Craig Ford

Updated: September 20, 2022 at 7:43 PM CST

General Information

Who is Craig Ford?
Craig Ford

A native and lifelong resident of Gadsden, Craig’s commitment to first responders earned him the ‘golden ax,’ the highest award for firefighters. A strong supporter of the U.S. military, he also serves as a captain in the Alabama National Guard.

Craig’s service to Gadsden was highly effective. Twice, his fellow lawmakers in Montgomery recognized him as Most Outstanding Legislator. He also worked as a champion for local schools and secured funding for local school construction projects. Ford’s passion for education is a family commitment, as his wife, Gwen Glover, is a teacher at Gadsden State Community College.

A local businessman, Craig owns Hodges-Ford Insurance and The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. His wife, Gwen, is a teacher at Gadsden State Community College. They have two children: Jon Craig, Jr. (Jonathan) and Wells Elizabeth.

Status: Out of Office
Party: Independent
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Birthday: May 21, 1968 55

Education Information

Known educational history for Craig Ford from Gadsden, AL.

  • BS, Marketing, Auburn University, 1991

Political Information

Known political history for Craig Ford from Gadsden, AL.

  • Candidate, Gadsden, AL Mayor, 2022
  • Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 10, 2018
  • Minority Leader, Alabama State House of Representatives, 2010-2018
  • Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 28, 2000-2018

Professions Information

Known professional history for Craig Ford from Gadsden, AL.

  • Co-Owner, The Messenger Newspaper, 2003-present
  • Co-Owner, Hodges Ford Insurance Agency, 2000-present
  • Claims, State Farm Insurance, 1992-2000
  • Captain, United States Army Reserves
  • Served, Alabama State National Guard

Congressional Information

Known congressional history for Craig Ford from Gadsden, AL.

  • Member, Alabama Insurance Department of Consumer Loans, present
  • Member, Energy Council, present
  • Former Member, Ways and Means Education Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives
  • Former Ranking Minority Member, Commerce and Small Business Committee, Alabama State House of Representatives

Other Relevant Notes

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  • Switched from Democrat To Independent, 2018

Election History

Craig Ford from Gadsden, AL has participated in elections listed below in the state of Alabama.

Sponsored Bills

View legislative bills that Craig Ford has sponsored.

HB 515
Worker's compensation, prescription benefits, employer liability further provided, Secs. 25-5-77, 25-5-293, 25-5-314 am'd.
HB 508
Time; to adopt Daylight Savings Time statewide if Congress amends Federal law to allow it.
HB 483
Glencoe, corp. limits alt.
HB 414
Alcoholic beverages, nonprofit special events retail license, provided for, donation of beer, wine, and liquor authorized, Sec. 28-3A-6 am'd.
HB 396
Flexible School Calendar Act of 2012, 180 full instructional day requirement reduced to 1050 instructional hours without change in teacher compensation, first day of instruction beginning with 2018-2019 school year to be no earlier than two weeks before Labor Day, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.
HB 382
Fireworks, fees of, Fire Marshal for use before a proximate audience, fees increased, portion to Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, increases based on increases in Consumer Price Index, Secs. 8-17-211, 8-17-216.1 am'd.
HR 520
Wilborn, Joseph Quenion, death mourned
HR 519
Hale, Marjorie McKinnon, death mourned
HR 517
McGregor, Milton Earl, death mourned
HR 513
Vaughn, Alice Collins, death mourned
HB 286
Etowah Co., one cent county sales and use tax, revise allocation of proceeds, Etowah County Jobs Act, created, const. amend.
HR 498
Tumlin, Robert Ray, death mourned
HR 421
Stephens, Sherokee T., death mourned
HR 420
Hale, Millard, death mourned
HR 419
Copeland, Charles E., death mourned
HR 418
Alverson, Elbert Glennis, death mourned
HR 417
Hodge, Donna, death mourned
HR 416
Mashburn, Blake Miles, death mourned
HR 415
Cleveland, Henry E., Jr., death mourned
HR 414
Bennett, Wildon Harbin, death mourned
HR 413
Martin, Patrick V., death mourned
HR 412
Abney, Conley Terry, death mourned
HJR 448
Reed, William D., commended
HR 367
Martin, Nathaniel W., commended
HR 366
Brian Clayton - Commended
HR 365
Hogan, Jennifer, commneded
HR 364
Courtney Wilburn, Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year - Commended
HR 358
Courtney Wilburn, Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year - Commended
HR 357
Hogan, Jennifer, commneded
HR 356
Martin, Nathaniel W., commended
HR 355
Brian Clayton - Commended
HB 154
Public education employees, salary increase, including K-12 and certain other designated education institutions
HR 252
Matthews, Adell Huff, death mourned
HR 249
Busby, Mickey D., death mourned
HR 222
Turner, Nancy Sue, death mourned
HB 112
Lottery, authorized, Alabama Lottery Corporation, created, distrib. of revenues for college scholarships, Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB 111
Alcoholic beverages, nonprofit special events retail license, eligibility, fees, application, alternate event date or location, exemption from license under certain circumstances, license requirement removed, Sec. 28-3A-6 am'd.
HB 104
Etowah Co., personnel bd. for co. employees, per diem for meetings and hearings, Sec. 45-28-121 am'd.
HR 180
Stanley, R. E., death mourned
HR 179
Dunnington, Raymond Lee, death mourned
HR 178
Hamilton, Patricia A., death mourned
HR 172
Tinker, Justin Wayne, death mourned
HJR 145
Walker, Robert, outstanding military achievement, posthumously commended
HR 165
Roberson, Richard Ervin, death mourned
HR 164
Isaac, Charles Edward, Jr., death mourned
HR 141
Marble, Leslie Lee, death mourned
HR 140
Roberson, Mary Frances, death mourned
HR 139
Walker, Robert, outstanding military achievement, posthumously commended
HR 125
Sherman, John Richard, death mourned
HJR 100
Leath, Ernestine, death mourned
HR 87
Hill, James Malcolm, death mourned
HR 86
Day, Dorothy Mazell, death mourned
HR 85
Hammett, Jerry L., death mourned
HR 84
Stafford, Samuel Ray, death mourned
HR 83
Simmons, Charles Edward, death mourned
HR 82
Mosley, Gary Dwight, death mourned
HR 81
Coffey, Danny M., death mourned
HR 80
Baker, Barbara Denise, death mourned
HR 68
Copeland, Toney, death mourned
HR 67
Johnson, Leta Henson, death mourned
HR 66
Stroup, William Earl, death mourned
HR 65
Teel, Jeffrey Scott, death mourned
HR 64
Upton, Donnie Ray, death mourned
HR 63
Adkins, Eli Denson, death mourned

HB142
Criminal procedure, law enforcement agencies, parental consent required to use minor as a confidential informant
HB141
Criminal procedure, to prohibit release of records of persons eligible for youthful offender status, Sec. 15-19-7 am'd.
HB52
Education, compensation, high school athletic coach limited to 75 percent of principals compensation
HB35
Teachers' Retirement System, retirees, one-time lump sum retirement payment in December 2017, approp. from Edu. Trust Fund in Oct. 2017.
HB31
Voting, early voting procedure established, all elections
HB30
Elections, early voting, authorize voting during four to six day period immediately preceding election day
HB11
Legislative procedure, requirement that bill must be read at length prior to final passage removed, const. amend.
HB10
Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.

HB570
Etowah Co., sheriff, booking fee in county jail, collection by clerk
HB528
Etowah Co., distrib. of certain lodging taxes further provided for, Secs. 45-28-91.01, 45-28-91.02 am'd.
HB374
Etowah County; lodging tax, redistrib. of proceeds
HB340
National Guard, higher education, members classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.
HB278
Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment
HB234
Driver's licenses, third party agents issuing examinations, driver education instructors at private driving schools, further authorized, Sec. 32-6-3 am'd.
HB233
Etowah Co. lodging tax, portion of, distribution further provided for, Sec. 45-28-91.02 am'd.
HB209
Lottery, authorized, Alabama Lottery Corporation, created, distrib. of revenues for college scholarships, Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB208
Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment
HB207
Real property, ad valorem taxes, payment extended, Secs. 40-5-7, 40-5-14, 40-7-19, 40-7-22, 40-10-3 am'd.
HB206
Public education employees and certain other employees, compensation increased for fiscal year 2016-2017, retired persons under Teachers' Retirement System and certain persons under Employees' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum payment, appropriation
HB154
Teachers' Retirement System, cost-of-living increase authorized
HB153
Public contracts, 5 percent preference for resident businesses under certain conditions, verification of satisfaction of criteria by Finance Department, Made in America Act of 2016, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.
HB10
Lottery, Alabama Lottery Corporation, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.

HB570
Etowah Co., sheriff, booking fee in county jail, collection by clerk
HB528
Etowah Co., distrib. of certain lodging taxes further provided for, Secs. 45-28-91.01, 45-28-91.02 am'd.
HB374
Etowah County; lodging tax, redistrib. of proceeds
HB340
National Guard, higher education, members classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.
HB278
Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment
HB234
Driver's licenses, third party agents issuing examinations, driver education instructors at private driving schools, further authorized, Sec. 32-6-3 am'd.
HB233
Etowah Co. lodging tax, portion of, distribution further provided for, Sec. 45-28-91.02 am'd.
HB209
Lottery, authorized, Alabama Lottery Corporation, created, distrib. of revenues for college scholarships, Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB208
Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment
HB207
Real property, ad valorem taxes, payment extended, Secs. 40-5-7, 40-5-14, 40-7-19, 40-7-22, 40-10-3 am'd.
HB206
Public education employees and certain other employees, compensation increased for fiscal year 2016-2017, retired persons under Teachers' Retirement System and certain persons under Employees' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum payment, appropriation
HB154
Teachers' Retirement System, cost-of-living increase authorized
HB153
Public contracts, 5 percent preference for resident businesses under certain conditions, verification of satisfaction of criteria by Finance Department, Made in America Act of 2016, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.
HB10
Lottery, Alabama Lottery Corporation, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.

HB690
Retirement, DROP reestablished for state employees, provides requirements and terms of DROP participation, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.
HB688
Etowah Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education
HB679
Etowah Co., mayor, full-time position with benefits
HB658
Etowah Co., Mega Sports Complex Authority established
HB651
Lottery, Education Alabama Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB631
Etowah Co., distrib. of one cent sales tax further provided for, Sec. 45-28-244.01 am'd.
HB472
Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB471
Lottery, established, distribution of funds to Lottery Trust Fund for Medicaid Agency, Alabama Lottery Corporation established to implement, certain games operated by Native Americans authorized at locations licensed by pari-mutual racing commissions, under certain conditions, casinos prohibited, Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB382
Alcoholic beverages, powdered alcohol prohibited to possess, purchase, sell, or use, penalties
HB279
Railroads, qualified employees required to operate railroad train in this state, criminal penalties
HB278
Railroads, employees, rail road employee safety, contract carrier transporting railroad employees, required to comply with certain safety standards for drivers employed by contract carrier
HB270
Accountability Act of 2013, repealed, Secs. 16-6D-1 to 16-6D-9, inclusive
HB12
Physicians and osteopaths, state licensing requirements waived for athletic team physicians traveling into state for sporting event

HB34
Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB33
Education, Reverend Chette Wlliams Act, created, authorize employment of chaplains at 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities

HB577
Registrars of voters, serving while running for elected office prohibited, Sec. 17-3-2 am'd.
HB554
Assisted living administrators, licensure and regulation, replacement license fee, annual administrative fee, reapplication fee, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-2A-2, 34-2A-8, 34-2A-11, 34-2A-12, 34-2A-13 am'd.
HB522
Gadsden, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum
HB323
Elections, Legislative office, costs and expenses incurred for filling vacancies, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.
HB315
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
HB314
Public education employees, salaries, increases of six percent in fiscal year 2014-2015, State Minimum Salary Schedule appropriate increases required; support employees, increase of $1,000 or six percent in fiscal year 2014-2015; Teachers' Retirement System, cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of six percent October 1, 2014
HB312
Workforce Development and Training Act, Public School and College Authority, bonds authorized in amount of $20,000,000 to expand workforce training programs operated by two-year college system
HB309
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), assets and future appropriations from Education Trust Fund, transferred to institution of higher education, state college to allow eligible students to attend without tuition or fees, certain funds for out-of-state colleges, Secs. 16-33C-6, 16-33C-7, 16-33C-8, am'd; Secs. 16-33C-17, 16-33C-18, 16-33C-20 repealed
HB308
Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB307
Accountability Act of 2013, proposed by HB 84, 2013 Reg. Sess., Act 2013-64, 2013 Reg. Sess., repealed
HB306
Appropriation, Education Trust Fund, supplemental appropriation to Education Department for 2013-2014 fiscal year of excess funds set aside to finance credits authorized by the Alabama Accountability Act
HB305
Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.
HB285
Individuals with disabilities, promotion of employment by state programs and services, Jeff Ridgeway Alabama Employment First Initiative Act
HB273
Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, name changed to Alabama Cosmetology Board, barbers removed from membership on board and regulation, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-29 am'd; Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed

HB600
Etowah Co., school resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, certification as peace officer required
HB583
Political activity, Legislature, minority and majority parties caucus, public funds authorized for paying staff members of political caucus, Sec. 17-17-5 am'd.
HB559
Local Control School Flexibility Act of 2013, provides for creation of innovative K-12 schools, flexibility contracts between local boards of education and the State Board of Education, and authorize State Board of Education to promulgate rules, Act 2013-64, 2013 Reg. Sess., repealed
HB513
Etowah Co., school resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, part-time reserve school resource officers to be certified by Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
HB492
Accountability Act of 2013, proposed by HB 84, 2013 Reg. Sess., Act 2013-__, 2013 Reg. Sess., repealed
HB430
Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
HB410
School resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, part-time reserve school resource officers to be certified by Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
HB306
Motor vehicles, liens, release of after four years for specified older vehicles, Sec. 32-8-64.2 am'd
HB278
Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.
HB276
Entities, dormant, exempt from business privilege tax, Sec. 40-14A-44 added
HB257
Business license tax, rental of residential real estate tax, not to be on a per unit basis, const. amend.
HB222
Bestiality and possession of obscene matter depicting bestiality, crime established, penalties
HB217
Pardons and Paroles Board, Scottsboro Boys Act, posthumous pardons for certain convictions prior to 1932
HB173
Public education employees, salaries, increases of five percent in fiscal year 2013-2014, and two and one-half percent in fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, State Minimum Salary Schedule appropriate increases required; support employees, increase of $1,000 or five percent in fiscal year 2013-2014, and two and one-half percent in fiscal years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016; Teachers' Retirement System, cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of five percent October 1, 2013, and two and one-half percent October 1, 2014, and October 1, 2015
HB172
Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.
HB171
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), assets and future appropriations from Education Trust Fund, transferred to institution of higher education, state college to allow eligible students to attend without tuition or fees, certain funds for out-of-state colleges, Secs. 16-33C-6, 16-33C-7, 16-33C-8, am'd; Secs. 16-33C-17, 16-33C-18, 16-33C-20 repealed
HB12
Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.

HB781
Education Trust Fund (ETF), transfer of certain funds to State General Fund and to provide for repayment to the ETF, Sec. 29-9-2, 29-9-3 am'd
HB657
Local boards of education, written reduction in force policies, consideration of certain credentials in making staff decisions, temporary interim reduction-in-force policy provided, Sec. 16-1-33 am'd
HB512
Etowah Co., elected officials authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System in lieu of supernumerary program, const. amend.
HB471
Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.
HB421
Bestiality and possession of obscene matter depicting bestiality, crime established, penalties
HB361
PACT Program, transfer of funds designated to Budget Stabilization Fund to PACT program in those years where program is unable to meet financial obligations, authorized, legislative intent re, Secs. 16-33C-16, 29-9-4 am'd
HB360
Foundation Program Fund, local boards of education authorized to establish local school calendar providing 180 instructional days for computation of benefits, Flexible School Calendar Act, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.; Act 2011-235, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.
HB304
Public School and College Authority, authorized to sell and issue additional bonds for capital improvements for public education and for training workers for industries, Education Training Act
HB210
Ethics, exempt public employees earning certain amounts from filing statement of economic interests and may accept gifts, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-14 am'd; Act 2010-764, 2010 First Special Session am'd
HB209
Relating to firearms and ammunition, public officials and public and private employers prohibited from rezoning applicants or employees relating to possession or use of firearms or ammunition under certain conditions, public employers prohibited from conditioning employment upon applicants agreement to forego certain rights related to firearm, civil action for certain damages authorized.
HB193
Motor vehicles, Insurance, discount for seniors (55 and over) who complete motor vehicle accident prevention course, Sec 27-13-121 am'd
HB183
Cost of living salary increase for certain state employees and public education employees.
HB182
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
HB181
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), limit on cost for certain PACT plan contract participants repealed, extend tuition caps to include any college and university in the state, Secs. 16-33C-3, 16-33C-8, 16-33C-18 am'd; Sec. 16-33C-17 repealed
HB180
Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd; Act 2011-27, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd

HB8
House of Representatives, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-1.2 repealed; Sec. 29-1-1.2 added

HB654
Etowah Co. (16th Judicial Circuit), pretrial diversion program, established
HB622
Etowah Co., sales and use tax, portion of proceeds distributed to capital projects, use for salary of certified personnel of school systems and Gadsden State Community College authorized during proration, Act 95-284, 1995 Reg. Sess.; Act 2009-591, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.
HB529
Etowah Co., alcoholic beverages, beer tax pursuant to Section 28-3-190, Code of Alabama 1975, distribution further provided for
HB504
Corporations, required to file Form 10-K with Securities and Exchange Commission, to file Form 10-K report regarding business in Alabama with Revenue Department
HB503
Retirement, new Deferred Retirement Option Plan established for teachers and state employees, Secs. 16-25-150.1, 16-25-151.1, 36-27-170.1, 36-27-171.1 added
HB484
National Guard of Alabama, appointed general officer, required to be registered voter in this state, Section 276 (Section 276, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.
HB475
Retirement, new Deferred Retirement Option Plan established for teachers and state employees, Secs. 16-25-150.1, 16-25-151.1, 36-27-170.1, 36-27-171.1 added
HB407
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
HB396
Retirement, new participation in DROP authorized, interest paid on accounts limited, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.; Act 2011-27, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.
HB380
Equal Pay Remedies and Enforcement Act, established, legislative findings regarding wage differentials between minorities and nonminorities and males and females, Equal Pay Commission established, members, duties, powers, report to Governor and Legislature
HB367
Gun shows, business license tax levied on organizer not participants under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-143 am'd.
HB246
Offshore oil and gas capital payments, distrib. for job creation and retention program for fiscal years September 30, 2013 through September 30, 2017, Governor and Alabama Development Office to determine how funds in each congressional district will be utilized, no funds to be used for highway infrastructure, const. amend.
HB245
Filing a false lien against public officer or employee, crime established, penalties
HB230
Income tax credit authorized for employers creating jobs, under certain conditions, Full Employment Act, Secs. 40-18-270, 40-18-271, 40-18-272 repealed; Act 2010-557, 2010 Reg. Sess. repealed
HB223
Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
HB212
Economic development, financial commitments to build or expand in Alabama, written contracts required within certain time period, existing commitments without written contract void after certain period of time
HB188
Agricultural tourist attractions, to be defined by rule and approved by Agriculture and Industries Department, application and renewal fees, directional signs under certain conditions (2011-20698)
HB147
Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd.
HB4
Permanent Secondary Metals Recycling Industry Study Commission, established, members, duties
HB3
Mini-Code, consumer credit transactions, late charge increased under certain conditions, Sec. 5-19-4 am'd. (2011-20001)

HB684
Etowah Co., monies received by county commission from U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be paid into Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund, retroactive effect
HB662
Emergency telephone service (E-911), Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Board renamed Alabama Wireless E-911 Board, members increased, Attorney General assistance in legal matters authorized, oversight and regulation by Public Service Commission, Secs. 11-98-7, 11-98-8 am'd.
HB661
Prescription drugs or personal property purchased pursuant to a prescription from a nonresident retailer, fee levied
HB634
Indecent exposure, third or subsequent conviction, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-68 am'd.
HB533
Supernumerary ad valorem tax officials, cap on compensation increased, Sec. 40-6-3 am'd.
HB528
Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, over-the-counter products, sales further regulated, on-line electronic verification system operated by Criminal Justice Information Center, penalties, Drug Abuse Task Force, established, members, Sec. 20-2-190 am'd.; Act 2009-283, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.
HB523
Civil and criminal litigation and investigations involving the state, Attorney General to direct, Governor has no authority
HB501
Gasoline tax, county commission authorized to levy additional, distrib. for county road and bridge projects, referendum
HB491
Mental Health Department, certain institutions, leasing, transferring, or management by nongovernmental entities, approval by Legislature required, Sec. 22-50-9 am'd.
HB479
Protection From Abuse Act, issuance and procedures for issuance of protection orders relating to domestic violence and abuse, plaintiffs further defined according to relationships with defendant, jurisdiction, relationship to uniform acts, petitions, Protection Order Registry at Administrative Office of Courts, criminal penalties repealed, Secs. 30-5-1, 30-5-2, 30-5-3, 30-5-4, 30-5-5, 30-5-6, 30-5-7, 30-5-8 am'd.; Secs. 30-5-9, 30-5-10 repealed
HB478
Domestic violence, protection orders, defined, penalties increased, lack of knowledge of order as a defense eliminated, Domestic Violence Protection Order Enforcement Act, Secs. 30-5A-1, 30-5A-2, 30-5A-4 am'd.; Sec. 30-5A-3 amended and renumbered as 13A-6-150
HB467
Boating, operators of certain recreational boats required to travel at idle speed when within certain distance of shoreline, boathouse, or pier in certain waterway areas of state, exceptions
HB464
Etowah Co., board of education, election, legislative delegation authorized to establish and reapportion districts, Atalla and Gadsden excepted, const. amend.
HB457
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.
HB426
Railroads, standards of stationary assembly points and mobile labor camps for maintenance-of-way employees, established, drinking water provided, Board of Health to adopt rules for mobile camps, investigations, inspection fees, distrib.
HB413
Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, State Board of Health required to classify as controlled substances, exemptions, removed from list of precursor chemicals maintained by State Board of Pharmacy, Secs. 20-2-20, 20-2-181 am'd.
HB412
Aliens, illegal, forfeiture of property acquired while illegal alien, procedures, exceptions
HB411
Motor vehicles, driving without license or insurance or proof of legal entry into the United States, motor vehicle may be impounded, Secs. 32-6-18, 32-7A-4 am'd.
HB368
Assault in the second degree, utility workers included as a protected class, utility worker defined, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.; Act 2009-586, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.
HB364
Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions
HB359
Vital statistics, fetal death of stillborn child, mother or father may request Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth, Brooklee Act, Sec. 22-9A-13 am'd.
HB358
Civil action for damages against convicted drug dealers for death of individual, established
HB330
Conservation and Natural Resources Department, hunting lands owned or managed by, replacement acreage for hunting required when existing land closed, annual written report to department and Legislature, Sec. 9-11-2.1 added
HB264
Alabama Residential Energy Code Board changed to Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, Model Energy Code replaced with Alabama Energy and Residential Codes, adoption of modern building and energy codes in compliance with federal law to be implemented by counties and municipalities, board members increased, certain farm structures excluded, sprinkler systems provided for, Secs. 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-83, 41-23-84, 41-23-85 am'd.
HB259
Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, transfer application fee required, exemptions, distrib. to Pardons and Paroles Board for Probationer's Upkeep Fund, continuous appropriation to board, Sec. 15-22-1.3 added
HB258
Attorney General, opinions, distribution of electronic copies by e-mail in lieu of paper copies, posting on Internet required, Sec. 36-15-1 am'd.
HB240
Group homes for children, establishment of requires approval by county commission or city council, reimbursement authorized to local school system for education expenses of a nonresident student
HB239
Etowah Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to provide by general or local law, Amendment 235 (Section 3, Etowah County, Local Amendments, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.
HB238
Etowah Co., solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distrib. for district attorney's office, effective on adoption of const. amend.
HB228
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, separate board of directors, members, duties, annual appropriations from Education Trust Fund to PACT Fund based on a formula for fiscal years for certain period of time, dissolution of PACT Program, Sec. 16-33C-4.1 added; Secs. 16-33C-3, 16-33C-4, 16-33C-5, 16-33C-6, 16-33C-7, 16-33C-8, 16-33C-10, 16-33C-11, 16-33C-12 am'd.; Sec. 16-33C-9 repealed
HB215
Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend.
HB181
Income tax, employer's deduction for health insurance premiums, compensation paid to qualifying employees for calculation of employer's deduction further provided for, Sec. 40-18-15.3 am'd.
HB124
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program Advisory Task Force, established, members, duties
HB123
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, separate board of directors, members, duties, Sec. 16-33C-4.1 added; Secs. 16-33C-3, 16-33C-4, 16-33C-5, 16-33C-6, 16-33C-7, 16-33C-8, 16-33C-10, 16-33C-11, 16-33C-12 am'd.
HB122
Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, contracts, Legislative intent regarding expressed, each contract in force on effective date of this act to be honored regardless of date issued
HB34
Mini-Code, consumer credit transactions, late charge increased under certain conditions, Sec. 5-19-4 am'd.
HB2
Short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns, possession, sale, receipt, obtaining, or use, in violation of federal law, prohibited, exceptions, penalties, Sec. 13A-11-63 am'd.

HB14
Elections, campaign funds, candidate seeking election to a statewide office, campaign funds raised and expended, limited
HB12
Campaign contributions, candidate seeking election to a statewide office, contributions, loans to his or her own campaign, limited
HB7
Campaign contributions and expenditures, Secretary of State required to maintain electronic database searchable by the public
HB6
Principal campaign committees and political action committees, contributions and expenditures, reporting to Secretary of State, periodic full disclosures of sources and amounts of contributions, frequency of reporting of contributions Sec. 17-5-8 am'd.
HB4
Elections, printed material, publication, distribution, or display of information relating to, disclosure of responsible person or entity, required, disclosure to include information by telephone, television, radio, Internet, or other electronic mass-media advertisement, Sec. 17-5-13 am'd.
HB3
Electioneering communications and paid political advertising, disclosure of source of funding required, exceptions, contributions by political committees further provided for, Secs. 17-5-2, 17-5-8, 17-5-12 am'd.

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