HR679 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR679 creates a special order calendar and puts a set of bills on the priority list for the 22nd legislative day.

What This Bill Does

The resolution makes the listed bills the special and paramount order of business for the 22nd day, giving them precedence over regular or unfinished business. It names HB485, HB339, HB375, SB91, and SB165 as the prioritized items, meaning they would be considered before other bills on that day. This is a procedural change to the agenda, not a new law by itself.

Who It Affects

• Local governments and county offices (counties, circuit clerks, and district attorneys) because HB485 changes solicitor's fees and how funds are distributed to the circuit clerks and DA offices.
• General public and vehicle owners/users (due to HB339 and SB165), homeowners (due to HB375), Civil Air Patrol members and military personnel (due to SB91), as these bills touch vehicle safety rules, home protection from debt, and military leave policies.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a special and paramount order of business for the 22nd legislative day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business.
• HB485: Counties, solicitor's fee in criminal cases is set equal to the fee for the Fair Trial Tax Fund, with distribution to circuit clerks and the district attorney's offices.
• HB339: Requires safety devices when connecting certain equipment to a motor vehicle, sets duties to the Public Safety Department, and includes penalties for noncompliance.
• HB375: Increases the homestead exemption to provide greater protection against debt-related confiscation.
• SB91: Civil Air Patrol military leave of absence authorized; amendments to Sec. 31-2-13.
• SB165: Creates a license tag category for low-speed vehicles and mini trucks, imposes safety standards, and notes that a certificate of title is not required; adds/updates related sections (Sec. 32-6-59 added; Secs. 32-8-31, 40-12-240 amended; Act 2009-746 amended).

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Subjects

Resolution, Legislative