Del Marsh

Gaming, Alabama Education Lottery established, Alabama Education Lottery Corporation and Alabama Gaming Commission estab. to license and regulate gaming, negotiation of compact with Poarch Creek Indians Authority, const. amend.

Digital Expansion Authority, composition and duties, development of Statewide Connectivity Plan, Alabama University Research Alliance, created, Alabama Digital Finance Authority created, Connect Alabama Act of 2021

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

Lottery, authorized, Alabama Lottery Corporation, powers and duties provided, distrib. of proceeds, Lottery Retailer Advisory Board, created, Alabama Education Lottery Act

Gaming, legislative intent, definitions, provided, Alabama Gaming Commission powers and duties, further provided, advisory board created to the commission, distribution of funds to the Gaming Trust Fund

Lottery and gaming, certain campaign contributions by operator of gaming facilities prohibited under certain conditions, certain criminal penalties updated, Secs. 13A-12-32 to 13A-12-39, inclusive, added; Secs. 11-47-111, 13A-12-29, 13A-12-50 to 13A-12-58, inclusive, 13A-12-70 to 13A-12-76, inclusive, 13A-12-90 to 13A-12-92, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 13A-11-9, 13A-12-20, 13A-12-21, 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-24, 13A-12-25, 13A-12-26, 13A-12-27, 13A-12-28, 13A-12-30 am'd.

Schools, Open Schools Act created, K-12 school district, required to enroll students from outside the attendance area of the school district, limitations, execeptions, duties of the local board of education provided

Calhoun Co., civil service system, procedure to fill vacancies in classified service, employment of temporary employees, Secs. 45-8-120.09, 45-8-120.12 am'd.

Randall A. Estes Memorial Bridge, the Nances Creek Bridge in Calhoun Co., named

Taiwan, relation with the United States and State of Alabama, commended

Paperwork Reduction Committee, created in Act 2001-475, Governor urged to implement

Municipalities, provide that any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 municipality that does not create and adopt a municipal plan is ineligible for Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs grants, Sec. 11-52-2 am'd.

Clemons, Adam B., commended

Legislature, amending joint rules, quorum not present, presiding officers may set the date and time, when Gov. has declared a state of emergency

Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented

Taxation, check-off contribution to State Park Division of the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Dept. of Mental Health or the Alabama Medicaid Agency, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.

Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, local revenue projections provided for charter school applicants, terms for amt of local revenue following child from non-charter public to public charter school provided, Sec. 16-6F-10 am'd.

Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend.

Permanent Joint Transportation Committee, membership, Sec. 29-2-2 am'd.

Public K-12 Education, State Board of Education renamed the Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, members appointed by Governor, State Superintendent of Education renamed as the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, secretary appointed by commission, Governor to appoint team to advise commission on functions and duties of St. Dept. of Edu., const. amend.

Education, Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, Governor required to consult with all minority caucuses when appointing members to the commission, contingent effective date

Domestic animals, person who rescues from vehicle, immunity from liability under certain circumstances

Alzheimer's Awareness Day, April 30, 2019, proclaimed

Legislative Services Agency Bassett Conference Room, named

Ethics, Alabama Ethics Act, Secs. 36-25-3.1, 36-25-3.2, 36-25-3.3, 36-25-4.4, 36-25-7.1, 36-25-7.2 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-2, 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-4.2, 36-25-5, 36-25-5.1, 36-25-7, 36-25-8, 36-25-9, 36-25-10, 36-25-11, 36-25-12, 36-25-13, 36-25-14, 36-25-15, 36-25-17, 36-25-18, 36-25-19, 36-25-23, 36-25-24, 36-25-26, 36-25-27am'd; Sections 36-25-1.1 and 36-25-6 repealed

Calhoun Co., Alexandria, license commissioner and revenue commissioner, branch office, funding by co. gen. fund, other branch office authorized

Anniston, council-manager, city council, transfer of appropriations, Act 404, 1953 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-8A-23.176 am'd.

Income tax, individuals, standard deduction increased based on certain adjusted gross income for, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.

Brewbaker, Senator Dick, distinguished legislative service, commended

Holtzclaw, Senator William L., distinguished legislative service, commended

Glover, Senator Rusty, distinguished legislative service, commended

Pittman, Senator Lee "Trip", distinguished legislative service, commended

Dial, Senator Gerald, distinguished legislative service, commended

Hightower, Senator Bill, distinguished legislative service, commended

Smith, Senator Harri Anne, distinguished legislative service, commended

Williams, Senator Phillip W., distinguished legislative service, commended

Sanders, Senator Hank, distinguished legislative service, commended

Sandord, Senator Paul, distinguished legislative service, commended

Blackwell, Senator Slade, distinguished legislative service, commended

Public Accounts, Legislative Committee convening

Aronov, Josephine Ilyssa, commended

State of Character, Alabama redesignated

Pittman, Senator Trip, honorary designation

Senators Linda Coleman-Madison, Priscilla Dunn, Vivian Davis Figures, and Harri Anne Smith, highly honored and recognized

Accountability Act of 2013, cap on income tax credits increased, credit against utility gross receipts tax liability for donations to scholarship granting organizations created, audits of scholarship granting entities required, Secs. 16-6D-3, 16-6D-4, 16-6D-6, 16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd.

Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend.

Class 5 municipalities, animal control officers, certified by municipalities, employment authorized under chief of police, civil penalties authorized

Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.

Taxation, adjusted gross income range expanded for maximum standard deductions, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.

Schools, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, appointing authorities for memberships on commission revised, State Dept. of Ed. to annually publish list of registered authorizers, statewide deadlines on timeline provided further, authorizers permitted to encourage proposals with specific approach or theme, execution time for charter contract extended from 60 to 120 days, operational funding provisions revised, Secs. 16-6F-6, 16-6F-7, 16-6F-10 am'd.

Class 5 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, expedited procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975

Class 5 municipalities, entertainment districts, authorized to serve alcoholic beverages in designated areas, including areas not adjacent to licensed premises, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

New Markets Development Act, Secs. 41-9-216 to 41-9-219.7, inclusive, repealed

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform, continued

Community College Advisory Council on Outcome-Based Funding, created

Senate Black Caucus, and Black History Month, recognized

Trump, Donald J., commended

Calhoun Co., bingo games, adjusted gross proceeds designated for charitable or educational purposes, Secs. 45-8-150.07, 45-8-150.08 am'd.

Motor vehicles, autonomous technology, operation and testing, ALEA, drivers license endorsement

Deputy sheriffs, practice of law, prohibition removed, Sec. 34-3-14 am'd.

Elections, ballots, reorder offices and candidates names, Sec. 17-6-25 am'd.

Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, development of certain closed military installations subject to jobs credit under certain conditions, Act 2015-27, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs.40-18-370, 40-18-376.2 am'd.

Class 5 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, expedited procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975

Class 5 municipalities, establish certified animal control officers, authorize imposition of civil penalties by

Schools, Preparing and Rewarding Educational Professionals (PREP) Act of 2016, procedure for evaluating and observing teachers and principals on student performance, Legislative-School Performance Recognition Program implemented, Alabama Teacher Recruitment Fund established, appropriation from Education Trust Fund to the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program, Alabama Teacher Recruitment Fund, and the Alabama Teacher Mentor Program, increase years of service to attain tenured status, Secs. 16-6C-3, 16-24C-4 am'd.

Judges, abolish a judgeship in the 29th Judicial Circuit, Secs. 9, 10, and 11 of Act 85-546, 1985 Reg. Sess., repealed; Sec. 12-17-20 am'd.

Emergency Task Force, school safety and security, created

McMichael, Jonathan, outstanding public service, commended

Roth, Lillian, commended

Shared Revenue Fund, estab. in St. Treasury, deposit of any revenue earmarked for Education Trust Fund and General Fund for fiscal year 2017-2018, distrib. to Education Trust Fund and General Fund based on percentages, const. amend.

Interim Senate Tax Relief Committee, created

Lobbying, prohibiting certain public officials from serving as a lobbyist for a two-year period, Secs. 36-25-13, 36-25-23 am'd.

County commissions, limited home rule provisions, limited powers over certain county affairs and county programs provided for, subject to local laws, const. amend.

General contractor regulation, exemptions for residence and private dwellings may not be restricted by municipal governing or regulatory bodies, Sec. 34-8-7 am'd.

Class 5 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, expedited procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975

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

Jacksonville State University, board of trustees membership revised, term decreased, Sec. 16-52-3 am'd.

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

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, composition of nominating committee and process for nominating, appointing and confirming members revised, certain duties of president transferred to board, provides further for payment of expenses, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-23, 16-49-28 am'd.

Workers' Compensation Law, revision of defintions, Department of Labor approves reimbursements, out of state inquiries, settlements, evidence, advanced payments, maximum comp. limits, burial expenses, physician panels, delete certain verification requirements, stipulations for trials, judge's order within 90 days, mutally agreed contracts, Secs. 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-11.1, 25-5-35, 25-5-56, 25-5-57, 25-5-67, 25-5-68, 25-5-77, 25-5-80, 25-5-81, 25-5-88, 25-5-90, 25-5-110, 25-5-117, 25-5-197, 25-5-293, 25-5-310, 25-5-311, 25-5-312, 25-5-313, 25-5-314, 25-5-316 am'd.

Anniston, city council, selection of accountant, restriction on using the same accountant for more than three years deleted, Sec. 45-8A-23.069 am'd.

Court costs, restitution, collection proceedings by district attorney, fee, distribution of pro rata share to victim, Secs. 12-17-225, 12-17-225.2, 12-17-225.3, 12-17-225.4, 12-17-225.7 am'd.

Charter schools, public charter schools authorized, Alabama Public Charter School Commission created, application, accountability, operation, funding, School Choice and Student Opportunity Act

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

General appropriations, Alabama Medicaid Agency appropriation limited to ten percent of total of state funds under Legislature's control, Department of Corrections appropriation limited to five and one half percent, limits exceeded under certain conditions, Section 71, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend.

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

Pharmacy audit procedures, Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act, audit procedures altered, amended claims, overpayments, records required by federal or state law, confidentiality of audit info, appeals, Secs. 27-45-30 to 27-45-38, inclusive, added; Secs. 27-45-1 to 27-45-9, inclusive, 34-23-184 am'd.

Calhoun and Cherokee Counties, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, within corporate limits

Accountability Act of 2013, revised to clarify intent of educational choice, define academic year, define family, further provide for tax credits, limits amount of administrative and operating expenses paid from revenue, annual reporting to Department of Revenue, Secs. 16-6D-4, 16-6D-9 am'd.

Finance Department, Divisions of Facilities, Leasing, Construction and Energy Management created, duties, certain duties of state Building Commission transferred to, Secs. 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-261, 41-9-141 am'd; Secs. 41-4-183, 41-6A-4(10), 41-9-140, 41-9-142 repealed

Gambling, constitutional amendments in Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Mobile, Etowah Calhoun, St. Clair, Walker, Covington, Macon, Houston, Morgan, Russell, Lowndes, Limestone, and Greene Counties and City of Jasper, authorizing bingo to be conducted by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations repealed, const. amend.

Jacksonville, corp. limits alt. description clarified, Act 2015-332, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Motor vehicle, remote sales, sales and use tax, distribution to General Fund, Secs. 40-23-61, 40-23-85, 40-23-174 am'd.

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

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

House of Representatives, Senate notified that House is in session and ready to transact business

Calhoun Co., bingo games, adjusted gross proceeds define, Secs. 45-8-150.07, 45-8-150.08 am'd.

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Senate, House of Representatives notified that Senate is in session and ready to transact business

State Law Enforcement Agency, enforcement unit of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, transferred to, Act 2013-67, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Sec. 41-27-6 am'd.

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of, exemption provided for any barber who has practiced for at least 10 years before August 1, 2013, Sec. 34-7B-13 am'd.

Impeachment, Article 7, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed and readopted, const. amend.

Mental Health, substance abuse, counties and municipalities, drug rehabilitation homes to be approved by governing authority of municipality or county, Sec. 22-50-17 am'd.

Employees' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum additional payment to retirement allowance of certain retirees and beneficiaries

Construction Recruitment Institute, membership of Board of Directors increased, appointing authorities altered, Sec. 40-10-724 am'd.

Piedmont, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, off-premises sales, referendum

Flexible School Calendar Act, temporary calendar parameters removed, local board of education may provide for 1080 instructional hours, Sec. 16-13-231am'd.

Landlord and tenant act, refunds of deposits, landlord obligation, termination of lease, abandonment of property and eviction procedures, further provided for, Secs. 35-9A-201, 35-9A-421, 35-9A-423 am'd.

Statewide 911 Board, additional members, 911 charges per account limited, application to digital transmission links, clarified, Secs. 11-98-1, 11-98-4.1, 11-98-5 am'd.

Weaver, corp. limits, alt.

Weaver, corp. limits alt.

Public education, reduction-in-force policies, contents further provided for, significant factors specified, compliance with antidiscrimination laws required, Sec. 16-1-33 am'd.

Ethics Law, lobbying, term legislative body defined to include members of both houses of Legislature, further restrictions of former members after term, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-23 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, City of Riverside, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages authorized by election

Pell City, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales

County commissions, home rule, limited power to establish, personnel policies, community, transportation and emergency assistance programs, policies for operation of county offices and elections and polling places, const. amend.

Authorities formed to develop former military installations, competitive bids, requirement that authority bid contracts removed, Sec.11-92B-24 am'd.

Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment beyond 30 days, time frame to hold pre-bid meetings specified, review of invoices in specified time frame required, alteration of contract allowed under certain circumstances, Sec. 39-2-2, 39-2-12 am'd.

Anniston, employees of city, police and fire to remain under civil service, new employees and certain other employees made at-will employees, Act 404, 1953 Reg. Sess., Act 592, 1953 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Secs. 45-8A-22.01, 45-8A-22.02, 45-8A-22.03, 45-8A-22.08, 45-8A-22.09, 45-8A-22.10, 45-8A-22.11, 45-8A-22.12, 45-8A-22.13, 45-8A-23.091 am'd.

Political parties, qualifying fees for candidates for election to public office at primary elections, amount of fee increased to up to 5 percent of salary of office sought, Sec. 17-13-47 am'd.

Animal Control Officer, training and certification, Alabama Animal Control Association, Alabama Peace Officers' Standard and Training Commission, develop uniform program, continuing education

Political party, allowed to make contributions to local party affiliate and subsets, Sec. 17-5-15 am'd.

Primary elections, pollwatchers appointed by political parties authorized to observe, Secs. 17-8-7, 17-13-11 am'd.

Victims' Compensation Act, to ensure that victims obtain a pro-rata share of court-ordered restitution collected before other distributions are made, Sec. 12-17-225.4 am'd.

Economic Development, entertain industry incentives, qualifed production project, qualified expenditure available for rebate or exemption increased, Sec. 41-7A-48, am'd; Act 2012-212, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Irons, Senator Tammy, commended

Taylor, Senator Bryan, commended

McGill, Senator Shadrack, commended

Beason, Senator Scott, commended

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Federal regulatory process, Congress urged to inform public of the importance of the oversight of the federal regulatory process

Law Enforcement Agency, state, created, secretary appointed by Governor, law enforcement and investigative, and homeland security functions of, consolidated and reorganized, secretary to serve as chair of the Criminal Justice Information Center Commission, certain Public Safety Funds, created, Secs. 41-9-592, 41-9-593 am'd.

Anniston, alcoholic beverages, sale for off-premise consumption each day of the week

Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment beyond 30 days, time frame to hold pre-bid meetings specified, review of invoices in specified time frame required, alteration of contract allowed under certain circumstances, Sec. 39-2-2, 39-2-12 am'd.

Mental Health, substance abuse, counties and municipalities, drug rehabilitation homes to be approved by governing authority of municipality or county, Sec. 22-50-17 am'd.

Weaver, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, off-premises sales, referendum

Weaver, corp. limits alt.

Accountability Act of 2013, amended to provide that no public or nonpublic school shall be forced to enroll a student pursuant to Act __ , 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Construction Recruitment Institute, membership of Board of Directors increased, appointing authorities altered, Sec. 40-10-724 am'd.

Public Authorities, formed from former military installations, competitive bids, requirement that authority bid contracts removed, Sec.11-92B-24 am'd.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, composition of nominating committee and process for nominating, appointing and confirming members revised, certain duties of president transferred to board, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-23 am'd.; Sec. 16-49-29 repealed

Legislature, current member who was an employee of state government or teacher on December 1, 2010, allowing continued employment indefinitely, Sec. 29-1-26 am'd.

State Employees' Health Insurance Plan and Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, creation of the Public Employees' Health Insurance Board to govern the plans, membership and qualifications, revision of membership of the Public Education Flexible Employee Benefits Board, the Healthcare Data Advisory Council, and the Alabama Prescription Cost Initiative, Secs. 9-10A-20, 11-91-8, 12-5A-9, 16-13-231, 16-25A-1, 16-25A-2, 16-25A-2.1, 16-25A-3, 16-25A-7, 16-25A-8, 16-25A-15, 16-25A-16, 16-25A-17, 16-25A-42, 22-11A-118, 36-1-6.2, 36-27-6.4, 36-29-1, 36-29-3, 36-29-5, 36-29-6, 36-29-13, 36-29-14, 36-29-14.1, 36-29-15, 36-29-17, 36-29-18, 36-29-19.9, 36-29A-2, 36-34-2, 36-35-3, 36-36-1, 36-36-3, 36-36-4, 36-36-5, 36-36-6, 36-36-7, 41-10-725 am'd.

Deferred presentment services, define principal balance, common database, limits on interest that can be charged, violations, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 5-18A-16 am'd.

Workers' Compensation Law, revision of defintions, Department of Labor approves reimbursements, out of state inquiries, settlements, evidence, advanced payments, maximum comp. limits, burial expenses, physician panels, delete certain verification requirements, stipulations for trials, judge's order within 90 days, mutally agreed contracts, Secs. 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-35, 25-5-56, 25-5-57, 25-5-67, 25-5-68, 25-5-77, 25-5-80, 25-5-81, 25-5-88, 25-5-90, 25-5-117, 25-5-197, 25-5-293, 25-5-310, 25-5-311, 25-5-312, 25-5-313, 25-5-314, 25-5-316 am'd.

Public Safety, Secretary of Public Safety created; Public Safety Fund created, certain investigative and law enforcement function of various state entities consolidated, Department of Public Safety reorganized, Homeland Security Department eliminated, uniform changes by Code Commissioner required

Committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session of the Legislature.

Constitutional Revision Commission, additional members provided

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Supplemental appropriations from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board of Professional Teaching Standards

Motor vehicles, text messaging or operating a handheld wireless telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties, law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to Public Safety Department

Data processing centers locating in Alabama, certain ad valorem tax and construction related transaction tax abatements authorized, requirements, Data Processing Center Economic Incentive Enhancement Act, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-9B-4, 40-18-193 am'd.

St. Clair Co., pretrial diversion program, distrib. of fees further provided for, Act 2009-649, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

School bus drivers, physical examination, successful completion required, Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb Act, Sec. 16-27-4.1 added

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

Public schools, grades 9-12, textbooks and instructional materials, Education Department to provide in electronic format to each student as feasible

Professional licensing boards, new members, training required by Examiners of Public Accounts Department

Insurance Department, required to collect information from insurance companies on homeowners insurance policies and premiums by counties and zip code and post aggregate information on website, penalties for insurance companies not in compliance, Property Insurance Clarity Act

Public schools, grades K to 12, classroom supplies, appropriation out of Education Trust Fund, State Superintendent of Education to promulgate rules re

Health Care Compact established, consent of U. S. Congress secured for return of authority to member states to regulate health care, Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission established, membership, duties, terms, funding

Retirement, benefits for state law enforcement officers (state police), overtime pay and subsistance allowance included in earnable compensation for retirement purposes, Secs. 36-21-4, 36-27-1 am'd.

Economic Development, tax incentives for certain qualifying projects developing or expanding in state, job creation, retention component, Alabama Development Office and Finance Director to recommend to Governor to approve the project, Alabama Job Creation and Retention Act

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, veterans, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients and former prisoners of war, and surviving spouses, additional tags without payment of license tax or registration fee, including ad valorem tax, authorized, Sec. 32-6-250 am'd.

Legislature, basic compensation for members, median annual household income in Alabama, legislators submit signed vouchers for reimbursement, proposed const, amend.

Unemployment compensation, compensable week further defined, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd

Crime of Looting, established, penalties, violation would be Class C felony

Alabama National Guard, disciplinary authority and procedures revised, new model military code similar to federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2-92 to 31-2-98, inclusive, 31-2-101, 31-2-103, 31-2-127 repealed

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

Highway Authority, issuance of $650 million in revenue bonds for highways, roads, and bridges, Public Road and Bridge Construction Council created, duties to Transportation Department

Methamphetamines, further regulation of the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products, licensed pharmacies solely authorized to sell, criminal penalties enhanced, membership of Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force revised, Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center to create an electronic drug offender tracking system, Secs. 13A-12-260, 20-2-190 am'd; Sec. 20-2-190.2 added

Elections, corruption of, acceptance or solicitation of contributions from illegal activity, crime established, penalties, Sec. 13A-10-64 added

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

Higher education, National Guard classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.

Alabama School Flexibility Act of 2012, established to allow local board of education to apply for programmatic or budgetary flexibility from state law and State Board of Education rules

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Income tax credit for qualified research and development expenses for financial institutions and businesses, including owners of pass-through businesses, authorized, Secs. 40-18-280, 40-18-281 added; Sec. 40-16-8 am'd.

State employees, sick leave, donations and accumulation for retirement purposes, further provided for, Secs. 16-1-18.1, 36-26-35.2, 36-26-36, 36-26-36.2 am'd. (2012-20448)

Pretrial Diversion Programs, district attorneys throughout the state without local act authorized to establish discretionary pretrial diversion programs, basic operating standards provided for, fees distrib., database of pretrial diversion offender by Office of Prosecution Services, required

Retirement, Teachers (TRS) and State Employees (ERS), new defined benefit plan for persons entering TRS and ERS on or after January 1, 2013; contributions, minimum retirement ages, and benefits provided, Secs. 16-25-1, 16-25-3, 16-25-11.1, 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-26-36.1, 36-27-1, 36-27-4, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, 36-27-59 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

Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro tempore of the Senate, authorized to designate an individual to represent him or her on committees, boards, commissions or agencies

Community Development, additional class of community development district, established, incorporation and powers of districts, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B2, 35-8B-3 am'd

Labor, merger of Department of Industrial Relations and Department of Labor, Secs. 25-2-1, 25-2-2, 25-2-6, 25-2-7 am'd; Secs. 25-3-1, 25-3-2, 25-3-3, 25-5-4, 25-5-5 repealed

Uniform Parentage Act, assisted reproduction, spouse of married man or woman regarding to consent to donation of sperm or eggs, Sec. 26-17-704 am'd

Board of Adjustment, State, limitation for certain claims affected by Ex Parte Hale County Board of Education extended, Sec. 41-9-65 am'd.

Commercial development authorities, formation, requirement that incorporator be a natural person or qualified elector remove; Secs. 11-54-171, 11-54-173, 11-54-174, 11-54-178, 11-54-190 am'd

Calhoun County, county officials, reopened to authorize certain public officials to participate and purchase credit in Employees' Retirement System, Amendment 629 (Section 7, Local Amendments, Calhoun County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Anniston, Police and Firemen's Retirement Plan, Act 608, 1951 Reg. Sess., reenacted, now appearing as Secs. 45-8A-22.60 to 45-8A-22.96, inclusive, repealed

Elections, party registration required in primary elections, Secretary of State maintain voters affiliation on voter registration form

Legislative School Performance Recognition Program, established to reward high performing public K-12 schools

Alabama Virtual Instruction Program, State Department of Education required to establish online distance learning program for K-12 students

Pell City, alcoholic beverages, sale of on Sunday

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

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Helms, Hunter Charles, death mourned

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established

Hubbert, Paul, commended

Reed, Joe L., commended

Kelley, Milfred G., commended

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready to transact business

The University of Alabama Football Team, commended

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, designation

Peters, Melba Raines, death mourned

Allen, Edward S., commended

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

Miller, Susan M., 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

Vaughn, Donald W., commended

Mitchell, Wendell, death mourned

Legislative Redistricting plans, introduction, Joint Rule 24 amended

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

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Cell phone service, including prepaid, E-911 service charge, decreased, collection on prepaid on each sale, collection provided for, Prepaid Wireless 911 Charge Act, Secs. 11-98A-1 to 11-98A-7, inclusive, added; Sec. 11-98-7 am'd.

Public contracts, awarded contractor required to utilize certain subcontractors certified under federal HUBZone Program or small business enterprise fulfilling percentage of original contract award, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.

Public contracts, awarding authority to issue secondary award to certain companies owned and operated by individuals certified under federal HUBZone Program or small business enterprise, not to exceed certain percent of original contract value, exceptions, Sec. 41-16-57 am'd.

Poll taxes and segregation of schools by race, constitutional provisions regarding deleted, portions of Section 256 and Section 256 as amended by Amendment 111, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 256, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., Section 259, (Section 259, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), Amendment 90, and Amendment 109, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Controlled substances, Schedule I, cathinone compounds, included and subject to regulation and penalties, duties to State Board of Health

Forever Wild Land Trust, payments into extended 20 years

Income tax, credit to certain manufacturing or telecommunication facilities for construction, upgrading, or expansion of existing facilities and equipment, and retraining of employees

Pesticides and pesticide devices, registration biennially, new fee schedule, Sec. 2-27-9 am'd.

Small businesses, expansion or construction of new commercial property, noneducational ad valorem tax exemption authorized for certain time period, reappraisal

Legislature, compensation, may not be increased during term of office, two-thirds or greater recorded vote by House and Senate on proposed bills increasing compensation, required, Section 68 (Section 68, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Income tax, qualifying employers and qualifying employees authorized tax deductions for 100 percent of amounts paid for health insurance premiums, Sec. 40-18-15.3 am'd.

Public contracts, waiver of payment within 30 days prohibited, interest added on any dollar amount approved and unpaid, certification and proof of certification of availability of funds, attorney fees and court costs, Sec. 41-16-3 am'd.

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

Real property, deeds and other instruments, transfer fee obligations prohibited, enforcement, procedures related to prior transfer fee obligations, Secs. 35-4-431 to 35-4-436, inclusive, added

Industrial Development Authority, Director of Alabama Development Office substituted as a member for Director of Industrial Development Advisory Board, Secs. 41-10-22, 41-10-25 am'd.

Alabama Development Office and Director of Development changed to Commerce Department and Secretary of Commerce, assistant secretaries of commerce, employment of certain persons outside of Merit System, authorized, Secs. 41-9-201, 41-9-202, 41-9-202.1, 41-9-203, 41-9-204 am'd.

Environmental Management Department, civil penalties for violations, minimum penalty amount deleted, Sec. 22-22A-5 am'd.

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)

Competitive bids, Internet procedures required under certain conditions, Secs. 39-2-2, 41-16-50 am'd.

Child custody, parenting plan required, requirements, shared parenting unless parent found not fit by court, appellate review, Children's Family Act, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150 to 30-3-155, inclusive, 30-3-157 am'd.; Secs. 30-3-1, 30-3-2, repealed

Criminal penalties, Class D felony classification established, various criminal offenses' penalties altered, various criminal penalties' value element altered, various criminal provisions adjusted to conform to in Class D felony classification, Secs. 13A-4-1, 13A-4-2, 13A-4-3, 13A-5-3, 13A-5-4, 13A-5-6, 13A-5-9, 13A-5-11, 13A-5-13, 13A-7-7, 13A-7-8, 13A-7-21, 13A-7-22, 13A-7-23, 13A-7-25, 13A-8-1, 13A-8-3, 13A-8-4, 13A-8-5, 13A-8-7, 13A-8-8, 13A-8-9, 13A-8-10.1, 13A-8-10.2, 13A-8-10.3, 13A-8-11, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-19, 13A-8-23, 13A-8-144, 13A-8-194, 13A-9-2, 13A-9-3, 13A-9-5, 13A-9-6, 13A-9-14, 13A-10-33, 13A-10-39, 13A-10-40, 13A-10-43, 13A-10-44 am'd.

Ethics, public officers and employees, clarification that prohibited offer, gift, solicitation, or receipt of anything pursuant to Section 36-25-7, Code of Alabama 1975, must be for corruptly influencing official action, Sec. 36-25-7 am'd.; Act 2010-764, 2010 1st Sp. Sess. am'd.

Dentists and dental hygienists, Dental Practice Act and Alabama Impaired Professionals' Committee substantially revised, Sec. 34-9-9.1 added; Secs. 34-9-1, 34-9-2, 34-9-6, 34-9-7, 34-9-7.1, 34-9-9, 34-9-10, 34-9-11, 34-9-12, 34-9-13, 34-9-14, 34-9-15, 34-9-15.1, 34-9-16, 34-9-17, 34-9-18, 34-9-19, 34-9-19.1, 34-9-20, 34-9-21, 34-9-24, 34-9-25, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-29, 34-9-40, 34-9-42, 34-9-43, 34-9-43.1, 34-9-45, 34-9-46, 34-9-47, 34-9-80, 34-38-2, 34-38-3, 34-38-5, 34-38-6, 34-38-7, 34-38-8 am'd.

Health care, persons, employers, or health care providers, mandatory participation in any health care system prohibited, const. amend.

Ethics, public officers and employees and family members, clarification that prohibited offer, gift, solicitation, or receipt of anything pursuant to Section 36-25-7, Code of Alabama 1975, must be for corruptly influencing official action, Sec. 36-25-7 am'd.; Act 2010-764, 2010 1st Sp. Sess. am'd.

Data processing centers locating in Alabama, certain ad valorem tax and construction related transaction tax abatements authorized, requirements, Data Processing Center Economic Incentive Enhancement Act, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-9B-4, 40-18-193 am'd.

Salvage vehicles, secondary metals recyclers may acquire without title under certain conditions, statement of ownership, value, and identifying characterists required, lien verification system provided by Revenue Department, penalties, Sec. 32-8-64.2 added; Sec. 32-8-87, 40-12-412, 40-12-116 am'd.; Act 2010-748, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2011-21065)

Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009, qualified production companies, tax rebates further provided for, tax exemptions limited to state portion of sales, use, and lodging tax, Secs. 41-7A-43, 41-7A-45 am'd.

Public elementary and secondary schools, start date of academic year, specified, School Start and End Date Act

Teachers, educational support personnel, and other certified educational employees and student teachers, professional liability insurance, Education Department and Finance Department to purchase or provide by July 1, 2012, rules authorized, Teacher and Education Employee Protection Act

State Personnel Board, adoption of tax deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs for state employees, Sec. 36-26-14 am'd.

Mental Health Department, licensure for care or treatment for mental or emotional illness or intellectual disability, licensed professional counselor and a church or ministry providing religious services excepted, mental illness and substance abuse treatment defined, Secs. 22-50-1, 22-50-17 am'd. (2011-20664)

Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, college scholarships for dependants of veterans, benefits available only during certain periods of service, exception for education program commenced by certain date, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd.

Nursing facilities, Medicaid reimbursement, supplement assessment extended, supplemental provider privilege assessment increased, inflation factor moved to zero, Medicaid Agency authorized to create reimbursement formula for ventilator care units, Secs. 40-26B-21, 40-26B-22, 40-26B-23, 40-26B-24, 40-26B-25, 40-26B-26 am'd.; Act 2010-520, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Senate, President Pro Tempore, unexpended funds for fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, may be spent without restrictions, has effect of amending Act 2010-553, 2010 Reg. Sess.

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

Contractors and subcontractors performing highway, road, street repairs, construction, or maintenance work, injuries resulting, liability and responsibility terminated by Transportation Department or county or local government upon acceptance that highway, road, or street project is in substantial compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications

State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, employees retiring after December 31, 2011, required to have at least 10 years creditable service for retiree coverage, premiums subject to sliding scale calculation, based on years of service and difference between the age of the employee at retirement and the Medicare entitlement age, false information basis for disqualification of coverage, employer contribution for non-Medicare retiree not to exceed contribution for active employee, Secs. 36-29-1, 36-29-7, 36-29-8, 36-29-10, 36-29-19.4, 36-29-19.7 am'd. (2011-20786)

Education employees, procedures regarding employment actions of revised, Teacher Tenure Law and Fair Dismissal Act repealed, Students First Act, Sec. 16-24B-7, 16-24-1 to 16-24-22, inclusive, 36-26-100 to 36-26-116, inclusive, repealed (2011-20831)

Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, definitions, unenforceable provisions in a rental agreement, access to rental property by a landlord for repairs, attorney fees, noncompliance by landlord or tenant, noncurable default, a landlord's remedy for abandonment of rental property by a tenant, further provided for, Secs. 35-9A-141, 35-9A-163, 35-9A-303, 35-9A-401, 35-9A-421, 35-9A-423, 35-9A-426 am'd.

Telecommunications, cell phones, prepaid, 911 service, prepaid wireless emergency communication charge further provided for, Prepaid Wireless 911 Charge Act, Secs. 11-98A-1 to 11-98A-7, inclusive, added

Piedmont, corp. limits alt.

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

Physicians, licensed to practice medicine, who volunteers services with local Strategic Weapon and Assault Team (SWAT), immunity from civil liability

Physical education, required in public school K-8, may include marching band, JROTC, or other specific activity, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd.

State employees, classified, suspensions, procedures for challenge or appeal revised, Sec. 36-26-28 am'd.

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

Economic development, tax incentives authorized to certain companies and educational institutions for locating new or expanding business in state, or a retention project, capital investment and job requirements, Alabama Development Office and Revenue Department to recommend to Governor, Industrial Development Authority to approve project for incentive (2011-20540)

Electrical contractors, person holding municipal or county license or permit required to obtain provisional license from Board of Electrical Contractors, date for license under nationally standardized examination, extended, journeyman electrician, licensure further provided for, Secs. 34-36-7, 34-36-16 am'd.; Act 2010-540, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

County roads, forestry harvesting operations, prior notice to county commission, limitations, civil fines, other permits, bonds prohibited, Sec. 23-1-80.1 added

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

Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorized

Juries, prospective juror who is 65 years of age or older, may be excused from jury duty upon request, Sec. 12-16-63 am'd.

Recovery audits of overpayments of state funds, Examiners of Public Accounts Department, Chief Examiner authorized to contract for (2011-21172)

Child support, delinquent amounts, court authorized to waive interest upon agreement of parties, Sec. 30-3-6.1 am'd.

Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 16-25-19 am'd.

Employees' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.

Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP), employees retiring after December 31, 2011, subject to sliding scale premium calculation based on years of service and difference between age of employee at retirement and Medicare entitlement age, limit on employer contribution based on other health insurance of spouse, false information basis for disqualification of coverage, employer contribution for non-Medicare retiree not to exceed contribution for active employee, Secs. 16-25A-1, 16-25A-8.1, 16-25A-17.1, 16-25A-20, 16-25A-22 am'd. (2011-20825)

Private Investigation Board, established, members, terms, powers, vacancies, private investigators, licensure and regulation, subject to Administrative Procedure Act, civil and criminal penalties, Private Investigators Licensing and Regulatory Act

Partnerships and limited liability companies, Subchapter K entities and Alabama S corporations, owners and resident beneficiaries of estates or trusts provided a proportionate tax credit for taxes paid to a foreign country, Secs. 40-18-14, 40-18-21 am'd.

Rape in the second degree, crime further defined, includes sexual activity by person age 17 or older with person less than 17 but more than 12, Sec. 13A-6-62 am'd.

Construction contracts, retainage requirements, defined, Sec. 8-29-3 am'd. (2011-21072)

E-911 services, Statewide 911 Board, established to replace Commercial Mobile Radio Service Board, emergency telephone service charge, collection by board, deposit into E-911 Fund, distrib. to local E-911 districts for implementing Enhanced E-911, procedures and requirements for districts, Permanent Oversight Commission on 911, established, Secs. 11-98-4.1, 11-98-5.2, 11-98-5.3, 11-98-12, 11-98-12.1 added; Secs. 11-98-1, 11-98-2, 11-98-4, 11-98-5, 11-98-6, 11-98-7, 11-98-9 am'd.; Secs. 11-98-4.1, 11-98-5.1, 11-98-7.1, 11-98-8 repealed

Legislative Compensation Commission, established, members, quadrennial recommendations for the compensation and expenses to be paid to members of Legislature, 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. repealed, const. amend.

Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorized

Search warrants, criminal, issuance by Justice of Supreme Court, judge of Court of Civil Appeals or Court of Criminal Appeals, authorized, Secs. 15-5-1 am'd.

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.

Entertainment industries, tax incentives for qualified production companies, rebate of certain production expenditures, application process, approval by Alabama Entertainment Incentive Rebate Review Board, audit requirements, administration by Alabama Development Office, board composition, duties, Secs. 41-7A-42, 41-7A-43, 41-7A-44 am'd.

Alabama Film Office, abolished, equipment, records, duties, functions, and funds transferred to Alabama Development Office, Tourism Department employees provided for, Secs. 41-7A-1 to 41-7A-3, inclusive, repealed

PK-20 Leadership Council, established to propose improvements to the quality and effectiveness of education

Economic development, tariff tax credits of capital investment costs for qualifying projects, job creation a qualifying factor, Tariff Credit Act (2011-21034)

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.

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, new participation prohibited, limits on interest paid on DROP accounts, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.

Homestead exemption for the disabled and the elderly, minimum income limit increased, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd.

Juries, prospective juror who is 70 years of age or older, may be excused from jury duty upon request, Sec. 12-16-63 am'd.

Industrial Development Authority, requirement that fair market value must be received for transfers of land owned by authority, removed, Sec. 41-10-27 am'd.

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

Public School and College Authority, bonds authorized by Act 99-348, 1999 Reg. Sess. and Act 2002-240, 2002 Reg. Sess., certain unused proceeds, premium income, and investment income of bonds, expenditure for additional public education purposes and administrative costs authorized

Counties, gasoline and motor fuel excise tax, county commission authorized to levy up to five cents after referendum, based on list of road and bridge projects, collection by county or Revenue Department, additional levies authorized

Environment, coal combustion by-products, fly ash waste, bottom ash waste, boiler slag waste, and flue gas emission control wastes, exemption from regulation as solid wastes, removed, Secs. 22-27-2, 22-27-3 am'd.

Public contracts, awarding authority to issue secondary award to certain companies owned and operated by individuals certified under federal HUBZone Program or small business enterprise, not to exceed certain percent of original contract value, exceptions, Sec. 41-16-27 am'd.

Elections, photo identification required to register to vote, Secretary of State required to issue identification cards to persons without photo identification at no cost, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.; Act 2010-687, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Telephone service, basic, obligation of carrier of last resort, exceptions based on arrangements with alternative carriers by property owner or developer, Sec. 37-2A-8 am'd.

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.

Ethics, lobbyists required to report any item excluded from definition of thing of value whatever the actual cost, Sec. 36-25-19 am'd.

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

Governor, invited to address joint session of Legislature, committee appointed to escort to joint session

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

American servicemen and servicewomen, Navy SEALs, President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, commended

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

U. S. Congress urged to pass an amendment to the U. S. Constitution requiring balanced federal budget

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

School Start and End Date Resolution of 2011, established

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, recognized

Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, established (2011-20133)

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

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

Constitutional Revision Commission, established

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

Video Tax and Fee Study Committee, established to study current tax and fee disparities among subscription video service providers (2011-20803)

U. S. Government urged to lift the moratorium on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and to expedite the renewal of licenses and permits or offshore drilling

Republic of China (Taiwan), commended

Girl Scout Day in Alabama, recognized

Butterbean Festival, recognized

Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend.

Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act, method for clearing residential land titles for subsequent transactions, self-help title clearing remedy using affidavit of satisfaction and satisfaction agent, document of rescission by secured creditor to rescind erroneous recording of a mortgage, Secs. 35-10B-101 to 35-10B-104, inclusive, 35-10B-201 to 35-10B-205, inclusive, 35-10B-301 to 35-10B-308, inclusive, 35-10B-401, 35-10B-402 added, Secs. 35-10-26, 35-10-30 am'd. (2010-20614)

Electrical Contractors, Board of, definitions, terms, executive director and officers provided for, compensation increased, expired licenses restoration fee, investigations, appeals, certain written tests required for licensure, continuing education, inactive status, civil fines, penalties, board subject to Sunset Law, Secs. 34-36-1, 34-36-3, 34-36-4, 34-36-5, 34-36-6, 34-36-7, 34-36-8, 34-36-9, 34-36-13, 34-36-15, 34-36-16, 34-36-17 am'd.; Sec. 34-36-14 repealed (2010-20497)

Motor vehicles, motorist required to move over or reduce speed when approaching Transportation Department vehicle under certain conditions, penalties, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd.

Businesses or public employers, reguired to verify legal status of new employees through federal E-verify program, penalties

Construction Recruitment Institute, removed from oversight of Twenty-first Century Authority and established as independent authority, duties, powers, construction craft training fee disbursed to Recruitment and Training Promotion Fund, certain previously disbursed fees transferred, audit, Secs. 41-10-720, 41-10-721, 41-10-722 added; Secs. 41-10-640, 41-10-641, 41-10-642, 41-10-643, 41-10-700, 41-10-701, 41-10-702, 41-10-703, 41-10-704, 41-10-705 amended and renumbered as 41-10-723, 41-10-724, 41-10-725, 41-10-726, 41-10-727, 41-10-728, 41-10-729, 41-10-730, 41-10-731, 41-10-732; Secs. 41-10-621, 41-10-622, 41-10-626, 41-10-629, 41-10-673 am'd.; Act 2009-561, 2009 Reg. Sess.; Act 2009-563, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Dogs and cats, sterilization required under certain conditions, exceptions, county commission to implement based on four-fifths vote that a low cost spay and neuter program exists in county, civil fines

Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of Licensure for Professional, appointees to board required to be licensed as either an engineer or a land surveyor, but not both, Sec. 34-11-31 am'd.

Legislature, procedures concerning presentment of an adopted bill to the Governor, gubernatorial vetoes, and executive amendments, item vetoes, vote recording, new section, Bills Presented to the Governor, added, Sections 125 and 126 (Sections 125 and 126, Official Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

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

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

Alabama Trust Fund, appropriation to Transportation Department, for highways, roads, and bridges, and other transportation purposes, to counties and municipalities for new construction and maintenance and repair, to Redstone Arsenal for road construction, to Coastal Insurance Program Fund, const. amend.

Public K-12 education, responsibilities of state and local boards of education and schools, authorizers, and charter schools provided for, application process and renewal, revocation and closure of schools as public schools, application of existing law and exemptions from provided, Innovative Charter Schools Act

Gasoline tax, county commission authorized to levy additional, distrib. for county road and bridge projects, referendum

Locksmiths, locksmiths with certain experience exempt from continuing education requirements

Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act

Private Investigation Board, established, members, terms, powers, vacancies, private investigators, licensure and regulation, subject to Administrative Procedure Act, civil and criminal penalties, Private Investigators Licensing and Regulatory Act

Hunting, veterans with disabilities hunting license established, continuously valid with proof of permanent and total disability, issuance fee

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.

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

Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, health care providers, institutions, and payers right to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, injunctive relief

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)

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.

Probation, limits to probation periods, incarceration in the penitentiary for technical violations of probation, limited, intermediate sanctions for violations, resentencing for nonviolent offenses authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 15-22-54.1 added; Sec. 15-22-54 am'd. (2010-20808)

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.

Municipalities, Neighborhood Revitalization Authorities, establishment by homeowners and businesses authorized, to manage and coordinate financing for neighborhood projects, tax credits, Neighborhood Revitalization Act

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

Legislative immunity, repealed, Sec. 29-1-7 repealed

Legislative immunity, grant of repealed, Section 56 (Section 56, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Agriculture and livestock, regulation of livestock and animal husbandry, sole jurisdiction of Agriculture and Industries Department, State Veterinarian, duties re livestock diseases, etc., exclusive, cruelty to animals, penalties, Secs. 2-4-1, 13A-11-14 am'd.

Businesses or public employers, reguired to verify legal status of new employees through federal E-verify program, penalties

Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of Licensure for Professional, Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors to nominate land surveyor members of board, qualifications of members clarified, Secs. 34-11-30, 34-11-31 am'd.; Act 2009-642, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease in Alabama, members, duties, Mental Health Department to provide administrative support, report of findings to Governor and Legislature, termination date

Legislative record, Secretary of the Senate to establish procedure to record and archive videos of session of Senate

Aggravated child abuse, existing crime to be designated in the first degree, exposing child to domestic violence designated aggravated child abuse in the second degree, Sec. 26-15-3.1 am'd.

Gold and precious metal buying businesses, state and county business licenses, operation from permanent place of business, record keeping required, criminal penalties, exceptions

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

Income tax refunds approved by Revenue Department, state Controller required to give priority to payment of refund over any other payment

Piedmont, corp. limits alt.

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

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

General Fund Budget, Legislature, expense allowance, if proration declared expense allowance reduced

Tenth Amendment to U. S. Constitution, State of Alabama, sovereignty under claimed, federal government notified to cease and desist mandates, certain federal legislation prohibited or repealed

University of Alabama football team, commended

Guthrie, Richard, commended

Carter, Tim, commended

E-Verify Program, U. S. Congress urged to continue funding

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

Home generated medical sharps, educational program for safe disposal of, established

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

Google urged to select Huntsville for Google Fiber Project

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

Health care reform legislation, actions of U. S. Congress and President Barack Obama condemned

National Donate Life Month; Celebration of Life Picnic, recognized

Ethics Commission, members, appointment and confirmation, investigation of complaints, subpoena power, post-investigation referral and status reports, penalties, Secs. 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-27 am'd. (2010-21255)

Ethics Law, definitions, public officials and employees, acceptance of things of value regulated, lobbyists and principals, regulated, definitions, Ethics Commission to report to Legislature regarding other states' ethics laws, Sec. 36-25-5.5 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-7 am'd. (2010-21261)

Political action committees, state and local governmental employees, a local school board, or other governmental agency prohibited from arranging for contributions by payroll deduction or otherwise, Sec. 17-17-5 am'd.

Elections, public employees, payroll deductions, state and local governmental agencies, including school boards, prohibited from arranging for payments by payroll deduction to political action committees or dues for membership organizations that use funds for political activities, Sec. 17-17-5 am'd. (2010-21197)

Legislators, employment with other branch of state government or other state agencies, etc., including public education, during the time in office, prohibited, exceptions, liability for any violations, Attorney General to enforce, Legislative Double Dipping Prohibition Act (2010-21257)

Stallings, Gene, commended

Tom Bible Memorial Highway, portion of State Highway 200 within City of Piedmont, named

State Government, Commission to Restructure, established, appointments, duties, report to Governor and Legislature

Allen, Elizabeth Dixon and Elliott Grier, commended

Chizik, Gene, commended

Newton, Cameron, commended

Ronald Reagan Day, recognized

Fairley, Nick, commended

Rules, Senate, general rules of order and procedure

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