstances, highest ranking deputy to serve, provisions re coroner repealed, Sec. 11-5-5 repealed.

Child support, cases may not be dismissed for failure to serve within specified time period

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

Elmore Co., motor vehicle licensing division, transferred from judge of probate to revenue commissioner, salary of judge of probate and revenue commissioner further provided for, Secs. 45-26-81.40 to 45-26-81.46, inclusive, 41-26-242.20 to 41-26-242.26, inclusive, am'd and renumbered

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

Corrections Dept., require a deputy commissioner for prisoner rehabilitation, relating to pardons and paroles, to require a deputy director for parolee rehabilitation, Sec. 14-1-1.5 am'd.

Tallapoosa Co., Willow Point Estates, platted subdivisions, local laws authorized to establish road maint. districts, referendums, assessments for road maint, const. amend.

Elmore Co., lodging tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib.

Elmore Co., sheriff, authorized to sell firearms to gun dealers with active business license for one year, Act 2007-325, 2007 Reg Sess., am'd, Sec. 45-26-231.02 am'd.

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

Crimes and offenses, theft of shoplifting, crime created

General Fund Appropriation Act, max. amount of annual approp, General Fund Reserve Fund and Capital Fund estab., unspent approps transfer to fund, General Fund Budget Reform Act

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

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

Elmore Co., county engineer or chief engineer, duties, surpervison of employees, Sec. 45-36-130 am'd.

Voyeurism, crime created, criminalize the taking of a video or photo depicting intimate areas of a person without that person's consent, privacy, penalties

Autauga Co., supt. of ed., appointment by co. bd. of ed., referendum

Teachers, provisional teaching certificates, length of time for which emergency certificate is valid is extended from one year to two years, Secs. 16-3-16, 16-23-3, 16-23-16.1, 16-24C-3 am'd.

Governor's Mansion Authority, Secs. 41-9-541, 41-9-542, 41-9-544, 41-9-545 am'd.

Alexander City, corp. limits alt.

Coosa Co., judge of probate, fees for remote access of records, authorized, disposition of funds

Coosa Co., graphite, severance tax, Sec. 45-19-244.07 repealed; Secs. 45-19-244, 45-19-244.01, 45-19-244.02, 45-19-244.03, 45-19-244.05 am'd.

Parental rights, provide that a conviction of a parent for rape or incest is a ground for termination of parental rights if the rape or incest resulted in the conception of the child, Sec. 12-15-319 am'd.

Tallapoosa Co., Willow Point Subdivision, estab. of road maint. district, referendum, fees, bd. of directors

Permanent Joint Transportation Committee, technical corrections regarding Dept. of Transporation's long-range plan, long-range plan clarified, clarification of the Alabama Dept.of Transportation's duties and information requirements to the committee relating to the long-range plan, Sections 29-2-1, 29-2-2, 29-2-3, 29-2-4, 29-2-6, and 29-2-8 am'd.

Tallapoosa Co., platted subdivisions, local laws authorized to establish road maint. districts, referendums, assessments for road maint, const. amend.

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

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

Autauga Co., lodging tax, co. commission authorized to levy, distrib.

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

Landscape Architects, Board of Examiners of, increase maximum fine from $250 to $2,500 per violation against a licensee, license application fee increased, Secs. 34-17-5, 34-17-25 am'd.

Dept. of Corrections, inmate escapes, expand notification requirement, Sec. 14-3-58 am'd.

Daugherty, Mack, professional achievement, commended

Artesian water, Autauga Co., designated official state water

Avery, Helen Grace Yarbrough, 90th birthday, commended

Permanent Joint Transportation Committee, technical corrections regarding Dept. of Transportation's long-range plan, long-range plan clarified, clarification of the Alabama Dept.of Transportation's duties and information requirements to the committee relating to the long-range plan, Sections 29-2-1, 29-2-2, 29-2-3, 29-2-4, 29-2-6, and 29-2-8 am'd.

State employees, cost-of-living increase for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018.

Court reporters, state salary tied to pay scale of Alabama Personnel Dept. Pay Plan for state employees, subject to cost-of-living and merit raises, provide pay for court reporter returning to state service, provide salary of supernumerary court reporters, Secs. 12-17-274, 12-17-292 am'd.

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

Sales tax, licenses from Revenue Dept., two-year surety bond required with new or renewal sales tax license registration under certain conditions and certain non-compliant licenses, Sec. 40-23-6 am'd.

Juvenile sex offenders, notification provided to school of low-risk sex offender expanded to include local super of edu. and bd of edu., change in school required to be reported to local law enforcement by juvenile sex offender, state board of edu. required to develop and local boards to adopt, model policy for monitoring juvenile sex offenders in school, Secs. 15-20A-27, 15-20A-30 am'd.

Prattville, corp. limits, alt.

Coosa Co., graphite, severance tax, Sec. 45-19-244.07 repealed; Secs. 45-19-244, 45-19-244.01, 45-19-244.02, 45-19-244.03, 45-19-244.05 am'd.

Engineers and Land Surveyors Board, licensing of professional engineers and land surveyors, definitions, board duties, disciplinary actions, competitive bids based solely on price or fee prohibited, civil enforcement, Secs. 34-11-9.1, 34-11-11.1, 34-11-11.2 added; Sec. 34-11-16 repealed; Secs. 34-11-1 to 34-11-15, inclusive, 34-11-30, 34-11-31, 34-11-32, 34-11-34, 34-11-35, 34-11-35.1, 34-11-36, 34-11-37 am'd

General Fund Appropriation Act, max. amount of annual approp, General Fund Reserve Fund and Capital Fund estab., unspent approps transfer to fund, General Fund Budget Reform Act

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

Forever Wild Land Trust, purchase of property in counties of 20,000 population or less, property may not exceed 11,000 acres, const. amend.

Coosa Co., judge of probate, driver's license issuance fee, use for operation of office

Coosa Co., judge of probate, fees for scanning, faxing, and electronic transmittal of documents, authorized, disposition of funds

Coosa Co., judge of probate, fees for remote access of records, authorized, disposition of funds

Motor vehicles, mandatory liability insurance, vehicle registration suspensions, reinstatement fees, percentage of fees county license plate issuing official authorized to retain, increased, Sec. 32-7A-12 am'd.

Appraisers and appraisal managerial companies, fees charged to be disclosed separately and distinctly, Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board may adopt rules

Veterans, benefits, requiring dependent of a veteran with at least 20 percent but less than 40 percent disability rating to have been born on or before July 31, 2017, to be eligible for benefits under the Alabama G.I. and Dependent's Edu. Benefit Act, Secs. 31-6-4, 31-6-6 am'd.

Driver's licenses, restricted driver license authorized based on hardship, Sec. 32-6-12.1 am'd.

Competitive Bid law, purchase and installation of heating and air conditioning units for local boards of education, exempted when bid pursuant to purchasing cooperative and process approved by Dept. of Examiners of Public Accounts, Secs. 39-1-5, 39-2-2 am'd.

Voyeurism, crime created, criminalize the taking of a video or photo depicting intimate areas of a person without that person's consent, privacy, penalties

Crimes and offenses, theft of shoplifting, crime created

Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform, continued

Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform, continued

Sergeant William "Troy" Seamon Memorial Highway, portion of U.S. Highway 31 N in Autauga County, named

Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) established, standardized reporting of beer and wine distributors and sellers of tobacco products for resale purposes, industry advisory group established

Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added

Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added

Capital crimes, aggravating circumstances if victim of a capital offense was a law enforcement or correctional officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician, Sec. 13A-6-22.2 added

Driver's licenses issued to persons under age 18, restrictions, penalties for violations of Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Deputy Hart Act, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added

Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.

Autauga Co., revenue commissioner, salary and expense allowance

Corrections Dept., name change of facility requested, Frank Lee Youth Center to Frank Lee Community Based Facility and Community Work Center

Whetstone Bridge, bridge over Beaver Creek in the Mulberry Community, named

Amateur Radio Week, June 19-25, 2017, recognized

Driver's licenses, penalties for violations of restrictions on Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

State employees, cost-of-living increase for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017.

Child abuse, crimes and offenses, aggravated child abuse of a child under age of six, penalties, Sec. 26-15-3.2 added

Autauga Co., coroner, benefits provided by county commission, reimbursement of certain expenses

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

Autauga Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education, expense allowance and compensation

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

Taxation, tax liability, payment of with money order or electronic funds prohibited, Sec. 40-29-70 am'd.

Elected state officials, Legislature authorized to recall by general law, const. amend.

Controlled substances, children, exposure to by mother, immunity from criminal liability upon good faith belief that use was pursuant to lawful prescription; reporting of chemical endangerment not required under certain conditions, Sec. 26-15-3.3 added

Lenders, requiring photo identification of applicant for loan offered over the Internet

Chiropractic Examiners, St. Bd. of, licensed chiropractors, continuing education requirement, board to provide by rule, Sec. 34-24-165 amd.

Autauga Co., door to door sales, licensed required, business licenses, civil penalties for failing to obtain

Insurance, service contracts, term "road hazard" defined, service contracts related to motor vehicles further provided for, Sec. 8-32-2 am'd.

Turner, Kevin, death mourned

Manufacturers and dealers of boats, boat trailers, add'l authorization to provide temporary license plates and registration certificates, when sold out of state, Sec. 32-6-212 am'd.

Bowen, David, distinguished public service, commended

Hragyil, Mark, distinguished public service, commended

Taylor, James M., III., commended

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

Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, maximum administrative fine increased from $250 to $2,500, board authorized to assess costs against person found guilty, Sec. 34-17-5 am'd.

School transportation, transporting students to and from extracurricular activities other than by bus, authorized, Sec. 16-27-1 am'd.

Unemployment compensation, individual weekly benefit payment, formula for calculating altered, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd.

Autauga Co., sheriff, participation in supernumerary program phased out, participation in Employees' Retirement System, Amendment 626 (Section 3, Local Amendments, Autauga County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, exceptions

Wetumpka, draft beer, exceptions

Sales tax, exemption for certain motor vehicles exported or removed from this state, eliminated under certain conditions, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd.

Counties, co. commission, operation, contracts with municipalities, contracts or employment with family members of commissioners clarified, self-funded property insurance, maintenance of annexed roads including evacuation route, bonding of employees of emergency communication districts, Secs. 11-1-10, 11-3-5, 11-30-1, 11-49-80, 11-98-4 am'd.

Neely, Ruby Smith, service to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, commended

Manufactured Housing Commission, storm shelters, inspection of, Sec. 24-6-4 am'd.

Legislative, sessions to consist of organizational, regular of 20 day, budget of 10 days, and special sessions, Secs. 71.01 and 76 of Article IV of Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, repealed, const. amend.

Sales tax, exemption for certain motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and semi-trailers exported or removed from this state, eliminated under certain conditions, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd.