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2011 Alabama Senate Bills

A list of all 2011 Alabama Senate Bills. Click any bill to read the full text and get the current status.

List of bills with sponsors and status
Bill Title Sponsor Last Action Signed
SB518 York, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum Bobby D. Singleton 06/01/2011
SB517 Limited liability companies, formation of low-profit limited liability companies, definitions, names of companies, dissolution provisions, Secs. 10A-1-5.06, 10A-2-14.20, 10A-5-1.02 am'd. Bobby D. Singleton 05/25/2011
SB516 Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-7 am'd.; Sec. 34-1A-10 repealed Tammy Irons 05/25/2011
SB515 Taxation, one year income tax deduction for Medicaid providers authorized contingent upon rule change by Alabama Medicaid Agency Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB514 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/25/2011
SB513 Rental property, tenants authorized to vacate and terminate rental agreement on dwelling damaged by weather disaster of April 2011, Sec. 35-9A-406 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/25/2011
SB512 Hale Co., ad valorem tax, additional authorized, pursuant to Act 92-565, 1992 Reg. Sess., for new county jail, excess amount collected to be used for law enforcement purposes, continuation of tax collection, retroactive effect, Act 2011-256, 2011 Reg. Sess. repealed, const. amend. Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011 Signed
SB511 Jefferson Co., (Birmingham Division and Bessemer Division), solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distrib. for circuit court clerk, municipal court clerk, and district attorney's office, Act 2009-612, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd. J.T. Waggoner 06/09/2011 Signed
SB510 Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB509 Property and casualty insurance, unilateral changes to deductibles for property and casualty insurance policies by insurers, precluded, notice, consent by named insureds Phillip W. Williams 06/01/2011
SB508 Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted Tammy Irons 05/24/2011
SB507 Local boards of education, prohibited from restricting outside sports participation and public and nonpublic schools required to admit and grant immediate eligibility to transfer students Paul Sanford 06/01/2011
SB506 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. Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB505 Cullman Co., legislative authority to transfer sixteenth section lands and income to county board of education, const. amend. Paul Bussman 06/01/2011
SB504 Garnishments, garnishee authorized to retain portion of funds withheld from wages as a processing fee, Sec. 6-10-7 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/24/2011
SB503 Jackson Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, payments in-lieu-of-taxes, distrib. to legislative delegation office, schools, municipalities, Discretionary Fund Committee, Act 79-473, 1979 Reg. Sess.; Act 88-292, 1988 Reg. Sess.; Act 99-550, 1999 Reg. Sess. repealed (2011-21127) Tammy Irons 06/02/2011 Signed
SB502 State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenacted Tammy Irons 05/24/2011
SB500 Health care benefits, state subsidized, adults applying for or receiving, testing initially and periodically for substance abuse required, ineligibility for positive tests, Health Department to administer, payment for tests, State Health Officer to promulgate rules pursuant to Administrative Procedure Act to implement, certain persons exempt, Patient Accountability and Personal Responsibility Act Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB501 Alabama Law Institute, funding, authorized to receive funds from governmental and other sources, appropriation for use for Law Institute purposes, Sec. 29-8-6 added Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB499 Discrimination or preferential treatment based on sex or race by state, public colleges and universities, counties and municipalities, prohibited Paul Sanford 05/24/2011
SB498 Jefferson Co., taxes including any interest and penalties, to be paid into county general fund, exceptions J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB497 Admission tickets, for benefit or event for charitable purposes, resale for amount in excess of price printed on face of ticket, prohibited, Sec. 8-19E-2 am'd. Scott Beason 06/01/2011
SB496 Human Resources Department, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families applicants, drug testing for substance abuse required, ineligibility under certain conditions, department to implement Paul Sanford 05/24/2011
SB494 Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, new participation prohibited, limits on interest paid on DROP accounts, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/24/2011
SB495 Elected state officials, Legislature authorized to recall by general law, const. amend. Tammy Irons 05/24/2011
SB493 Tornado Recovery Tax Incentive Protection Act, grants and extensions of tax incentives and abatements for properties damaged or destroyed by April 2011 tornadoes, protected Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB492 Court Reporting, Board of, members, compensation eliminated, requirement for annual report to Governor and Secretary of State eliminated, written knowledge exam, entities that may administer added, education requirements changed, grandfathering deadline added, temporary license further provided for, certain fees authorized, Secs. 34-8B-4, 34-8B-5, 34-8B-10, 34-8B-14, 34-8B-15, 34-8B-17 am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 05/24/2011
SB491 Elected state officials, Legislature authorized to recall by general law, const. amend. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/24/2011
SB490 Marion Co., court costs, additional in domestic violence cases in circuit, district, and municipal courts, distrib. to Coalition Against Domestic Violence, effective subject to constitutional amendment Roger Bedford, Jr. 06/01/2011 Signed
SB488 Emergency Management Agency, required to issue photo identification cards to first responders, i.e., firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel, who assist in disaster relief Roger Bedford, Jr. 05/24/2011
SB489 Identity theft, crime of, definition to include gaining employment through use of another person's identity, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-8-192 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 05/24/2011
SB487 Commission on Higher Education, required to establish a programmatic review fee schedule for approval of non-Alabama instructional program offerings in state, Sec. 16-5-10 am'd. Trip Pittman 06/01/2011
SB486 Public safety, local emergency management officials authorized to designate certain buildings as shelters for protection from severe weather events, immunity from liability to owners of buildings Gerald H. Allen 05/24/2011
SB485 Water supply reservoir watershed management authorities, establishment of authorities as public corporations, authorized, counties may form, board, duties, powers, employees of authority authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System and State Employees' Health Insurance Plan Paul Bussman 06/01/2011
SB483 State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenacted Trip Pittman 06/01/2011
SB484 Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted (2011-21173) Trip Pittman 06/02/2011 Signed
SB482 Gulf Shores, corp. limits alt. Trip Pittman 06/01/2011 Signed
SB481 Lauderdale Co. (11th Judicial Circuit), pretrial diversion program, established Tammy Irons 06/01/2011 Signed
SB480 Lauderdale Co., court costs, additional in circuit and district court and municipal court of Florence, distrib. to City of Florence for Lauderdale County Drug Task Force Tammy Irons 06/01/2011 Signed
SB479 Lauderdale Co., solicitor's fee, levy continued pursuant to 12-19-182, Code of Alabama 1975, Sec. Act 2009-611, 2009 Reg. Sess. repealed Tammy Irons 06/01/2011 Signed
SB478 Attorney General, supervision and control over Public Safety Department authorized upon written notice to Governor, Alabama Bureau of Investigation established as division of office of Attorney General, Sec. 36-15-14 am'd. Del Marsh 05/05/2011
SB477 Economic development, tariff tax credits of capital investment costs for qualifying projects, job creation a qualifying factor, Tariff Credit Act (2011-21034) Del Marsh 06/02/2011 Signed
SB476 Forever Wild Land Trust, payments to extended for certain number of years, const. amend. Arthur Orr 05/05/2011
SB475 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 Bobby D. Singleton 05/05/2011
SB473 Marshall Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, payments in-lieu-of-taxes, portion distrib. to local boards of education Clay Scofield 05/31/2011 Signed
SB474 Health care providers, certain health insurers, health maintenance organizations, statewide claim-dispute-resolution program established, Health Department to administer Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB472 Employees' Retirement System, reopened for purchase by Oxford Emergency Medical Services, Inc., employee for prior nonqualified service for employment rendered to Oxford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Paul Sanford 05/05/2011
SB471 Forever Wild Land Trust, payments to extended for certain number of years, const. amend. Paul Sanford 05/05/2011
SB470 Mental Health Department, term intellectual disability changed to developmental disability and people with intellectual disabilities changed to people with developmental disabilities, Code of Alabama 1975 changed as appropriate, definitions, Medicaid waiver for applicants with developmental disabilities, Sec. 22-50-2.1 am'd. Tammy Irons 05/04/2011
SB469 Homeowners, certain who retrofit property to be more resistent to damages from storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and windstorms, income tax credit authorized Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB468 Attorney General, supervision and control over Public Safety Department authorized upon written notice to Governor, Alabama Bureau of Investigation established as division of office of Attorney General, Sec. 36-15-14 am'd. Greg J. Reed 05/03/2011
SB467 Prescription drugs, electronically generated, requirements and regulations established Greg J. Reed 05/03/2011
SB466 Prichard, Water Works and Sewer Board, merger with Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, assumption of assets and debt, const. amend. Vivian Davis Figures 06/09/2011 Signed
SB465 PK-20 Leadership Council, established to propose improvements to the quality and effectiveness of education Del Marsh 05/03/2011
SB464 Mobile Co., county commission, composition, referendum Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB463 Workers' compensation insurance, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, Insurance Department to set rates, based on certain annual payroll per person, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB462 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 Del Marsh 04/28/2011
SB461 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. Del Marsh 04/28/2011
SB460 Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, Board of, name changed to Home Medical Equipment, Board of, duties revised, licensure and regulation, disciplinary hearings, administrative fines, injunctions, penalties, Secs. 34-14C-1, 34-14C-2, 34-14C-4, 34-14C-4.1, 34-14C-6, 34-14C-8 am'd.; Act 2010-148, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Greg J. Reed 06/01/2011
SB459 Chiropractors, authorized to refer person to licensed physical therapist for treatment, Sec. 34-24-122 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/27/2011
SB458 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. Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB457 Prosthetics and Orthotics Act, terms redefined, licensure or registration, application requirements, duties of board updated, maximum fees exceeded under certain conditions, Secs. 34-25A-3, 34-25A-5, 34-25A-7, 34-25A-12 am'd.; Act 2010-145, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB456 Morgan Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, payments in-lieu-of-taxes received pursuant to Act 2010-135, distrib. to Hartselle, Decatur, and Morgan County Boards of Education for the fiscal years 2012 and 2013 Arthur Orr 05/05/2011 Signed
SB455 National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, posting in lounges and on Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Public Service Commission, and Industrial Relations Department Internet website, required, penalties Dick Brewbaker 04/27/2011
SB453 Legislature, compensation, expense allowance authorized by Act 2007-75, legislator may refuse, funds distributed to local boards of education of legislator for school supplies Cam Ward 04/26/2011
SB454 Ad valorem tax, personal property, county commission authorized to contract with third parties to provide noncompliance detection of certain property not assessed, procedures, fees, Sec. 40-5-34.1 added Tom Whatley 04/27/2011
SB452 Timber and forest products, willful removal of timber and other forest products by deception and failure to disclose to owner quantity and type of timber harvested and owner not compensated for all timber designated Class A misdemeanor, Sec. 9-13-60 am'd.; Act 2010-704, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/26/2011
SB451 Lee Co., fire districts, definition of dwelling, rates, emergency medical services, employment of paid firefighters, ballots, Act 89-390, 1989 Reg. Sess. am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/31/2011 Signed
SB450 John L. Buskey Trust Fund Matching Act of 1993, providing for transfer of matching funds from Education Trust Fund and General Fund to the Penny Trust Fund for health care, repealed, Secs. 41-15A-10, 41-15A-11, 41-15A-12 repealed Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB449 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB448 Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorized William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/26/2011
SB447 Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Legion of Valor member authorized to receive license tag without cost, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB446 Capital offenses, murder of a person with a protection order issued against the defendant, included, Sec. 13A-5-40 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB445 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB444 Auctioneers, State Board of, licensing further provided for, definitions, inactive status, reciprocity, investigations, Secs. 34-4-2, 34-4-20, 34-4-21, 34-4-23, 34-4-25, 34-4-27, 34-4-28, 34-4-29, 34-4-30, 34-4-31, 34-4-33, 34-4-50, 34-4-52, 34-4-54 am'd.; Sec. 34-4-22 repealed Trip Pittman 04/26/2011
SB443 Chiropractors, term chiropractic further defined, schools teaching chiropractic required to be accredited by Council on Chiropractic Education, additionally certified chiropractors authorized to prescribe and administer certain drugs and natural compounds, Sec. 34-24-120 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/26/2011
SB442 Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of, members, removal, campaign guidelines for nominees, guidelines for soliciting votes and campaign contributions, alleged misconduct investigations, Sec. 34-9-40 am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 04/26/2011
SB441 Chiropractors, chiropractors authorized to prescribe and administer certain drugs and natural compounds, education requirements, schools teaching chiropractic required to be accredited by Council on Chiropractic Education, Sec. 34-24-120 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 04/26/2011
SB439 Social workers, practice, clinical treatment and diagnosis related thereto authorized, Sec. 34-30-34 added Dick Brewbaker 05/03/2011
SB440 Indigent Defense Services Office, established as division of Finance Department, director, staff, duties, advisory board in each judicial circuit, compensation of appointed counsel, contract counsel system, public defender office, Secs. 12-19-252, 15-12-1, 15-12-4, 15-12-5, 15-12-6, 15-12-20, 15-12-21, 15-12-22, 15-12-23, 15-12-26, 15-12-27, 15-12-29, 15-12-40, 15-12-41, 15-12-42, 15-12-43, 15-12-44, 15-12-45, 15-12-46 am'd.; Secs. 15-12-2, 15-12-3, 15-12-24, 15-12-24.1 repealed (2011-21181) Cam Ward 06/09/2011 Signed
SB438 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 Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB437 Construction contracts, retainage requirements, defined, Sec. 8-29-3 am'd. (2011-21072) Del Marsh 06/02/2011 Signed
SB436 United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd. Harri Anne Smith 04/21/2011
SB435 Landscape architects, registered landscape architects, licensing, examination, and education requirements, provision for practical experience removed, payment of annual license fee, date due and date of mailing of delinquency notice altered, Secs. 34-17-20, 34-17-21, 34-17-22, 34-17-24 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB433 Honeybees, regulated by Agriculture and Industries Department, bringing hives across state lines without certification by department, fine increased, destruction of hives under certain conditions, Sec. 2-14-4 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/02/2011 Signed
SB434 Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-4, 34-27C-17 am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 04/21/2011
SB432 Education, local superintendent of education, time period for filling position extended, appointment of interim superintendent provided for, Secs. 16-9-11, 16-12-1 am'd.; Act 2010-210, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB431 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. Del Marsh 04/21/2011
SB430 Prattville, alcoholic beverages, city council authorized to provide for sale of keg beer by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees, keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption Rusty Glover 05/03/2011
SB429 Vital statistics, stillborn child, parent listed on report of fetal death authorized to request Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth from State Registrar, procedures for issuance, State Board of Health to administer Rusty Glover 06/09/2011 Signed
SB428 Retirement, participation further provided for in Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System, Secs. 16-25-3, 36-27-4 am'd. Paul Sanford 06/01/2011
SB426 Banking Department, bank holding companies regulated, confidential reports, incorporation of a bank, notification requirements when change of voting shares through inheritance, Secs. 5-2A-12, 5-3A-1, 5-3A-3, 5-3A-4, 5-3A-6, 5-3A-11, 5-5A-1, 5-5A-22, 5-5A-44, 5-13B-11 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB427 Infants, sudden unexplained infant death, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Team, established, duties, coordination of county officials, law enforcement, medical or emergency personnel, immunity, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Act Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB425 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. Del Marsh 04/21/2011
SB424 Retirement accounts, Uniform Probate Code, Roth Individual Retirement Accounts, included as qualified trust for purposes of limitation on assignment and alienation, Sec. 19-3B-508 am'd. Tammy Irons 05/31/2011
SB423 Medicaid Agency, procurement procedures, exempt for health professionals for task forces, boards, committees, Sec. 41-16-72 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/31/2011
SB422 Perry Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salary Hank Sanders 05/31/2011 Signed
SB421 Thomasville, corp. limits alt. Hank Sanders 05/25/2011 Signed
SB420 Pike Road, ad valorem tax, additional authorized for public schools, referendum Dick Brewbaker 06/01/2011
SB419 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) Del Marsh 06/09/2011 Signed
SB418 Conservation and Natural Resources Department, Advisory Board, appointment of additional members, nominated by Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc., Sec. 9-2-14 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/19/2011
SB417 Legal notices, electronic publication through state-sanctioned website, required for legal notices published by state and permitted for legal notices published by certain counties or municipalities (with population over 50,000), fee, public access Roger Bedford, Jr. 04/19/2011
SB416 Coal, excise and privilege tax, termination date specified, Sec. 40-13-8 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 04/19/2011
SB415 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 William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB414 Courts, evidence and witnesses, civil forfeiture cases, certificate of analysis in lieu of direct testimony authorized, Sec. 12-21-300 am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 06/01/2011
SB413 Employees' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd. Del Marsh 04/19/2011
SB412 Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 16-25-19 am'd. Del Marsh 04/19/2011
SB411 Opelika, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines and court costs, additional court costs for record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, penalties for intentional tampering with device, Opelika Red Light Safety Act William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/31/2011 Signed
SB410 University of South Alabama, president authorized to employ police officers, duties Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB409 Recovery audits of overpayments of state funds, Examiners of Public Accounts Department, Chief Examiner authorized to contract for (2011-21172) Del Marsh 06/09/2011 Signed
SB408 Motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder, fuel surcharges of, certain fuel cost disclosures and fuel cost reimbursements required, false or misleading information prohibited, certain information regarding timber and timber products required, Good Faith and Fair Practices Act William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/14/2011
SB407 Legislature, compensation same as the average gross income and same average benefits of public classroom teachers in Alabama and reimbursement of expenses to the same extent as paid to public classroom teachers, 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; Amendment 57 (Sections 48.01 and 49, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. Phillip W. Williams 04/14/2011
SB406 Public contracts, competitive bids, potential conflict of interest, members and officers of public entities may have financial interest in public contract if contract existed before public service begins or member or officer does not participate in decision process, Sec. 41-16-60 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 06/01/2011
SB405 Athens, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages, authorized, city council to approve and regulate Bill Holtzclaw 05/24/2011 Signed
SB403 Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibited Paul Bussman 04/14/2011
SB404 Motor vehicles, stolen vehicles, issuance of certificate of title to insurance company where settlement has occurred, Sec. 32-8-84 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/02/2011 Signed
SB402 Banks, income tax credit authorized for banks creating certain 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 Paul Sanford 04/14/2011
SB401 Candidates for public office having a minimum age requirement, required to provide certified copy of birth certificate Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB400 Catastrophe savings account, established, to cover insurance deductibles and other uninsured portions of risks of loss to owners of residential property owners from windstorm events, income tax deduction for deposits made to account Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB399 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 Ben H. Brooks 04/21/2011
SB398 Homeowners insurance, carriers required to disclose actual costs of each item of coverage in annual renewal policy package, both as cost per $1,000 coverage and actual cost of each item of coverage, Homeowner's Insurance Cost Transparency Act Ben H. Brooks 04/21/2011
SB397 Homeowners insurance, rate filings and related actuarial information for homeowners property insurance coverage in Alabama are public record, review available in office of Insurance Commissioner and via Insurance Department Internet website Ben H. Brooks 04/14/2011
SB395 Property, income tax deduction the lesser of 50 percent of costs or $3,000 for retrofit improvements to homes to help withstand hurricane and windstorm damages, rate filings and related actuarial information for homeowners insurance coverage to be public information available on Internet (2011-21133) Ben H. Brooks 06/02/2011 Signed
SB396 Homeowners insurance, counties contiguous to Mobile Bay and Gulf of Mexico, credits against insurance premium taxes for private property carriers who write coverage in Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4, geographic areas covered by Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB394 Property insurers, commercial and residential, disclosure of discounts for construction or improvements to property to withstand windstorm damage Ben H. Brooks 04/14/2011
SB393 Strengthen Alabama Homes Program, established within Insurance Department, funding for retrofitting insurable property to resist future loss due to hurricanes or windstorms Ben H. Brooks 04/14/2011
SB392 University of South Alabama, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB391 Vessels, derelict, leaving in waters of this state in counties bordering on Gulf of Mexico, prohibited under certain conditions, penalties, procedures for exercising authority over derelict vessels and selling at public auction (2011-20640) Trip Pittman 05/31/2011
SB390 Pharmacies, records, audit, minimum and uniform standards established, procedures, appeals, Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act Tammy Irons 04/12/2011
SB388 Hospital Funding Program, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program extended for fiscal years 2012 and 2013, assessment rate changed, Secs. 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-75, 40-26B-76, 40-26B-77, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/12/2011
SB389 Strengthen Alabama Homes Program, established within Insurance Department, funding for retrofitting insurable property to resist future loss due to hurricanes or windstorms Ben H. Brooks 06/02/2011 Signed
SB387 Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorized Del Marsh 04/12/2011
SB386 Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, minimum mandatory sentence, fourth or subsequent violation provided for, offenses considered when sentencing, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB385 Gun shows, business license tax levied on organizer not participants under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-143 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB384 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 Tammy Irons 04/12/2011
SB383 Crime of receiving stolen property in the second degree, to include receiving a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd. Quinton Ross 04/12/2011
SB382 State agencies, computers and technology, open source software authorized, Finance Department to implement and administer Quinton Ross 05/25/2011
SB381 Unemployment compensation, limit findings of fact, conclusions of law, Sec. 25-4-98 added Quinton Ross 04/12/2011
SB379 Sodomy in the second degree, defendant guilty of offense only if defendant is two years older than victim, Sec. 13A-6-64 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB380 Sexual misconduct, sexual contact in cases other than circumstances covered by sexual abuse or when consent is obtained by fraud, Sec. 13A-6-65 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB378 Lee Co., sales and use tax, county commission authorized to levy outside corporate limits of Auburn, Opelika, and Phenix City, Act 1254, 1969 Sp. Sess.; Act 89-629, 1989 Reg. Sess. am'd. Tom Whatley 05/31/2011 Signed
SB377 Baldwin Co., court costs in circuit and district court, deposit in Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund, expiration extended, Sec. 45-2-80.87 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/25/2011 Signed
SB376 County roads, forestry harvesting operations, prior notice to county commission, limitations, civil fines, other permits, bonds prohibited, Sec. 23-1-80.1 added Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB375 Legal notices, electronic publication through state-sanctioned website, required for legal notices published by state and permitted for legal notices published by counties or municipalities, fee, public access Roger Bedford, Jr. 04/07/2011
SB374 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB373 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) Tammy Irons 05/04/2011
SB371 Forestry Commission, administrative rules, violations pertaining to conduct of persons on land designated as state forest, penalties, Sec. 9-3-9 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/07/2011
SB372 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 Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB370 Acts of Alabama, House and Senate Journals, and other official documents, printing, guidlines and time frame established, Secs. 29-1-28 to 29-1-39, inclusive, 29-1-39.1, 29-1-39.2, 29-1-39.3 added; Secs. 29-1-12, 29-1-13 amended and renumbered as Secs. 29-1-26, 29-1-27 Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB369 Forever Wild Land Trust, reauthorized for certain number of years, const. amend. (2011-20924) Dick Brewbaker 06/02/2011 Signed
SB368 Capital punishment, mentally retarded defendant, procedures for court to determine, established, Sec. 13A-5-60 added Hank Sanders 04/06/2011
SB367 Public Service Commission, transfer of certain amount of funds from Dual Party Relay Fund to Education Trust Fund before certain designated dates, Sec. 37-1-80.2 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 04/06/2011
SB366 Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/06/2011
SB365 Alabama A & M University, board of trustees, nominating committee established, development of training program, at-large appointment may be from outside of Alabama, powers expanded, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-21, 16-49-23 am'd.; Sec. 16-49-25 repealed Paul Sanford 06/01/2011
SB363 State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Tammy Irons 04/06/2011
SB364 Indian Affairs Commission, appropriation from Indian Children's Scholarship Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB362 Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, practice of chiropractic, licensure and regulation further provided for, permit holders, state at-large member, fingerprinting for applicants, exam for clinic permit applicants, subpoena power, judicial review, Sec. 34-24-162 added; Secs. 34-24-121, 34-24-123, 34-24-140, 34-24-143, 34-24-160, 34-24-165, 34-24-166, 34-24-168, 34-24-170, 34-24-172, 34-24-175, 34-24-176 am'd. Greg J. Reed 06/01/2011
SB361 Physical therapists, referral by physician or dentist, requirement removed, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-217 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 04/06/2011
SB360 Criminal history background checks, Human Resources Department and Public Safety Department, duties clarified, transmission of criminal history reports via FBI-certified channeler, suitability determinations, types considered for reversal, clarified, Secs. 38-13-2, 38-13-3, 38-13-4, 38-13-7 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 06/01/2011
SB359 Senior Services Department, board of directors, at-large members, requirement limiting certain number of members having same faith, deleted, Sec. 38-3-1 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB358 Public Service Commission, transfer of certain amount of funds from Dual Party Relay Fund to Education Trust Fund before certain designated dates, Sec. 37-1-80.2 am'd. Trip Pittman 04/06/2011
SB357 Jefferson Co., transit authority, Act 2004-500, further providing for operation of the authority, effective date amended to lower amount of funding needed in order for act to be operative, Act 2004-500, 2004 Reg. Sess. am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 04/06/2011
SB355 County commission, county solid waste disposal service, volunteer fire department exempt from fees, Sec. 22-27-3 am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 04/06/2011
SB356 Montgomery, motor vehicles, automated photographic speeding enforcement, authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, record keeping, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals, notice of violations, Montgomery Speed Limit Safety Act, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd. Dick Brewbaker 05/26/2011 Signed
SB354 Insurance fraud, defined, investigations by Insurance Department, civil immunity for reporting fraud, Insurance Fraud Unit and fund created in Insurance Department, civil and criminal penalties, six year filing limit, Secs. 27-12A-1 to 27-12A-8, incl., 27-12A-20 to 27-12A-24, incl., 27-12A-40 to 27-12A-42, incl., added; Secs. 10-4-115, 27-21A-23 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 04/06/2011
SB353 Attorney General, makes permissive issuance of opinions, expenses, attorneys licensed outside Alabama authorized to be appointed deputy attorneys general, certain private law offices prohibited, nonmerit employee appointments increased, issuance of subpoenas, criminal prosecutions, official opinions, false statement by Attorney General in investigations, prohibited, penalties, Sec. 36-15-62.1 added; Secs. 36-15-1, 36-15-4.2, 36-15-5.1, 36-15-6, 36-15-9, 36-15-10, 36-15-11.1, 36-15-13, 36-15-14, 36-15-16, 36-15-17, 36-15-21.1, 36-15-60, 36-15-62 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB352 Corporate income tax, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Sec. 40-18-34 am'd. Hank Sanders 04/06/2011
SB351 Income tax, taxpayer who is part of unitary business, Revenue Commissioner authorized to require additional information in alternative reporting format, Secs. 40-2A-17, 40-18-1 am'd. Hank Sanders 04/06/2011
SB350 Oil and gas, taxation, depletion allowance altered, limited to federal depletion allowance, Sec. 40-18-35 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/05/2011
SB349 Public works or works for businesses obtaining state or local incentive tax credits, abatements, or preferences, employment of certain amount of resident workers, penalties Tammy Irons 04/05/2011
SB347 Revenue Department, Tax Appeals Commission, established, Administrative Law Division abolished, Tax Appeals Commission Act, Secs. 40-2B-1 to 40-2B-25, inclusive, added; Secs. 40-2A-3, 40-2A-4, 40-2A-5, 40-2A-7, 40-2A-8, 40-2A-10, 40-2A-11, 40-18-27 am'd.; Sec. 40-2A-9 repealed Ben H. Brooks 04/05/2011
SB348 Income tax, Alabama resident individuals, gross income includes an owner's entire allocable share of income earned from both in-state and out-of-state sources, Sec. 40-18-14 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/05/2011
SB346 Trapping of fur-bearing animals, licensing, use of plastic tags on traps and the requirement that the license number of the owner of a trap be contained on any tag, deleted, Sec. 9-11-59 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB345 Community development districts, sale of alcoholic beverages in dry counties, definition of expanded, Sec. 35-8B-1 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 06/01/2011
SB344 Marion Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to provide by general or local law, prior local laws ratified, const. amend. Roger Bedford, Jr. 05/31/2011 Signed
SB343 Governor's Mansion Authority, established, members, duties, funding, employees, Governor's Mansion Advisory Board abolished, Secs. 41-9-530 to 41-9-532, inclusive, repealed Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB342 Class 1 municipalities, waterworks board, interest on deposits, rate provided for, Act 80-327, 1980 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 05/26/2011 Signed
SB341 State employees, classified, suspensions, procedures for challenge or appeal revised, Sec. 36-26-28 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB339 Talladega Co., solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distrib. for circuit clerk and district attorney's office (2011-20405) Gerald O. Dial 04/28/2011 Signed
SB340 Public Safety Department, Blue Alert System, established, director to oversee, duties to department, director, and law enforcement agencies, notification when suspect wanted for injuring law enforcement officer or if officer is missing Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB338 Elections, U. S. President, Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, compact adopted Gerald O. Dial 04/05/2011
SB337 Tax revenue, distribution altered, sales tax discount and use tax discount, distribution altered, Secs. 40-23-35, 40-23-77 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011 Signed
SB336 Children's Advocacy Programs, appropriation for Children's Advocacy Centers and Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, Inc., allocation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required Arthur Orr 04/27/2011
SB335 Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, limit on cost of tuition for certain PACT plan contract participants, repealed, Act 2010-725, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Secs. 16-33C-17, 16-33C-18 repealed Tammy Irons 04/05/2011
SB334 Schools, students taught at home by either private tutor or under church school law may participate in public K-12 extracurricular activities, Tim Tebow Act J.T. Waggoner 04/05/2011
SB333 Education, public school K-12, minimum mandatory age of attendance decreased from seven to six, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB332 Redemption of land sold for taxes, interest rate reduced only on tax amount due on date of sale, Sec. 40-10-122 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/05/2011
SB330 Physicians, licensed to practice medicine, who volunteers services with local Strategic Weapon and Assault Team (SWAT), immunity from civil liability J.T. Waggoner 04/05/2011
SB331 Physical education, required in public school K-8, may include marching band, JROTC, or other specific activity, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 04/05/2011
SB329 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 William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/05/2011
SB328 Solicitor's fee, distrib. of portion to municipal court clerk in certain cases; to provide for a solicitor's fee in civil cases in circuit and district courts, distrib. to circuit clerk and district attorney, Sec. 12-19-182 am'd.; Act 2010-438, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 04/05/2011
SB327 Secondary metals recyclers, driver's license of seller and additional information, copy required to be maintained, notice to sheriff of proposed business site, inspections, purchase of bronze grave markers and catalytic converters limited, transport of motor vehicle without title across state line for sale to a recycler prohibited, penalties, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-35 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 04/05/2011
SB326 Insurance Department, adjusters, public adjusters licensed and regulated, adjustment of claims on behalf of insured party, license fees, Sec. 27-4-2 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 04/05/2011
SB325 Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of, dentists and dental hygienists, regulation and licensure, substantially revised, Secs. 34-9-2, 34-9-3, 34-9-5, 34-9-6, 34-9-6.1, 34-9-7, 34-9-8, 34-9-10, 34-9-13, 34-9-15, 34-9-15.1, 34-9-16, 34-9-18, 34-9-20, 34-9-21, 34-9-22, 34-9-24, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-28, 34-9-40, 34-9-41, 34-9-42, 34-9-43, 34-9-44, 34-9-46, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, 34-9-82, 34-9-89 am'd. Paul Bussman 04/05/2011
SB324 Attorney General, makes permissive issuance of opinions, expenses, attorneys licensed outside Alabama authorized to be appointed deputy attorneys general, certain private law offices prohibited, nonmerit employee appointments increased, issuance of subpoenas, criminal prosecutions, official opinions, false statement by Attorney General in investigations, prohibited, penalties, Sec. 36-15-62.1 added; Secs. 36-15-1, 36-15-4.2, 36-15-5.1, 36-15-6, 36-15-9, 36-15-10, 36-15-11.1, 36-15-13, 36-15-14, 36-15-16, 36-15-17, 36-15-21.1, 36-15-60, 36-15-62 am'd. Cam Ward 04/05/2011
SB323 Jefferson Co., automobile rental tax, operative date of tax immediately, Act 2001-550, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 04/05/2011
SB322 Piedmont, corp. limits alt. Del Marsh 05/05/2011 Signed
SB321 University of Alabama, board of trustees, age limit for service increased, Section 264 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB320 Real Estate Appraisal Management Companies, licensing and regulation by Real Estate Appraisers Board, Real Estate Appraisers Act, renamed the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Management Company Registration and Regulation Act, Secs. 34-27A-50 to 34-27A-63, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-27A-1, 34-27A-2, 34-27A-4 am'd. (2011-20503) Jimmy Holley 06/09/2011 Signed
SB319 Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), racing commission, appointment of members by county legislative delegation, all members to vote, chairs to call meeting, Secs. 11-65-2, 11-65-5 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 04/27/2011
SB318 Gambling devices, possession, penalty increased, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd. Greg J. Reed 03/31/2011
SB317 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 Del Marsh 03/31/2011
SB315 Class 2 municipalities, approval or denial of liquor licenses, appeals to circuit court, requirement for de novo review deleted, Sec. 28-1-6 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 06/09/2011 Signed
SB316 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. Del Marsh 06/09/2011 Signed
SB314 Insurance, domestic insurers, investments of, prohibited activities with certain exceptions, financial institutions authorized in the state in lieu of assets, except deposits for outside of state, removing or concealing assets or records, prohibited, using custodial arrangements for holding securities, prohibited, investment activities further regulated, Secs. 27-27-26, 27-27-29, 27-41-5, 27-41-27 am'd.; Act 2010-685, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB313 School bus drivers, use of electronic device, mobile telephone, cellular telephone prohibited while operating school bus, penalties Gerald H. Allen 03/31/2011
SB312 Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of, established, members, duties, subject to Sunset Law, reports to Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Governor, and Legislature, Elder Abuse Prevention Act Tammy Irons 05/24/2011
SB311 Child support, failure to pay, courts authorized to fine and imprison for contempt, Sec. 12-11-30 am'd. Tammy Irons 05/31/2011
SB310 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) J.T. Waggoner 05/26/2011 Signed
SB309 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) Del Marsh 06/09/2011 Signed
SB307 Juvenile court, authorized to appoint court appointed special advocate (CASA) in certain juvenile proceedings, duties, qualifications of CASAs, specified Tom Whatley 03/31/2011
SB308 Abortion, physician required to perform ultrasound prior to performing abortion, medical emergency excepted, civil and criminal penalties, Right to Know and See Act Gerald H. Allen 05/24/2011
SB306 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 Gerald H. Allen 03/29/2011
SB305 Certificates of need (CON), applications, procedure for granting or denying, process of contested cases streamlined, direct appeal to Court of Civil Appeals, monetary limits on costs and administrative law judge fees, Sec. 22-21-275 am'd. Greg J. Reed 03/29/2011
SB304 State, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program may not be named for an individual currently serving in an elected office Arthur Orr 03/29/2011
SB303 Alabama Teachers' Planned Retirement Option (ATPRO), optional retirement account for members of Teachers' Retirement System beginning fiscal year 2012-2013 Greg J. Reed 06/01/2011
SB302 Corrections Department, prison industries, sale of products further provided for, operation of joint venture with private businesses, authorized, Secs. 14-7-7, 14-7-22 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB301 Persons, defined to include all humans from moment of fertilization Cam Ward 06/02/2011
SB300 Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB298 Abortion, physician guidelines prior to administering an abortion-inducing drug, civil and criminal penalties, Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety Act Gerald H. Allen 05/24/2011
SB299 Cockfighting, penalties increased, presence at cockfights, penalties, confiscation procedures, terms defined, reporting procedures, Secs. 13A-12-4.1, 13A-12-4.2 added; Sec. 13A-12-4 am'd. Cam Ward 03/29/2011
SB297 Architects, registered, engineers and land surveyors, licensed professional, civil action alleging negligence requires third-party certificate of merit affidavit Mark Slade Blackwell 03/29/2011
SB296 Sex offenders, notification and registration, comprehensive procedure for registration by adult and juvenile sex offenders, notification by law enforcement, employment and residency limited, registration fees authorized, Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act, Secs. 13A-11-200, 13A-11-201, 13A-11-202, 15-20-1 to 15-20-38, inclusive, repealed (2011-21017) Cam Ward 06/02/2011 Signed
SB295 Individual Development Account Program, established in Human Resources Department, created for individuals with low income Tammy Irons 06/01/2011 Signed
SB294 Lee Co., constable, office abolished William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/21/2011 Signed
SB293 Lee Co., sheriff, authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen firearms, Act 98-577, 1998 Reg. Sess. am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/21/2011 Signed
SB292 Lee Co., coroner, vehicle allowance provided for, Act 2001-638, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/21/2011 Signed
SB290 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. Del Marsh 06/02/2011 Signed
SB291 Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, penalties to include mandatory use of ignition interlock device under certain conditions, Forensic Sciences Department to approve devices, Public Safety Department to issue restricted driver's license, fee, provisions for indigent defendants, Sec. 32-5A-191.4 added; Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB289 Commercial motor vehicles, load securement certification, metal coils, operator not required to carry certification in vehicle or produce on demand, Sec. 32-9A-2 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 06/02/2011 Signed
SB288 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB287 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. Del Marsh 03/29/2011
SB286 Controlled substances, quantity thresholds revised, recommended dosages established by State Board of Health, recognized, criminal violations related to marijuana, quantity thresholds revised, State Board of Health authorized to establish monthly therapeutic dosages, Secs. 13A-12-214.1, 13A-12-214.2 added; Secs. 13A-12-211, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-231, 20-2-20 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 06/01/2011
SB285 E-911 services, Statewide 911 Board, established to replace Commercial Mobile Radio Service Board, 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, Secs. 11-98-4.1, 11-98-12 added; Secs. 11-98-1, 11-98-2, 11-98-4, 11-98-5, 11-98-5.1, 11-98-6, 11-98-7, 11-98-8, 11-98-9 am'd.; Sec. 11-98-7.1 repealed Roger Bedford, Jr. 03/24/2011
SB284 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. (2011-20676) Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB283 Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB281 Abortions, health insurance coverage of elective abortions, prohibited, exceptions, Abortion Coverage Prohibition Act J.T. Waggoner 05/24/2011
SB282 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) J.T. Waggoner 04/28/2011
SB280 Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshall authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd. Jimmy Holley 06/01/2011
SB279 State Personnel Board, adoption of tax deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs for state employees, Sec. 36-26-14 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB278 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 J.T. Waggoner 03/24/2011
SB277 Recreational vehicles, franchise agreements by dealers and manufacturers and distributors, designated area of sales responsibility required, procedures for termination, cancellations, non-renewal, or alteration of agreements specified, repurchase of inventory, warranty service agreements, Motor Vehicle Franchise Act not to apply to any recreational vehicle manufacturer and dealer agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 06/01/2011 Signed
SB276 Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, penalties to include mandatory use of ignition interlock device under certain conditions, Forensic Sciences Department to approve devices, Public Safety Department to issue restricted driver's license, fee, provisions for indigent defendants, Sec. 32-5A-191.4 added; Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB274 Public elementary and secondary schools, start date of academic year, specified, School Start and End Date Act William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/24/2011
SB275 Alabama Peace Officers Hall of Fame, board membership, qualifications, terms, diversity, selection of chair every two years, Sec. 41-9-870 am'd. Jimmy Holley 06/01/2011
SB273 Alabama Trust Fund, unrealized capital gains, oil and gas capital payments received during fiscal year, excluded from the calculation, clarified, realized gains from a public exchange traded equity asset, purchased and sold in same fiscal year, calculation method established, Amendment 666 (Section 219.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. Trip Pittman 06/01/2011
SB272 Drugs, prescription, exempt from business license tax based on gross receipts, Sec. 40-23-4.1 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB271 Public schools, K-12 instructional days, local board of education with approval of State Superintendent of Education authorized to make up cancelled instructional days by adjusting the hours of actual instruction, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/05/2011 Signed
SB270 Children, subsidized adoption, subsidy payments provided for, termination of payments, annual reporting and hearing procedures, definitions, Secs. 26-10-22, 26-10-24, 26-10-25, 26-10-26, 26-10-29 am'd. Priscilla Dunn 06/01/2011
SB269 Insurance adjusters, licensing and regulation by Insurance Department, Secs. 27-9A-1 to 27-9A-18, inclusive, added; Sec. 27-4-2 am'd.; Secs. 27-9-1 to 29-9-8, inclusive, repealed Mark Slade Blackwell 06/02/2011 Signed
SB267 Probation, revocation and suspension, technical violations classified on administrative violations, eligible offender and nonviolent offender defined, Secs. 15-22-54, 15-22-54.1 am'd.; Act 2010-753, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 06/09/2011 Signed
SB268 Insurance Department, casualty insurance companies, capital requirements required, subject to certain action level events, Secs. 27-2B-2, 27-2B-3, 27-2B-4 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB266 Judicial offices, maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office increased to 75 years, Section 6.16 (Section 155, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB265 Elevator Safety Review Board, administration by Labor Department, funds, use for operation of Labor Department, Sec. 25-13-6 am'd.; Act 2010-597, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB264 Grandparents, visitation with minor child, definition to include great-grandparent, considerations of court in determining best interests of child, Sec. 30-3-4.1 am'd. Harri Anne Smith 05/31/2011
SB263 Real property, mortgages, foreclosures, redemption limited for property other than agriculture and forestry property, reduced, Sec. 6-5-248 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 06/01/2011
SB262 Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, income tax refund check-off for a contribution to, provided, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB261 Motor vehicles, school bus operation, handheld cell phone or handheld wireless communication device, use while driving prohibited, exceptions, penalties Dick Brewbaker 03/24/2011
SB260 Schools, courses of instruction, definitions of profit and nonprofit clarified, additional nonprofit schools authorized to apply for exemption from licensure, Secs. 16-46-1, 16-46-3 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 05/25/2011
SB259 Felony offenders, certain defendants without prior felony conviction or youthful offender adjudication allowed to apply for special status as first offender under certain conditions, First Time Felony Offender Act William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/24/2011
SB258 Kidney Foundation, Inc., appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required Cam Ward 04/27/2011
SB257 State employees, compensation and benefits, longevity pay repealed, subsistence allowance for certain law enforcement officers repealed, daily expense allowance repealed, Sec. 36-7-20 am'd; Secs. 36-6-11, 36-21-2 repealed Paul Sanford 03/22/2011
SB256 Illegal immigrants, presence, employment, and benefits regulated, concealing, or protecting illegal aliens, prohibited, verification of legal status, penalties, Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, Sec. 32-6-9 am'd. (2011-20575) Cam Ward 05/24/2011
SB255 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. Cam Ward 06/09/2011 Signed
SB254 Sales tax, estimated payments, average monthly tax liability threshold increased, Sec. 40-23-7 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB253 Motor vehicles, low speed vehicles and mini trucks, licensure, restrictions, safety equipment, title not required, Sec. 32-6-59 added; Secs. 32-8-31, 40-12-240 am'd.; Act 2010-579, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. George M. “Marc” Keahey 04/26/2011 Signed
SB252 Transportation Department, Public Road and Bridge Fund, funds transferred from to Public Safety Department, use for operation of Public Safety Department, time period extended to fiscal years ending September 30, 2012, 2013, and 2014, funds for purchase of motor vehicles for traffic law enforcement may be expended effective October 1, 2014, Sec. 32-2-84 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011 Signed
SB250 Public Service Commission, inspection and supervision fees, portion distrib. to General Fund, Sec. 37-4-23 am'd. Paul Sanford 03/22/2011
SB251 Garrett Coliseum, appropriation to Agricultural Center Board for renovation, beginning fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, changed to year 2013, Sec. 2-6-12 am'd. (2011-20949) Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB249 State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, definition of retiree to include retired employees of U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Commission, State Employees' Insurance Board authorized to determine creditable service as an employee including non-Merit service, Sec. 36-29-1 am'd. Rusty Glover 03/22/2011
SB248 Colleges and universities, boards of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditions Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB247 Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd. Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB246 Toxic substances exposure, statute of limitations extended, retroactive effect, Jack Cline Act, Sec. 6-2-30 am'd. Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB245 Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB243 Definition of Moral Turpitude Act, established, crimes which disqualify citizens from voting provided, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added Hank Sanders 05/31/2011
SB244 Death penalty, persons under certain age exempt Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB242 Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, use of allocation pursuant to Section 41-15B-2.2 and this act, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, Finance Director to notify each agency of allocation, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, appropriation of additional tobacco settlement funds, audit, Children's Affairs Department to report to Legislature and Children's Policy Council Rusty Glover 06/01/2011 Signed
SB241 Innocence Inquiry Commission, established to investigate and determine claims of innocence of a person convicted of a felony, members, director, duties, terms, claims of innocence, formal inquiry and victim notification, three-judge panel, duties, reports to Legislature Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB240 Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB239 Children First Trust Fund, receipts allocated for State Board of Education transferred to General Fund during fiscal year ending 2011 Rusty Glover 06/01/2011
SB238 Midwives, State Board of Midwifery, established, licensure and regulation, fees, penalties, Secs. 34-19-11 to 34-19-19, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10, inclusive, repealed Hank Sanders 03/22/2011
SB237 Teacher tenure, procedure for contract cancellation by a teacher redefined, procedure for reemployment of teachers clarified, Secs. 16-24-11, 16-24-12 am'd. Trip Pittman 06/01/2011
SB235 Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB236 Governor and state agencies authorized to furlough state employees during times of economic distress, Sec. 36-26-26.1 added Arthur Orr 03/22/2011
SB234 Gambling devices, possession, penalty increased, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB233 Juvenile court, jurisdiction relating to adoption, visitation, custody, child support, and spousal support, retention of jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction in certain circumstances, Secs. 12-15-115, 12-15-117, 38-10-7 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB232 Revenue Department, Tax Appeals Commission, established, Administrative Law Division abolished, Tax Appeals Commission Act, Secs. 40-2B-1 to 40-2B-25, inclusive, added; Secs. 40-2A-3, 40-2A-4, 40-2A-5, 40-2A-7, 40-2A-8, 40-2A-10, 40-2A-11, 40-18-27 am'd.; Sec. 40-2A-9 repealed Ben H. Brooks 03/22/2011
SB231 Counties and municipalities authorized to establish public authority for promoting tourism, members, duties, powers Ben H. Brooks 06/09/2011 Signed
SB230 Elections, write-in candidates, registration with judge of probate or Secretary of State prior to election required, compliance with Fair Campaign Practices Act and State Ethics Law required, Sec. 17-6-28 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 03/22/2011
SB229 Funerals, disrupting, crime further provided for, distance of protest from property line of funeral facility further provided for, Sec. 13A-11-17 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB227 Industrial parks, county commission required to use judicial process to enforce restrictions on use of land and to abolish or remove portion of territory under certain conditions, Secs. 11-23-4, 11-23-7 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB228 Conservation and Natural Resources Department, hunting and fishing licenses, Alabama National Guard active members, license not required if proof of status shown, Sec. 9-11-35.2 added Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB226 Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center Commission and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, members, operation, powers, duties, fees, information relating to homeland security, crime of misuse of ACJIC information established, Statistical Analysis Center established, National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact ratified and implemented, Secs. 41-9-590, 41-9-591, 41-9-592, 41-9-594, 41-9-595, 41-9-597, 41-9-600, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-622, 41-9-623, 41-9-625, 41-9-630 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB225 Competitive bids, contracts of higher education institutions, minimum amount increased, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB224 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) Del Marsh 06/02/2011 Signed
SB223 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB222 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011 Signed
SB220 Motor vehicles, motorcycles, distinctive license plates authorized, applications to be separate from passenger car applications, number to be based on Quantity Class 2, Sec. 32-6-64 am'd. Jimmy Holley 06/01/2011
SB221 Coosa Co., water systems, private, water furnished by municipality, regulated by municipality rather than Public Service Commission Jimmy Holley 04/14/2011 Signed
SB219 Education, local boards of education authorized to issue interest-bearing warrants for educational purposes, State Superintendent of Education to approve, warrants to be sold at public or private sale, warrants and interest are tax exempt (2011-20215) J.T. Waggoner 06/02/2011 Signed
SB218 Legal notices, electronic publication of legal notices on Internet websites, authorized, statewide website, Secs. 6-8-60, 6-8-62, 6-8-64 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB217 Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) programs, established as an offender supervision program to reduce probation violations, reports to Sentencing Commission, Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Act Tammy Irons 06/02/2011
SB216 Disabled, including persons blind and hearing impaired or person diagnosed with autism spectrum, use of service animal in public places, including public or private schools, training authorized of service animal, Sec. 21-7-4 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB215 Health care, persons, employers, or health care providers, mandatory participation in any health care system prohibited, const. amend. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB214 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. Del Marsh 03/10/2011
SB212 Wrongful Death Act, venue by personal representative of deceased, in county where the suit could be filed if deceased were still living, Sec. 6-5-410 am'd. (2011-20341) Cam Ward 05/31/2011 Signed
SB213 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. Del Marsh 03/10/2011
SB211 Domectic violence, protection orders, violations, mandatory term of imprisonment increased, jurisdiction extended to orders issued by Indian tribes and U. S. territories, domestic Violence Protection Order Enforcement Act, Secs. 30-5A-1, 30-5A-2, 30-5A-3, 30-5A-4 amended and renumbered as 13A-6-140, 13A-6-141, 13A-6-142, 13A-6-143 Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB210 Title insurers, closing or settlement insurance for settlement agents, issuance authorized, Sec. 27-3-6.1 added J.T. Waggoner 06/01/2011
SB209 Nursing scholarships, qualifications altered, funding increased, appropriation, Secs. 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, 34-21-63 am'd. Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB208 Perry Co., lodging tax levied, collection, distrib. Bobby D. Singleton 05/05/2011 Signed
SB207 Money judgments not based on a contract action, computation of interest further regulated, Sec. 8-8-10 am'd. (2011-20350) Cam Ward 05/31/2011 Signed
SB206 Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2009 First Special Session and 2010 Regular Session as contained in 2010 supplements and replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local permanent laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State Jimmy Holley 05/03/2011 Signed
SB204 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB205 Revenue Department, motor vehicles, mandatory liability insurance, reinstatement fees, deposit of portion in State General Fund after administrative expenses, Sec. 32-7A-9 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB203 Port authorities, counties and municipalities, bond issuance, publication of notices regarding, civil actions required to be filed within a certain time thereafter, Sec. 11-94-10 am'd. Greg J. Reed 04/27/2011
SB202 Health, abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans, State of Alabama opts out of authorizing, Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act Gerald H. Allen 05/31/2011
SB201 Abortions, health insurance coverage of elective abortions, prohibited, exceptions, Abortion Coverage Prohibition Act Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB200 Sales and use tax, governmental entities that are tax exempt, construction projects, certain contractors and subcontractors to be granted certificates of exemption by Revenue Department to purchase materials Bill Holtzclaw 03/10/2011
SB199 Municipalities, mayors, vacancies, procedures for filling in municipalities with population of 12,000 or more inhabitants, Sec. 11-44G-2, Code of Alabama 1975, not to apply, Sec. 11-44G-2 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 06/01/2011
SB198 Lake View, boundaries altered to annex municipal complex Gerald H. Allen 05/24/2011
SB196 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 Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB197 Filing a false lien against public officer or employee, crime established, penalties Cam Ward 06/09/2011
SB195 Competitive bids, Internet procedures required under certain conditions, Secs. 39-2-2, 41-16-50 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB194 Animals, fighting dogs, procedures for seizing, disposition process expedited, bond required under certain conditions, forfeiture of dog under certain conditions, Sec. 3-1-29 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/27/2011
SB193 Talladega College, appropriation Trip Pittman 03/09/2011
SB192 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) Del Marsh 06/01/2011 Signed
SB191 Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation Trip Pittman 03/09/2011
SB190 Freight lines and equipment companies, license tax credit for eligible expenses for maintenance, repairs, and improvements of railroad cars, authorized, Sec. 40-21-52.1 added Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB188 Hate crimes, crimes of arson, burglary, or criminal mischief committed against religious property, additional penalties, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB189 Law enforcement agencies, state or municipal, written standards and procedures for conducting internal investigations of law enforcement officers for administrative or disciplinary purposes, required, copies required to be provided to all law enforcement officers Ben H. Brooks 05/24/2011
SB187 Civil procedure, admissibility of expert witness opinions further provided for, Sec. 12-21-160 am'd. (2011-20553) Cam Ward 06/01/2011 Signed
SB186 Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, license taxes and registration fees, retired U. S. Armed Forces and retired reservists exempt under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-244 am'd. Jimmy Holley 04/06/2011
SB185 Misdemeanor non-traffic violations, issuance of electronic uniform non-traffic citation and complaint (eUNTCC), summons and complaint process or notice to appear in court Cam Ward 06/02/2011 Signed
SB184 Product liability action for relief against sellers that are not manufacturers, prohibited, Secs. 6-5-501, 6-5-521 am'd. (2011-20347) Cam Ward 06/01/2011 Signed
SB183 Abortion, health care insurance plans established pursuant to federal law, prohibited from covering Greg J. Reed 06/01/2011
SB182 Children, deaf or blind, county or municipality authorized to place warning signs on residential roads or streets Ben H. Brooks 06/09/2011
SB181 Environmental Management Department, civil penalties for violations, minimum penalty amount deleted, Sec. 22-22A-5 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB180 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. Del Marsh 06/09/2011
SB179 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. Del Marsh 06/09/2011 Signed
SB178 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 Del Marsh 05/05/2011
SB177 Schools, special school tax elections, procedures, certain elections to be held in conjunction with general or primary elections, payment of costs, Secs. 16-13-160 to 16-13-162, inclusive, 16-13-164, 16-13-180, 16-13-183 to 16-13-185, inclusive, am'd.; Secs. 16-13-181, 16-13-186 repealed Gerald O. Dial 03/08/2011
SB176 Liens on vessels, may attach to watercraft or vessel regardless of domicile of owner or home port of vessel, Sec. 35-11-60 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB175 Legislature, certain expense allowances deemed compensation, compensation may not be increased during a current term of office, Legislature may be reimbursed only for actual expenses, Amendment 92 (Section 68.01, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/08/2011
SB174 Tuskegee University, appropriation William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/08/2011
SB173 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 Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB172 Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/02/2011 Signed
SB171 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB169 Counties, planning commissions, subdivisions in extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipal planning commission, regulated under certain conditions, agreements with municipalities authorized, plats, approval by county engineer further provided for, Secs. 11-52-1, 11-52-30, 11-52-31, 11-52-32, 11-52-33 am'd.; Secs. 11-24-5, 11-52-36 repealed Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB170 Boats, including outboard motors and parts, vessel trailer, identification numbers and registration, altering prohibited, penalties including illegal possession, forfeiture J.T. Waggoner 05/24/2011 Signed
SB168 Jefferson Co., county employees, certain positions to be employees at-will, transfer from classified to unclassified, return of unclassified employee to classified service, compensation, benefits J.T. Waggoner 03/31/2011
SB167 Civil actions, obesity or weight gain, suits prohibited, limited exceptions, Commonsense Consumption Act Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB166 Food nutrition labeling, restaurants and vending machines, regulation reserved to the Legislature, not to affect federal regulations Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB165 Jefferson Co., county manager, county commission required to hire, employment in non-merit (at-will) position, qualifications, term, benefits, duties, filling vacancies, Act 2009-662, 2009 Reg. Sess.; Act 2009-812, 2009 1st Sp. Sess. am'd. J.T. Waggoner 03/08/2011
SB164 Criminal bail bonds, bondsmen and professional surety companies, requirements increased, Secs. 15-13-22, 15-13-159 am'd. Cam Ward 03/08/2011
SB162 Corrections Department, appropriations from State General Fund in General Appropriations Act for 2010-2011 reduced, supplemental appropriations to Corrections Department from DOC Miscellaneous and Federal Funds (Bonus), Estimated, and from State General Fund to Medicaid Agency, Senior Services Department, Human Resources Department, Mental Health Department, Health Department, Rehabilitation Services Department, Youth Services Department, Pardons and Paroles Board, Ethics Commission, State Auditor, Military Department, Departmental Emergency Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, Act 2010-553, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Arthur Orr 03/31/2011 Signed
SB163 Businesses or public employers, required to verify legal status of new employees through federal E-Verify program, penalties Rodger Smitherman 05/31/2011
SB161 Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, employees, salaries and expenses, payment from State General Fund further provided for, Sec. 31-5-14 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/09/2011
SB160 Funerals, disrupting, crime further provided for, distance of protest from property line of funeral facility further provided for, Sec. 13A-11-17 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB159 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. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB158 Municipalities, neighborhood infrastructure authorities, establishment by homeowners and business owners authorized, to manage and coordinate financing for neighborhood projects, tax credits, Neighborhood Infrastructure Incentive Plan Act (2011-20524) Trip Pittman 06/09/2011 Signed
SB157 Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, not subject to Alabama Insurance Code, Sec. 16-25A-5 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/03/2011
SB156 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. Gerald H. Allen 03/03/2011
SB154 Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibited Paul Bussman 03/03/2011
SB155 Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of, prescription drugs for patients in residential care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities, repackaging and storing of noncontrolled legend drugs, board may provide by rule William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/31/2011 Signed
SB153 Agricultural tourist attractions, to be defined by rule and approved by Agriculture and Industries Department, application and renewal fees, directional signs under certain conditions Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB152 Small businesses, expansion or construction of new commercial property, noneducational ad valorem tax exemption authorized for certain time period, reappraisal Cam Ward 04/05/2011
SB151 Pesticides and pesticide devices, registration biennially, new fee schedule, Sec. 2-27-9 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB150 Income tax, credit to certain manufacturing or telecommunication facilities for construction, upgrading, or expansion of existing facilities and equipment, and retraining of employees Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB149 Public housing authorities, occupancy agreements, certain regulated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development exempt from Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act, Sec. 35-9A-122 am'd. Jimmy Holley 03/03/2011
SB148 Mobile Co., municipal courts, solicitor's fee, distrib. to municipal general fund for law enforcement purposes Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB146 Judicial system officer or employee, threatening harm or violence against, crime established, death penalty, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/01/2011
SB147 Pardons and Paroles Board, probation and parole officers to provide probationers with periodic compliance incentive status updates, recommendation for unsupervised status for certain probationers under certain conditions, Sec. 15-22-54 am'd.; Act 2010-753, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB145 Drivers' licenses, suspension based on drug convictions, certain drug offenses deleted from law, certification of act by Governor to U. S. Department of Transportation, Sec. 13A-12-291 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB144 Homeland Security Department, authorized to hire police officers and special agents for enforcement of laws, subject to same benefits, compensation, and standards and training as officers and agents of Public Safety Department Rusty Glover 06/01/2011
SB143 Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, veterans organizations making nominations, Alabama Alliance of the Military Officers Association of America, Inc., added to nominating organizations, Sec. 31-5-3 am'd. Rusty Glover 06/01/2011 Signed
SB142 Pardons and Paroles Board, certain nonviolent offenders incarcerated for certain period of time, early release and mandatory supervision established, persons ineligible, duties of board for successful reentry into community, conditional appropriation for additional personnel Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB141 Schools, exercise and recreation facilities, joint use agreements between schools, local governments, and private entities, immunity from liability, legislative findings Cam Ward 03/03/2011
SB140 Forever Wild Land Trust, payments into extended 20 years Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB139 Elections, expenses reimbursable by state, Election Expense Reimbursement Committee, established, Sec. 17-16-2.1 added; Secs. 17-16-2, 17-16-4 am'd. Trip Pittman 04/12/2011 Signed
SB138 Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, ad valorem tax on real property, tax bill to include certain amount to be distributed to Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, refund upon request, Revenue Department to adopt rules Gerald H. Allen 03/01/2011
SB137 Motor vehicles, liability insurance, verification prior to registration, online insurance verification system established, Revenue Department and law enforcement to electronically verify, Secs. 32-7A-9, 32-7A-10, 32-7A-11, 32-7A-12, 32-7A-13, 32-7A-14, 32-7A-15, 32-7A-16, 32-7A-17, 32-7A-18, 32-7A-19, 32-7A-20, 32-7A-21, 32-7A-22, 32-7A-23, 32-7A-24, 32-7A-25, 32-7B-1, 32-7B-2, 32-7B-3, 32-7B-4, 32-7B-5, 32-7B-6 added; Secs. 32-7-19, 32-7-20, 32-7-22, 32-7-24, 32-7A-2, 32-7A-3, 32-7A-4, 32-7A-5, 32-7A-6, 32-7A-7, 32-7A-8 am'd.; Secs. 32-7A-9, 32-7A-10, 32-7A-11, 32-7A-12, 32-7A-13, 32-7A-14, 32-7A-15, 32-7A-16, 32-7A-17, 32-7A-18, 32-7A-19, 32-7A-20, 32-7A-21, 32-7A-22 repealed and reenacted (2011-21169) Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB136 Elections, campaign finance disclosure reports, electronic filing, frequency increased, Section 527 organization filing requirements, filing of large contributions required, Secretary of State to establish and maintain electronic database, Sec. 17-5-8 am'd. (2011-21174) Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB135 Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd. Paul Sanford 06/01/2011
SB134 Municipal public housing authorities, eminent domain power deleted, Sec. 24-1-28 am'd. Paul Sanford 06/01/2011
SB133 General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB132 Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education Trip Pittman 03/01/2011
SB130 Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, one member to be appointed by Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments, one of Governor's appointees deleted, Sec. 36-32-2 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/25/2011
SB131 Residency, declaration by persons outside the state on military duty, mission assignment, etc., filing with judge of probate, not effective for election purposes Tom Whatley 06/01/2011
SB129 Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, voluntary contribution by state income tax check-off provided for, Act 2010-726, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Sec. 36-21-186 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/25/2011 Signed
SB128 Private corporations, railroads, canals, constitutional provisions in Article XII, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, amended and repealed, Sections 229, 240 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901 as amended), am'd., Sections 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 237, 243, 244, 245, 246 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB127 Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend. Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB126 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. Tom Whatley 03/01/2011
SB124 Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, hunting season extended before and after regular gun deer season, Sec. 9-11-244 am'd. Rusty Glover 06/01/2011
SB125 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. George M. “Marc” Keahey 03/01/2011
SB123 Fertilizers, local ordinance, rule, or regulation pertaining to prohibited, entire subject matter of Agriculture and Industries Department, exception Clay Scofield 06/01/2011 Signed
SB122 Income tax refunds approved by Revenue Department, state Controller required to give priority to payment of refund over any other payment William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/01/2011
SB121 Education Trust Fund, appropriations in education budget act capped, Budget Stabilization Fund, Capital Fund, established, transfer of certain funds to Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account, transfer of funds from Budget Stabilization Fund under certain conditions, Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, Sec. 40-1-32.1 repealed Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB120 Legislative immunity, constitutional provision regarding privilege from arrest, eliminated, Section 56, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 56, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB119 Drugs, Uniform Controlled Substances Act, forfeiture and sale of property used in illegal manufacture or sales, fire department and volunteer fire department authorized proceeds from distribution, Sec. 20-2-93 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB117 Controlled substances, Schedule I, cathinone compounds, included and subject to regulation and penalties, duties to State Board of Health Tammy Irons 05/31/2011
SB118 Early Graduation Scholarship Program and Fund, established to provide grants to students who graduate from high school early, Foundation Program to provide funds, duties to Education Department and Commission on Higher Education Arthur Orr 03/08/2011
SB116 Work release programs, inmate earnings, forfeiture required when inmate escapes from work release, Secs. 14-8-6, 14-8-37 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB115 Public assistance, fraudulent means to establish eligibility, prohibited, penalties J.T. Waggoner 06/02/2011
SB114 Public benefits, fraudulent misrepresentation of income, prohibited, theft of services, requirement that person committing the crime knew the services were available only for compensation, removed, Sec. 13A-8-10 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB113 Corrections Department, prescription medication, unused, redispensing authorized under certain conditions Arthur Orr 06/09/2011 Signed
SB112 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. Tammy Irons 06/02/2011 Signed
SB110 Motor vehicles, third or subsequent offense of driving under the influence while license or driving privilege is cancelled, suspended, or revoked, penalties increased, Sec. 32-6-19 am'd. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB111 Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend. Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB109 Food, defined in the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC, counties and municipalities authorized to exempt local sales tax on Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB108 Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, or Judicial Retirement Fund, certain active or retired members, forfeiture of employer-paid portion and interest thereon of retirement benefits upon conviction of certain felony offenses, immunity from civil or criminal liability for retirement systems officers and employees for certain actions taken Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB107 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/01/2011
SB106 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/01/2011
SB104 Rebates, submission of within certain time by issuer, required, violation deemed deceptive trade practice, Sec. 8-19-5.1 added William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/25/2011
SB105 Real and personal property, rule against perpetuities, duration of interests prior to vesting, Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities adopted, common law rule repealed, real and personal property to vest in 100 years, trust up to 360 years, Secs. 35-4A-421 to 35-4A-428, inclusive, added; Sec. 35-4-4 repealed Ben H. Brooks 05/05/2011
SB103 Abuse of protected persons, felony penalty increased to Class A felony if protected person being abused is an honorably discharged or retired veteran, Sec. 38-9-7 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 03/01/2011
SB102 Finance Department, Purchasing Division, establishment and maintenance of statewide database for bids or proposals for public contracts, required, database accessible through Internet Arthur Orr 06/01/2011
SB101 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. Del Marsh 03/01/2011
SB100 Tuscaloosa Co., occupational tax, levy prohibited, const. amend. Gerald H. Allen 05/26/2011 Signed
SB98 Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, emergency contracts treatment, Secs. 29-2-41.1, 41-16-72 am'd. Tammy Irons 04/06/2011
SB99 Baldwin Co., occupational tax, levy prohibited, const. amend. Trip Pittman 05/25/2011 Signed
SB97 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 Tammy Irons 03/24/2011
SB96 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. Tammy Irons 04/06/2011
SB95 Ethics, lobbyists required to report any item excluded from definition of thing of value whatever the actual cost, Sec. 36-25-19 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB94 Funeral Service, Board of, substantially revised relating to board and operation of funeral establishments and mortuary service, application, renewal, and inspection fees increased, fines for violations increased, Secs. 34-13-1, 34-13-7, 34-13-9, 34-13-11, 34-13-12, 34-13-20, 34-13-22, 34-13-23, 34-13-26, 34-13-50, 34-13-51, 34-13-52, 34-13-53, 34-13-55, 34-13-56, 34-13-70, 34-13-72, 34-13-73, 34-13-74, 34-13-90, 34-13-94, 34-13-111, 34-13-113, 34-13-114, 34-13-115, 34-13-116, 34-13-120, 34-13-130 am'd.; Secs. 34-13-28, 34-13-150, 34-13-151, 34-13-152 repealed (2011-20128) Cam Ward 06/02/2011 Signed
SB93 Corrections Department, contract with a county commission to establish regional detention facility to house state and county offenders, authorized, design, construction, maintenance, operation, contract period and fee, sheriff to manage and provide work for offenders Roger Bedford, Jr. 03/01/2011
SB91 Motor vehicles, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, penalty for first offense to include requirement that defendant attend victim impact program, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Rusty Glover 03/01/2011
SB92 Graysville, corp. limits alt. Cam Ward 03/03/2011
SB90 Sheriff, employees, immunity, Sec. 14-6-1, 36-22-3 am'd. Jimmy Holley 06/09/2011 Signed
SB89 Veterans, educational benefits, proof of eligibility, disabled veterans, spouses, and children, residency, benefits provided where veteran was not a resident of Alabama before entry in service in certain cases, Veterans' Affairs Department to develop criteria for awarding contingent on funding, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 05/25/2011
SB88 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. Tammy Irons 03/01/2011
SB87 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011 Signed
SB86 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. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB85 Agritourism, liability of agritourism professional limited under certain circumstances, exceptions, warning notices at entrance to agritourism activity required under certain conditions Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB84 Property owners, liability limited for leasing property for hunting or fishing, Landowners Protection Act Gerald H. Allen 05/24/2011 Signed
SB83 Municipalities, police jurisdiction, zoning authorized J.T. Waggoner 03/01/2011
SB82 Food stamps and welfare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), persons with felony drug conviction, federal law provisions making ineligible, provision for persons to be eligible under certain conditions Linda Coleman-Madison 03/01/2011
SB81 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. William “Bill” M. Beasley 06/09/2011 Signed
SB80 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB79 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 Del Marsh 03/01/2011
SB78 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 Del Marsh 04/26/2011 Signed
SB77 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 Del Marsh 04/28/2011 Signed
SB76 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. Del Marsh 04/28/2011 Signed
SB75 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. Del Marsh 03/01/2011
SB73 Motor vehicles, licensing and registration of trucks and truck tractors, motor vehicle wreckers (tow trucks), licensing and registration based on gross vehicle weight not to include vehicle towed, Sec. 40-12-248 am'd. Scott Beason 06/01/2011
SB74 Homestead exemption for the disabled and the elderly, minimum income limit increased, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB72 Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, new participation prohibited, limits on interest paid on DROP accounts, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd. Del Marsh Missing Signed
SB71 Municipal annexations, validated and ratified under certain conditions, Sec. 11-42-5 am'd. Scott Beason 04/28/2011 Signed
SB70 Alabama Consumer Credit Act (Mini-Code), consumer credit transactions, late charge increased under certain conditions, Sec. 5-19-4 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB68 Competitive bids, public works projects, life cycle costs may be considered in determining lowest responsible bid, life cycle costs, public works, and personal property further defined, local governments authorized to purchase goods and services through vendors with current contract with Government Services Administration without further competitive bidding, Secs. 39-2-1, 39-2-6, 41-16-51, 41-16-57 am'd. Jimmy Holley 03/01/2011
SB69 Raw forest products, commercial use, equitable economic incentives for all users Gerald O. Dial 06/01/2011
SB67 Driving under the influence, and driving under the influence with child present in vehicle, penalties for offenders with .15 percent alcohol increased, revocation of driver's license under certain conditions, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 06/02/2011 Signed
SB66 Corrections Department, inmates prohibited from possessing mobile telephones, wireless communication devices, visitors, giving or selling device to inmate, prohibited, search and confiscation provisions, notice, contracts for detection, penalties Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB65 Historic Preservation Fund, Alabama State, income tax refund check-off for a contribution to, provided, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 06/02/2011 Signed
SB64 Rules of the road, bicyclists, right hand turn, bicyclists authorized to use right arm and hand extended horizontally, Sec. 32-5A-263 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 06/01/2011
SB63 Volunteer fire departments, certain authorized to establish workers' compensation pool for payment of claims, Industrial Relations Department to administer Gerald H. Allen 03/01/2011
SB62 State courts, judicial authority, Sharia law not to be considered when making judicial decisions, Section 139, as amended by Amendment 328 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 139, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend. Gerald H. Allen 03/01/2011
SB61 Foreign law, application in violation of rights guaranteed United States and Alabama citizens, prohibited, exceptions, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment, const. amend. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB59 Civil actions against architects, engineers, or builders, statute of repose decreased, Secs. 6-5-221, 6-5-222, 6-5-225, 6-5-227 am'd. (2011-20271) Cam Ward 05/31/2011 Signed
SB60 Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians supervised by pharmacist, appropriately trained, authorized to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB58 Criminal sentences, voluntary truth-in-sentencing guidelines, submission to Legislature by 2011 Reg. Sess. and approval, deadline deleted, Secs. 12-25-32, 12-25-34 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB57 Exceptional children, children with individualized education program (IEP) may be transferred between schools and school systems, Sec. 16-39-8.1 added; Sec. 16-39-8 am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB56 Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB55 Elections, overseas absentee voting, Electronic Overseas Voting Advisory Committee, established to advise whether secure electronic means of voting available, duties of absentee election manager, overseas voter certificate required, Secretary of State to implement rules Cam Ward 06/01/2011 Signed
SB53 Infants and incompetents, power of attorney, Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Sec. 26-1A-101 to 26-1A-123, inclusive, 26-1A-201 to 26-1A-217, inclusive, 26-1A-301, 26-1A-302, 26-1A-401 to 26-1A-404, inclusive, added; Sec. 26-1-2 am'd. Tammy Irons 06/09/2011 Signed
SB54 Notaries public, distinction between county and at large removed, Secs. 36-20-70 to 36-20-75, inclusive, added; Secs. 36-20-1 to 36-20-11, inclusive, 36-20-30 to 36-20-32, inclusive, repealed Tammy Irons 05/24/2011 Signed
SB52 Foundation Program, combining of fractional teacher units to make whole units authorized, units not combined to be used for salaries and benefits, Sec. 16-13-232 am'd.; Act 2010-556, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd. Dick Brewbaker 05/05/2011 Signed
SB51 Schools, Foundation Program, minimum instructional days decreased for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 06/01/2011
SB49 Game and fish, yellow perch raised in farm ponds, excluded from sale prohibition, Sec. 9-11-84 am'd. Clay Scofield 06/09/2011 Signed
SB50 Businesses, certain companies that create jobs, tax incentives authorized, requirements and standards for qualification Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB48 Probate court, estates, trusts, and guardianships or conservatorships, transfer to circuit court, procedures to transfer back to probate court from circuit court under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-11-41.1, 12-11-41.2, 26-2-2.1 added Ben H. Brooks 05/31/2011 Signed
SB47 Pardons and Paroles Board, notification of victims, procedures changed, supplying contact information for notification, victims authorized to choose not to be notified, Implementation Task Force established for statewide automated victim notification system, Sec. 15-22-36.2 added; Secs. 15-22-23, 15-22-36 am'd. (2011-20727) Cam Ward 06/09/2011 Signed
SB46 Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, health care providers, institutions, and payers right to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, injunctive relief Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB45 Pregnant women, umbilical cord blood, education regarding the potential benefits of donations, storage, and use, Umbilical Cord Blood Storage Information Act Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB44 Civil practice, Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act, adopted, use of unsworn declarations under certain conditions if declarant is outside of United States Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB43 Public School Fund, local boards of education authorized to use certain monies for debt payments and insurance on public school facilities, Sec. 16-13-234 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 04/19/2011 Signed
SB42 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 Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB40 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. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB41 Child support, delinquent amounts, court authorized to waive interest upon agreement of parties, Sec. 30-3-6.1 am'd. Del Marsh 06/01/2011
SB39 Elections, overseas absentee voting, Electronic Overseas Voting Advisory Committee, established to advise whether secure electronic means of voting available, duties of absentee election manager, overseas voter certificate required, Secretary of State to implement rules Rodger Smitherman 03/01/2011
SB38 Psychology, Alabama Board of Examiners in, duties, membership, powers, licensure requirements and procedures, fees, continuation of powers and obligations of board under prior law, Psychology Licensure Act, Secs. 34-26A-1 to 34-26A-6, inclusive, 34-26A-20, 34-26A-21, 34-26A-40 to 34-26A-56, inclusive, 34-26A-60 to 34-26A-66, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-26-1 to 34-26-3, inclusive, 34-26-20 to 34-26-22, inclusive, 34-26-40 to 34-26-48, inclisive, 34-26-60 to 34-26-66, inclusive, repealed Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB37 Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend. Roger Bedford, Jr. 06/01/2011
SB36 Controlled substances, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine included in Schedule III controlled substances, certain licensed wholesale drug distributors exempt from certain requirements of this act, Sec. 20-2-27 am'd. Roger Bedford, Jr. 03/01/2011
SB35 Class action lawsuits filed in Alabama, plan for undistributed funds to be distributed to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Department if class members cannot be located, or if distribution to class is not economically feasible, or if class members do not make a claim to the class funds Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB34 Controlled substances, children, exposure to by mother, to include child in utero, venue established, presumption of exposure in utero created by positive drug test at time of birth, Sec. 26-15-3.2 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB33 Motor vehicles, speed limits, local law enforcement officers being prohibited from enforcing speed limits on Interstates and in police jurisdiction, provisions deleted, Act 2010-564, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB32 Motor vehicles, handicapped parking placards and parking space signs, disability further defined, restricting access to public transportation prohibited, use of bollards authorized, municipality authorized to deputize persons for issuing tickets, Secs. 32-6-231, 32-6-233.1 am'd. (2011-20106) Linda Coleman-Madison 03/31/2011
SB31 Firearms, municipalities authorized to regulate and prohibit carrying firearms in municipal buildings and on municipal property, Sec. 11-45-1.1 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 03/01/2011
SB29 Private corporations, railroads, canals, constitutional provisions in Article XII, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, amended and repealed, Sections 229, 240 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901 as amended), am'd., Sections 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 237, 243, 244, 245, 246 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB30 Consumer rebates, advertising without providing full amount deemed deceptive trade practice, Secs. 8-19-3, 8-19-5 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 03/01/2011
SB28 Banks and banking, Section 247 (Section 247, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd. to prohibit establishment of a bank except by general banking law, to provide for unlimited duration, to prohibit political subdivisions from owning stock or lending credit, and to provide for examination requirements; Sections 248, 249, 251, 252, 253, 254 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Cam Ward 05/31/2011
SB27 Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation for the Spay-Neuter Program, income tax refund check-off for voluntary contribution to, duties to Revenue Department Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB26 Military personnel, on active duty deployed outside of State of Alabama in a combat zone or a qualified hazardous duty area and who are Alabama residents, compensation exempt from state income tax, duties to Revenue Department (2011-20196) Cam Ward 03/24/2011
SB25 Student harassment prevention, reassignment of students to another school, Education Department to post model policy on Internet website, immunity for reporting harassment, Student Harassment Prevention Act renamed the Alex Moore Anti-Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB24 Legislature, vote required to override gubernatorial veto, increased, Section 125 (Section 125, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend. Dick Brewbaker 06/01/2011
SB23 Private corporations, railroads, canals, constitutional provisions in Article XII, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, amended and repealed, Sections 229, 240 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901 as amended), am'd., Sections 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 236, 237, 243, 244, 245, 246 (Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB22 Municipalities, municipal ordinances, fines in certain cases designated and recodified, Sec. 11-45-9 am'd.; Sec. 13A-5-12.1 repealed Dick Brewbaker 06/09/2011 Signed
SB20 Municipalities, ordinances, planning, zoning, or licensing of businesses, publication or posting further provided for, Sec. 11-45-8 am'd. Cam Ward 06/02/2011 Signed
SB21 Veterans, education benefits, qualifications altered, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB19 Speed limits on highways, enforcement by municipalities authorized, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB18 Family law, resolution of certain matters through collaborative law agreement, process requirements, privileged communications, Uniform Collaborative Law Act Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB17 Elections, independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd. Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB16 Campaign finance disclosure reports, electronic filing authorized, Secs. 17-5-8, 17-5-9 am'd.; Act 2009-751, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB15 Businesses, certain companies that create jobs, tax incentives authorized, requirements and standards for qualification Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB14 Municipalities, ordinances, planning, zoning, or licensing of businesses, publication or posting further provided for, Sec. 11-45-8 am'd. Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB13 Antifreeze and engine coolant, addition of bittering agent (denatonium benzoate) required, exceptions Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB12 Shelby Co., 18th Judicial Circuit, additional district judge, election, conditional appropriation Cam Ward 03/01/2011
SB10 Homestead exemption, cost-of-living adjustment, Sec. 40-9-19 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB11 Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, disabled veterans authorized to obtain certain other veteran tags at reduced cost, Revenue Department to design decal for tag, Sec. 32-6-354 added Cam Ward 06/01/2011
SB8 Homestead exemption for the disabled and the aged, minimum income limit increased, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB9 Homestead exemption, increased, Sec. 40-9-19 am'd. Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB7 Property insurers, commercial and residential, disclosure of discounts for construction or improvements to property to withstand windstorm damage Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB6 Coastal area properties, income tax deduction the lesser of 25 percent of costs or $1,500 for retrofit improvements to homes to help withstand hurricane and windstorm damages Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB5 Homeowners insurance, counties contiguous to Mobile Bay and Gulf of Mexico, credits against insurance premium taxes for private property carriers who write coverage in Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4, geographic areas covered by Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB4 Homeowners insurance, rate filings and related actuarial information for homeowners property insurance coverage in Alabama are public record, review available in office of Insurance Commissioner and via Insurance Department Internet website, exceptions regarding confidential information (2011-21029) Ben H. Brooks 06/01/2011
SB3 Homeowners insurance, carriers required to disclose actual costs of each item of coverage in annual renewal policy package, both as cost per $1,000 coverage and actual cost of each item of coverage, Homeowner's Insurance Cost Transparency Act Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB2 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 Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
SB1 Catastrophe savings account, established, to cover insurance deductibles and other uninsured portions of risks of loss to owners of residential property owners from windstorm events, income tax deduction for deposits made to account Ben H. Brooks 03/01/2011
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