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.

BillTitleSponsorLast ActionSigned
SB518York, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendumBobby D. Singleton06/01/2011
SB517Limited 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. Singleton05/25/2011
SB516Electronic 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operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-7 am'd.; Sec. 34-1A-10 repealedTammy Irons05/25/2011
SB515Taxation, one year income tax deduction for Medicaid providers authorized contingent upon rule change by Alabama Medicaid AgencyArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB514Assisted 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. Beasley05/25/2011
SB513Rental 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. Beasley05/25/2011
SB512Hale 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 repealed, const.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. Allen06/01/2011Signed
SB511Jefferson 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. Waggoner06/09/2011Signed
SB510Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB509Property and casualty insurance, unilateral changes to deductibles for property and casualty insurance policies by insurers, precluded, notice, consent by named insuredsPhillip W. Williams06/01/2011
SB508Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenactedTammy Irons05/24/2011
SB507Local boards of education, prohibited from restricting outside sports participation and public and nonpublic schools required to admit and grant immediate eligibility to transfer studentsPaul Sanford06/01/2011
SB506Ad 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 Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB505Cullman Co., legislative authority to transfer sixteenth section lands and income to county board of education, const. amend.Paul Bussman06/01/2011
SB504Garnishments, garnishee authorized to retain portion of funds withheld from wages as a processing fee, Sec. 6-10-7 am'd.Trip Pittman05/24/2011
SB503Jackson 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 Irons06/02/2011Signed
SB502State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenactedTammy Irons05/24/2011
SB500Health 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 ActGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB501Alabama Law Institute, funding, authorized to receive funds from governmental and other sources, appropriation for use for Law Institute purposes, Sec. 29-8-6 addedArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB499Discrimination or preferential treatment based on sex or race by state, public colleges and universities, counties and municipalities, prohibitedPaul Sanford05/24/2011
SB498Jefferson Co., taxes including any interest and penalties, to be paid into county general fund, exceptionsJ.T. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB497Admission 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 Beason06/01/2011
SB496Human Resources Department, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families applicants, drug testing for substance abuse required, ineligibility under certain conditions, department to implementPaul Sanford05/24/2011
SB494Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, new participation prohibited, limits on interest paid on DROP accounts, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.Tom Whatley05/24/2011
SB495Elected state officials, Legislature authorized to recall by general law, const. amend.Tammy Irons05/24/2011
SB493Tornado Recovery Tax Incentive Protection Act, grants and extensions of tax incentives and abatements for properties damaged or destroyed by April 2011 tornadoes, protectedArthur Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB492Court 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” Keahey05/24/2011
SB491Elected state officials, Legislature authorized to recall by general law, const. amend.William “Bill” M. Beasley05/24/2011
SB490Marion Co., court costs, additional in domestic violence cases in circuit, district, and municipal courts, distrib. to Coalition Against Domestic Violence, effective subject to constitutional amendmentRoger Bedford, Jr.06/01/2011Signed
SB488Emergency 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 reliefRoger Bedford, Jr.05/24/2011
SB489Identity 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
SB487Commission 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 Pittman06/01/2011
SB486Public safety, local emergency management officials authorized to designate certain buildings as shelters for protection from severe weather events, immunity from liability to owners of buildingsGerald H. Allen05/24/2011
SB485Water 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 PlanPaul Bussman06/01/2011
SB483State Board of Education, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 16-3-1.1 repealed and reenactedTrip Pittman06/01/2011
SB484Congressional redistricting, pursuant to 2010 federal census, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed and reenacted (2011-21173)Trip Pittman06/02/2011Signed
SB482Gulf Shores, corp. limits alt.Trip Pittman06/01/2011Signed
SB481Lauderdale Co. (11th Judicial Circuit), pretrial diversion program, establishedTammy Irons06/01/2011Signed
SB480Lauderdale Co., court costs, additional in circuit and district court and municipal court of Florence, distrib. to City of Florence for Lauderdale County Drug Task ForceTammy Irons06/01/2011Signed
SB479Lauderdale Co., solicitor's fee, levy continued pursuant to 12-19-182, Code of Alabama 1975, Sec. Act 2009-611, 2009 Reg. Sess. repealedTammy Irons06/01/2011Signed
SB478Attorney 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 Marsh05/05/2011
SB477Economic development, tariff tax credits of capital investment costs for qualifying projects, job creation a qualifying factor, Tariff Credit Act (2011-21034)Del Marsh06/02/2011Signed
SB476Forever Wild Land Trust, payments to extended for certain number of years, const. amend.Arthur Orr05/05/2011
SB475Alabama 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 repealedBobby D. Singleton05/05/2011
SB473Marshall Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, payments in-lieu-of-taxes, portion distrib. to local boards of educationClay Scofield05/31/2011Signed
SB474Health care providers, certain health insurers, health maintenance organizations, statewide claim-dispute-resolution program established, Health Department to administerTom Whatley06/01/2011
SB472Employees' 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 Sanford05/05/2011
SB471Forever Wild Land Trust, payments to extended for certain number of years, const. amend.Paul Sanford05/05/2011
SB470Mental 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 Irons05/04/2011
SB469Homeowners, certain who retrofit property to be more resistent to damages from storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and windstorms, income tax credit authorizedGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB468Attorney 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. Reed05/03/2011
SB467Prescription drugs, electronically generated, requirements and regulations establishedGreg J. Reed05/03/2011
SB466Prichard, Water Works and Sewer Board, merger with Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, assumption of assets and debt, const. amend.Vivian Davis Figures06/09/2011Signed
SB465PK-20 Leadership Council, established to propose improvements to the quality and effectiveness of educationDel Marsh05/03/2011
SB464Mobile Co., county commission, composition, referendumBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB463Workers' 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. Dial06/01/2011
SB462Alabama 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, repealedDel Marsh04/28/2011
SB461Entertainment 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 Marsh04/28/2011
SB460Home 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. Reed06/01/2011
SB459Chiropractors, authorized to refer person to licensed physical therapist for treatment, Sec. 34-24-122 am'd.Tom Whatley04/27/2011
SB458Elevator 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 Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB457Prosthetics 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 Blackwell06/01/2011
SB456Morgan 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 2013Arthur Orr05/05/2011Signed
SB455National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, posting in lounges and on Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Public Service Commission, and Industrial Relations Department Internet website, required, penaltiesDick Brewbaker04/27/2011
SB453Legislature, compensation, expense allowance authorized by Act 2007-75, legislator may refuse, funds distributed to local boards of education of legislator for school suppliesCam Ward04/26/2011
SB454Ad 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 addedTom Whatley04/27/2011
SB452Timber 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. Beasley04/26/2011
SB451Lee 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. Beasley05/31/2011Signed
SB450John 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 repealedArthur Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB449Search 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. Beasley06/01/2011
SB448Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorizedWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley04/26/2011
SB447Motor 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 Whatley06/01/2011
SB446Capital offenses, murder of a person with a protection order issued against the defendant, included, Sec. 13A-5-40 am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley06/01/2011
SB445Legislative 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. Beasley06/01/2011
SB444Auctioneers, 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 repealedTrip Pittman04/26/2011
SB443Chiropractors, 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 Irons04/26/2011
SB442Dental 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” Keahey04/26/2011
SB441Chiropractors, 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 Blackwell04/26/2011
SB439Social workers, practice, clinical treatment and diagnosis related thereto authorized, Sec. 34-30-34 addedDick Brewbaker05/03/2011
SB440Indigent 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 Ward06/09/2011Signed
SB438E-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 repealedDel Marsh06/01/2011
SB437Construction contracts, retainage requirements, defined, Sec. 8-29-3 am'd. (2011-21072)Del Marsh06/02/2011Signed
SB436United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.Harri Anne Smith04/21/2011
SB435Landscape 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 Whatley06/01/2011
SB433Honeybees, 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 Whatley06/02/2011Signed
SB434Security 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” Keahey04/21/2011
SB432Education, 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. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB431Rape 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 Marsh04/21/2011
SB430Prattville, 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 consumptionRusty Glover05/03/2011
SB429Vital 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 administerRusty Glover06/09/2011Signed
SB428Retirement, participation further provided for in Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System, Secs. 16-25-3, 36-27-4 am'd.Paul Sanford06/01/2011
SB426Banking 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 Blackwell06/01/2011
SB427Infants, 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 ActTammy Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB425Partnerships 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 Marsh04/21/2011
SB424Retirement 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 Irons05/31/2011
SB423Medicaid Agency, procurement procedures, exempt for health professionals for task forces, boards, committees, Sec. 41-16-72 am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley05/31/2011
SB422Perry Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salaryHank Sanders05/31/2011Signed
SB421Thomasville, corp. limits alt.Hank Sanders05/25/2011Signed
SB420Pike Road, ad valorem tax, additional authorized for public schools, referendumDick Brewbaker06/01/2011
SB419Public 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 Marsh06/09/2011Signed
SB418Conservation 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 Whatley04/19/2011
SB417Legal 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 accessRoger Bedford, Jr.04/19/2011
SB416Coal, excise and privilege tax, termination date specified, Sec. 40-13-8 am'd.Roger Bedford, Jr.04/19/2011
SB415Alabama 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 repealedWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley06/01/2011
SB414Courts, evidence and witnesses, civil forfeiture cases, certificate of analysis in lieu of direct testimony authorized, Sec. 12-21-300 am'd.George M. “Marc” Keahey06/01/2011
SB413Employees' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.Del Marsh04/19/2011
SB412Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Control, membership and qualifications altered, Sec. 16-25-19 am'd.Del Marsh04/19/2011
SB411Opelika, 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 ActWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley05/31/2011Signed
SB410University of South Alabama, president authorized to employ police officers, dutiesBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB409Recovery audits of overpayments of state funds, Examiners of Public Accounts Department, Chief Examiner authorized to contract for (2011-21172)Del Marsh06/09/2011Signed
SB408Motor 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 ActWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley04/14/2011
SB407Legislature, 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. Williams04/14/2011
SB406Public 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. Williams06/01/2011
SB405Athens, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages, authorized, city council to approve and regulateBill Holtzclaw05/24/2011Signed
SB403Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibitedPaul Bussman04/14/2011
SB404Motor vehicles, stolen vehicles, issuance of certificate of title to insurance company where settlement has occurred, Sec. 32-8-84 am'd.Tom Whatley06/02/2011Signed
SB402Banks, 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. repealedPaul Sanford04/14/2011
SB401Candidates for public office having a minimum age requirement, required to provide certified copy of birth certificateCam Ward06/01/2011
SB400Catastrophe 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 accountBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB399Insurance 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 ActBen H. Brooks04/21/2011
SB398Homeowners 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 ActBen H. Brooks04/21/2011
SB397Homeowners 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 websiteBen H. Brooks04/14/2011
SB395Property, 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. Brooks06/02/2011Signed
SB396Homeowners 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 AssociationBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB394Property insurers, commercial and residential, disclosure of discounts for construction or improvements to property to withstand windstorm damageBen H. Brooks04/14/2011
SB393Strengthen Alabama Homes Program, established within Insurance Department, funding for retrofitting insurable property to resist future loss due to hurricanes or windstormsBen H. Brooks04/14/2011
SB392University of South Alabama, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditionsBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB391Vessels, 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 Pittman05/31/2011
SB390Pharmacies, records, audit, minimum and uniform standards established, procedures, appeals, Pharmacy Audit Integrity ActTammy Irons04/12/2011
SB388Hospital 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 Irons04/12/2011
SB389Strengthen Alabama Homes Program, established within Insurance Department, funding for retrofitting insurable property to resist future loss due to hurricanes or windstormsBen H. Brooks06/02/2011Signed
SB387Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorizedDel Marsh04/12/2011
SB386Motor 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB385Gun shows, business license tax levied on organizer not participants under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-143 am'd.Gerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB384Equal 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 LegislatureTammy Irons04/12/2011
SB383Crime of receiving stolen property in the second degree, to include receiving a stolen firearm, rifle, or shotgun, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd.Quinton Ross04/12/2011
SB382State agencies, computers and technology, open source software authorized, Finance Department to implement and administerQuinton Ross05/25/2011
SB381Unemployment compensation, limit findings of fact, conclusions of law, Sec. 25-4-98 addedQuinton Ross04/12/2011
SB379Sodomy in the second degree, defendant guilty of offense only if defendant is two years older than victim, Sec. 13A-6-64 am'd.Arthur Orr06/01/2011
SB380Sexual 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB378Lee 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 Whatley05/31/2011Signed
SB377Baldwin 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 Pittman05/25/2011Signed
SB376County roads, forestry harvesting operations, prior notice to county commission, limitations, civil fines, other permits, bonds prohibited, Sec. 23-1-80.1 addedCam Ward06/01/2011
SB375Legal 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 accessRoger Bedford, Jr.04/07/2011
SB374Electrical 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB373Economic 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 Irons05/04/2011
SB371Forestry Commission, administrative rules, violations pertaining to conduct of persons on land designated as state forest, penalties, Sec. 9-3-9 am'd.Tom Whatley04/07/2011
SB372Health, 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, repealedTammy Irons06/01/2011
SB370Acts 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, 29-1-27Cam Ward06/01/2011
SB369Forever Wild Land Trust, reauthorized for certain number of years, const. amend. (2011-20924)Dick Brewbaker06/02/2011Signed
SB368Capital punishment, mentally retarded defendant, procedures for court to determine, established, Sec. 13A-5-60 addedHank Sanders04/06/2011
SB367Public 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. Dial04/06/2011
SB366Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, electionWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley04/06/2011
SB365Alabama 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 repealedPaul Sanford06/01/2011
SB363State 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 Irons04/06/2011
SB364Indian Affairs Commission, appropriation from Indian Children's Scholarship Fund for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012Tammy Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB362Chiropractic 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. Reed06/01/2011
SB361Physical therapists, referral by physician or dentist, requirement removed, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-217 am'd.Bill Holtzclaw04/06/2011
SB360Criminal 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 Holtzclaw06/01/2011
SB359Senior 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. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB358Public 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 Pittman04/06/2011
SB357Jefferson 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-Madison04/06/2011
SB355County commission, county solid waste disposal service, volunteer fire department exempt from fees, Sec. 22-27-3 am'd.George M. “Marc” Keahey04/06/2011
SB356Montgomery, 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 Brewbaker05/26/2011Signed
SB354Insurance 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. Brooks04/06/2011
SB353Attorney 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB352Corporate income tax, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Sec. 40-18-34 am'd.Hank Sanders04/06/2011
SB351Income 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 Sanders04/06/2011
SB350Oil and gas, taxation, depletion allowance altered, limited to federal depletion allowance, Sec. 40-18-35 am'd.Tammy Irons04/05/2011
SB349Public works or works for businesses obtaining state or local incentive tax credits, abatements, or preferences, employment of certain amount of resident workers, penaltiesTammy Irons04/05/2011
SB347Revenue 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 repealedBen H. Brooks04/05/2011
SB348Income 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 Irons04/05/2011
SB346Trapping 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 Blackwell06/01/2011
SB345Community development districts, sale of alcoholic beverages in dry counties, definition of expanded, Sec. 35-8B-1 am'd.Roger Bedford, Jr.06/01/2011
SB344Marion Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to provide by general or local law, prior local laws ratified, const. amend.Roger Bedford, Jr.05/31/2011Signed
SB343Governor's Mansion Authority, established, members, duties, funding, employees, Governor's Mansion Advisory Board abolished, Secs. 41-9-530 to 41-9-532, inclusive, repealedArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB342Class 1 municipalities, waterworks board, interest on deposits, rate provided for, Act 80-327, 1980 Reg. Sess. am'd.Cam Ward05/26/2011Signed
SB341State employees, classified, suspensions, procedures for challenge or appeal revised, Sec. 36-26-28 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB339Talladega 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. Dial04/28/2011Signed
SB340Public 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 missingBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB338Elections, U. S. President, Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, compact adoptedGerald O. Dial04/05/2011
SB337Tax revenue, distribution altered, sales tax discount and use tax discount, distribution altered, Secs. 40-23-35, 40-23-77 am'd.Arthur Orr06/01/2011Signed
SB336Children'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 requiredArthur Orr04/27/2011
SB335Prepaid 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 repealedTammy Irons04/05/2011
SB334Schools, students taught at home by either private tutor or under church school law may participate in public K-12 extracurricular activities, Tim Tebow ActJ.T. Waggoner04/05/2011
SB333Education, public school K-12, minimum mandatory age of attendance decreased from seven to six, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.Tammy Irons06/01/2011
SB332Redemption of land sold for taxes, interest rate reduced only on tax amount due on date of sale, Sec. 40-10-122 am'd.Tammy Irons04/05/2011
SB330Physicians, licensed to practice medicine, who volunteers services with local Strategic Weapon and Assault Team (SWAT), immunity from civil liabilityJ.T. Waggoner04/05/2011
SB331Physical education, required in public school K-8, may include marching band, JROTC, or other specific activity, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd.J.T. Waggoner04/05/2011
SB329Entities 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 addedWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley04/05/2011
SB328Solicitor'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 Ward04/05/2011
SB327Secondary 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. Brooks04/05/2011
SB326Insurance 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. Brooks04/05/2011
SB325Dental 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 Bussman04/05/2011
SB324Attorney 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 Ward04/05/2011
SB323Jefferson Co., automobile rental tax, operative date of tax immediately, Act 2001-550, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.Cam Ward04/05/2011
SB322Piedmont, corp. limits alt.Del Marsh05/05/2011Signed
SB321University 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB320Real 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 Holley06/09/2011Signed
SB319Class 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. Waggoner04/27/2011
SB318Gambling devices, possession, penalty increased, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd.Greg J. Reed03/31/2011
SB317Telecommunications, 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, addedDel Marsh03/31/2011
SB315Class 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. Brooks06/09/2011Signed
SB316Uniform 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 Marsh06/09/2011Signed
SB314Insurance, 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 Blackwell06/01/2011
SB313School bus drivers, use of electronic device, mobile telephone, cellular telephone prohibited while operating school bus, penaltiesGerald H. Allen03/31/2011
SB312Elder 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 ActTammy Irons05/24/2011
SB311Child support, failure to pay, courts authorized to fine and imprison for contempt, Sec. 12-11-30 am'd.Tammy Irons05/31/2011
SB310Education 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. Waggoner05/26/2011Signed
SB309State 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 Marsh06/09/2011Signed
SB307Juvenile court, authorized to appoint court appointed special advocate (CASA) in certain juvenile proceedings, duties, qualifications of CASAs, specifiedTom Whatley03/31/2011
SB308Abortion, physician required to perform ultrasound prior to performing abortion, medical emergency excepted, civil and criminal penalties, Right to Know and See ActGerald H. Allen05/24/2011
SB306Contractors 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 specificationsGerald H. Allen03/29/2011
SB305Certificates 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. Reed03/29/2011
SB304State, county, or municipal building, road, bridge, project, or program may not be named for an individual currently serving in an elected officeArthur Orr03/29/2011
SB303Alabama Teachers' Planned Retirement Option (ATPRO), optional retirement account for members of Teachers' Retirement System beginning fiscal year 2012-2013Greg J. Reed06/01/2011
SB302Corrections 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB301Persons, defined to include all humans from moment of fertilizationCam Ward06/02/2011
SB300Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsJ.T. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB298Abortion, physician guidelines prior to administering an abortion-inducing drug, civil and criminal penalties, Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety ActGerald H. Allen05/24/2011
SB299Cockfighting, 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 Ward03/29/2011
SB297Architects, registered, engineers and land surveyors, licensed professional, civil action alleging negligence requires third-party certificate of merit affidavitMark Slade Blackwell03/29/2011
SB296Sex 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 Ward06/02/2011Signed
SB295Individual Development Account Program, established in Human Resources Department, created for individuals with low incomeTammy Irons06/01/2011Signed
SB294Lee Co., constable, office abolishedWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley04/21/2011Signed
SB293Lee Co., sheriff, authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen firearms, Act 98-577, 1998 Reg. Sess. am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley04/21/2011Signed
SB292Lee Co., coroner, vehicle allowance provided for, Act 2001-638, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley04/21/2011Signed
SB290Senate, 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 Marsh06/02/2011Signed
SB291Motor 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 Whatley06/01/2011
SB289Commercial 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. Waggoner06/02/2011Signed
SB288Nursing 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB287Veterans' 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 Marsh03/29/2011
SB286Controlled 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
SB285E-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 repealedRoger Bedford, Jr.03/24/2011
SB284Electioneering 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 Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB283Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.Tammy Irons06/01/2011
SB281Abortions, health insurance coverage of elective abortions, prohibited, exceptions, Abortion Coverage Prohibition ActJ.T. Waggoner05/24/2011
SB282Mental 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. Waggoner04/28/2011
SB280Fire 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 Holley06/01/2011
SB279State Personnel Board, adoption of tax deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs for state employees, Sec. 36-26-14 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB278Teachers, 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 ActJ.T. Waggoner03/24/2011
SB277Recreational 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.06/01/2011Signed
SB276Motor 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. Brooks06/01/2011
SB274Public elementary and secondary schools, start date of academic year, specified, School Start and End Date ActWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley03/24/2011
SB275Alabama Peace Officers Hall of Fame, board membership, qualifications, terms, diversity, selection of chair every two years, Sec. 41-9-870 am'd.Jimmy Holley06/01/2011
SB273Alabama 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 Pittman06/01/2011
SB272Drugs, prescription, exempt from business license tax based on gross receipts, Sec. 40-23-4.1 am'd.Tammy Irons06/01/2011
SB271Public 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 Orr05/05/2011Signed
SB270Children, 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 Dunn06/01/2011
SB269Insurance 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, repealedMark Slade Blackwell06/02/2011Signed
SB267Probation, 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 Ward06/09/2011Signed
SB268Insurance 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 Blackwell06/01/2011
SB266Judicial 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. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB265Elevator 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB264Grandparents, 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 Smith05/31/2011
SB263Real property, mortgages, foreclosures, redemption limited for property other than agriculture and forestry property, reduced, Sec. 6-5-248 am'd.Mark Slade Blackwell06/01/2011
SB262Alabama Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, income tax refund check-off for a contribution to, provided, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.Gerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB261Motor vehicles, school bus operation, handheld cell phone or handheld wireless communication device, use while driving prohibited, exceptions, penaltiesDick Brewbaker03/24/2011
SB260Schools, 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 Brewbaker05/25/2011
SB259Felony 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 ActWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley03/24/2011
SB258Kidney Foundation, Inc., appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports requiredCam Ward04/27/2011
SB257State 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 repealedPaul Sanford03/22/2011
SB256Illegal 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 Ward05/24/2011
SB255Entertainment 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 Ward06/09/2011Signed
SB254Sales tax, estimated payments, average monthly tax liability threshold increased, Sec. 40-23-7 am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley06/01/2011
SB253Motor 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” Keahey04/26/2011Signed
SB252Transportation 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 Orr06/01/2011Signed
SB250Public Service Commission, inspection and supervision fees, portion distrib. to General Fund, Sec. 37-4-23 am'd.Paul Sanford03/22/2011
SB251Garrett 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 Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB249State 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 Glover03/22/2011
SB248Colleges and universities, boards of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditionsBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB247Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd.Hank Sanders03/22/2011
SB246Toxic substances exposure, statute of limitations extended, retroactive effect, Jack Cline Act, Sec. 6-2-30 am'd.Hank Sanders03/22/2011
SB245Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administeringHank Sanders03/22/2011
SB243Definition of Moral Turpitude Act, established, crimes which disqualify citizens from voting provided, Sec. 17-3-30.1 addedHank Sanders05/31/2011
SB244Death penalty, persons under certain age exemptHank Sanders03/22/2011
SB242Children 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 CouncilRusty Glover06/01/2011Signed
SB241Innocence 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 LegislatureHank Sanders03/22/2011
SB240Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports requiredArthur Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB239Children First Trust Fund, receipts allocated for State Board of Education transferred to General Fund during fiscal year ending 2011Rusty Glover06/01/2011
SB238Midwives, 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, repealedHank Sanders03/22/2011
SB237Teacher 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 Pittman06/01/2011
SB235Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.Arthur Orr06/01/2011
SB236Governor and state agencies authorized to furlough state employees during times of economic distress, Sec. 36-26-26.1 addedArthur Orr03/22/2011
SB234Gambling devices, possession, penalty increased, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd.William “Bill” M. Beasley06/01/2011
SB233Juvenile 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 Irons06/01/2011
SB232Revenue 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 repealedBen H. Brooks03/22/2011
SB231Counties and municipalities authorized to establish public authority for promoting tourism, members, duties, powersBen H. Brooks06/09/2011Signed
SB230Elections, 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-Madison03/22/2011
SB229Funerals, disrupting, crime further provided for, distance of protest from property line of funeral facility further provided for, Sec. 13A-11-17 am'd.Tom Whatley06/01/2011
SB227Industrial 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. Dial06/01/2011
SB228Conservation 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 addedTom Whatley06/01/2011
SB226Alabama 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB225Competitive bids, contracts of higher education institutions, minimum amount increased, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.Gerald O. Dial06/01/2011
SB224Salvage 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 Marsh06/02/2011Signed
SB223Data 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB222Ethics, 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 Marsh06/01/2011Signed
SB220Motor 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 Holley06/01/2011
SB221Coosa Co., water systems, private, water furnished by municipality, regulated by municipality rather than Public Service CommissionJimmy Holley04/14/2011Signed
SB219Education, 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. Waggoner06/02/2011Signed
SB218Legal 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB217Honor 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 ActTammy Irons06/02/2011
SB216Disabled, 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB215Health care, persons, employers, or health care providers, mandatory participation in any health care system prohibited, const. amend.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB214Dentists 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 Marsh03/10/2011
SB212Wrongful 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 Ward05/31/2011Signed
SB213Ethics, 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 Marsh03/10/2011
SB211Domectic 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-6-143Tammy Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB210Title insurers, closing or settlement insurance for settlement agents, issuance authorized, Sec. 27-3-6.1 addedJ.T. Waggoner06/01/2011
SB209Nursing scholarships, qualifications altered, funding increased, appropriation, Secs. 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, 34-21-63 am'd.Tom Whatley06/01/2011
SB208Perry Co., lodging tax levied, collection, distrib.Bobby D. Singleton05/05/2011Signed
SB207Money judgments not based on a contract action, computation of interest further regulated, Sec. 8-8-10 am'd. (2011-20350)Cam Ward05/31/2011Signed
SB206Code 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 StateJimmy Holley05/03/2011Signed
SB204Criminal 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB205Revenue 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB203Port 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. Reed04/27/2011
SB202Health, abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans, State of Alabama opts out of authorizing, Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out ActGerald H. Allen05/31/2011
SB201Abortions, health insurance coverage of elective abortions, prohibited, exceptions, Abortion Coverage Prohibition ActGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB200Sales 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 materialsBill Holtzclaw03/10/2011
SB199Municipalities, 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 Holtzclaw06/01/2011
SB198Lake View, boundaries altered to annex municipal complexGerald H. Allen05/24/2011
SB196Child 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, repealedCam Ward06/01/2011
SB197Filing a false lien against public officer or employee, crime established, penaltiesCam Ward06/09/2011
SB195Competitive bids, Internet procedures required under certain conditions, Secs. 39-2-2, 41-16-50 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB194Animals, 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 Irons04/27/2011
SB193Talladega College, appropriationTrip Pittman03/09/2011
SB192Alcoholic 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 Marsh06/01/2011Signed
SB191Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriationTrip Pittman03/09/2011
SB190Freight lines and equipment companies, license tax credit for eligible expenses for maintenance, repairs, and improvements of railroad cars, authorized, Sec. 40-21-52.1 addedGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB188Hate crimes, crimes of arson, burglary, or criminal mischief committed against religious property, additional penalties, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.Gerald O. Dial06/01/2011
SB189Law 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 officersBen H. Brooks05/24/2011
SB187Civil procedure, admissibility of expert witness opinions further provided for, Sec. 12-21-160 am'd. (2011-20553)Cam Ward06/01/2011Signed
SB186Motor 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 Holley04/06/2011
SB185Misdemeanor non-traffic violations, issuance of electronic uniform non-traffic citation and complaint (eUNTCC), summons and complaint process or notice to appear in courtCam Ward06/02/2011Signed
SB184Product liability action for relief against sellers that are not manufacturers, prohibited, Secs. 6-5-501, 6-5-521 am'd. (2011-20347)Cam Ward06/01/2011Signed
SB183Abortion, health care insurance plans established pursuant to federal law, prohibited from coveringGreg J. Reed06/01/2011
SB182Children, deaf or blind, county or municipality authorized to place warning signs on residential roads or streetsBen H. Brooks06/09/2011
SB181Environmental Management Department, civil penalties for violations, minimum penalty amount deleted, Sec. 22-22A-5 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB180Alabama 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 Marsh06/09/2011
SB179Industrial 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 Marsh06/09/2011Signed
SB178Real 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, addedDel Marsh05/05/2011
SB177Schools, 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 repealedGerald O. Dial03/08/2011
SB176Liens 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB175Legislature, 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. Beasley03/08/2011
SB174Tuskegee University, appropriationWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley03/08/2011
SB173Income 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. repealedBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB172Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd.Tammy Irons06/02/2011Signed
SB171Public 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB169Counties, 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 repealedArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB170Boats, including outboard motors and parts, vessel trailer, identification numbers and registration, altering prohibited, penalties including illegal possession, forfeitureJ.T. Waggoner05/24/2011Signed
SB168Jefferson Co., county employees, certain positions to be employees at-will, transfer from classified to unclassified, return of unclassified employee to classified service, compensation, benefitsJ.T. Waggoner03/31/2011
SB167Civil actions, obesity or weight gain, suits prohibited, limited exceptions, Commonsense Consumption ActGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB166Food nutrition labeling, restaurants and vending machines, regulation reserved to the Legislature, not to affect federal regulationsGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB165Jefferson 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. Waggoner03/08/2011
SB164Criminal bail bonds, bondsmen and professional surety companies, requirements increased, Secs. 15-13-22, 15-13-159 am'd.Cam Ward03/08/2011
SB162Corrections 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 Orr03/31/2011Signed
SB163Businesses or public employers, required to verify legal status of new employees through federal E-Verify program, penaltiesRodger Smitherman05/31/2011
SB161Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, employees, salaries and expenses, payment from State General Fund further provided for, Sec. 31-5-14 am'd.Gerald O. Dial06/09/2011
SB160Funerals, 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. Dial06/01/2011
SB159Income 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB158Municipalities, 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 Pittman06/09/2011Signed
SB157Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, not subject to Alabama Insurance Code, Sec. 16-25A-5 am'd.Trip Pittman03/03/2011
SB156Legislature, 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. Allen03/03/2011
SB154Dental services, certain health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations plans, setting fees for services not covered by the plan, prohibitedPaul Bussman03/03/2011
SB155Pharmacy, 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 ruleWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley05/31/2011Signed
SB153Agricultural tourist attractions, to be defined by rule and approved by Agriculture and Industries Department, application and renewal fees, directional signs under certain conditionsCam Ward06/01/2011
SB152Small businesses, expansion or construction of new commercial property, noneducational ad valorem tax exemption authorized for certain time period, reappraisalCam Ward04/05/2011
SB151Pesticides and pesticide devices, registration biennially, new fee schedule, Sec. 2-27-9 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB150Income tax, credit to certain manufacturing or telecommunication facilities for construction, upgrading, or expansion of existing facilities and equipment, and retraining of employeesCam Ward06/01/2011
SB149Public 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 Holley03/03/2011
SB148Mobile Co., municipal courts, solicitor's fee, distrib. to municipal general fund for law enforcement purposesBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB146Judicial system officer or employee, threatening harm or violence against, crime established, death penalty, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd.Tammy Irons06/01/2011
SB147Pardons 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB145Drivers' 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB144Homeland 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 DepartmentRusty Glover06/01/2011
SB143Veterans' 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 Glover06/01/2011Signed
SB142Pardons 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 personnelCam Ward06/01/2011
SB141Schools, exercise and recreation facilities, joint use agreements between schools, local governments, and private entities, immunity from liability, legislative findingsCam Ward03/03/2011
SB140Forever Wild Land Trust, payments into extended 20 yearsGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB139Elections, 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 Pittman04/12/2011Signed
SB138Firefighters 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 rulesGerald H. Allen03/01/2011
SB137Motor 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 Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB136Elections, 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 Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB135Municipal 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 Sanford06/01/2011
SB134Municipal public housing authorities, eminent domain power deleted, Sec. 24-1-28 am'd.Paul Sanford06/01/2011
SB133General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departmentsArthur Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB132Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public educationTrip Pittman03/01/2011
SB130Firefighters' 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 Whatley05/25/2011
SB131Residency, declaration by persons outside the state on military duty, mission assignment, etc., filing with judge of probate, not effective for election purposesTom Whatley06/01/2011
SB129Firefighters 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. Dial05/25/2011Signed
SB128Private 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB127Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.Gerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB126Income 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 Whatley03/01/2011
SB124Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, hunting season extended before and after regular gun deer season, Sec. 9-11-244 am'd.Rusty Glover06/01/2011
SB125National 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” Keahey03/01/2011
SB123Fertilizers, local ordinance, rule, or regulation pertaining to prohibited, entire subject matter of Agriculture and Industries Department, exceptionClay Scofield06/01/2011Signed
SB122Income tax refunds approved by Revenue Department, state Controller required to give priority to payment of refund over any other paymentWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley06/01/2011
SB121Education 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 repealedCam Ward03/01/2011
SB120Legislative 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB119Drugs, 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB117Controlled substances, Schedule I, cathinone compounds, included and subject to regulation and penalties, duties to State Board of HealthTammy Irons05/31/2011
SB118Early 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 EducationArthur Orr03/08/2011
SB116Work release programs, inmate earnings, forfeiture required when inmate escapes from work release, Secs. 14-8-6, 14-8-37 am'd.Arthur Orr06/01/2011
SB115Public assistance, fraudulent means to establish eligibility, prohibited, penaltiesJ.T. Waggoner06/02/2011
SB114Public 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB113Corrections Department, prescription medication, unused, redispensing authorized under certain conditionsArthur Orr06/09/2011Signed
SB112Poll 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 Irons06/02/2011Signed
SB110Motor 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 Orr06/01/2011
SB111Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend.Arthur Orr06/01/2011
SB109Food, defined in the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC, counties and municipalities authorized to exempt local sales tax onArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB108Employees' 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 takenArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB107Public 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. Beasley03/01/2011
SB106Public 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. Beasley03/01/2011
SB104Rebates, submission of within certain time by issuer, required, violation deemed deceptive trade practice, Sec. 8-19-5.1 addedWilliam “Bill” M. Beasley05/25/2011
SB105Real 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 repealedBen H. Brooks05/05/2011
SB103Abuse 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
SB102Finance Department, Purchasing Division, establishment and maintenance of statewide database for bids or proposals for public contracts, required, database accessible through InternetArthur Orr06/01/2011
SB101Cell 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 Marsh03/01/2011
SB100Tuscaloosa Co., occupational tax, levy prohibited, const. amend.Gerald H. Allen05/26/2011Signed
SB98Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, emergency contracts treatment, Secs. 29-2-41.1, 41-16-72 am'd.Tammy Irons04/06/2011
SB99Baldwin Co., occupational tax, levy prohibited, const. amend.Trip Pittman05/25/2011Signed
SB97Children, 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 ActTammy Irons03/24/2011
SB96Elections, 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 Irons04/06/2011
SB95Ethics, lobbyists required to report any item excluded from definition of thing of value whatever the actual cost, Sec. 36-25-19 am'd.Cam Ward06/01/2011
SB94Funeral 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 Ward06/02/2011Signed
SB93Corrections 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 offendersRoger Bedford, Jr.03/01/2011
SB91Motor 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 Glover03/01/2011
SB92Graysville, corp. limits alt.Cam Ward03/03/2011
SB90Sheriff, employees, immunity, Sec. 14-6-1, 36-22-3 am'd.Jimmy Holley06/09/2011Signed
SB89Veterans, 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
SB88Ephedrine, 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 Irons03/01/2011
SB87Telephone 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 Marsh06/01/2011Signed
SB86Elections, 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB85Agritourism, liability of agritourism professional limited under certain circumstances, exceptions, warning notices at entrance to agritourism activity required under certain conditionsGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB84Property owners, liability limited for leasing property for hunting or fishing, Landowners Protection ActGerald H. Allen05/24/2011Signed
SB83Municipalities, police jurisdiction, zoning authorizedJ.T. Waggoner03/01/2011
SB82Food 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 conditionsLinda Coleman-Madison03/01/2011
SB81Public 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. Beasley06/09/2011Signed
SB80Environment, 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB79Counties, 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 authorizedDel Marsh03/01/2011
SB78Public 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 authorizedDel Marsh04/26/2011Signed
SB77Economic 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 timeDel Marsh04/28/2011Signed
SB76Industrial 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 Marsh04/28/2011Signed
SB75Juries, 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 Marsh03/01/2011
SB73Motor 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 Beason06/01/2011
SB74Homestead exemption for the disabled and the elderly, minimum income limit increased, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB72Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, new participation prohibited, limits on interest paid on DROP accounts, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.Del MarshMissingSigned
SB71Municipal annexations, validated and ratified under certain conditions, Sec. 11-42-5 am'd.Scott Beason04/28/2011Signed
SB70Alabama Consumer Credit Act (Mini-Code), consumer credit transactions, late charge increased under certain conditions, Sec. 5-19-4 am'd.Gerald O. Dial06/01/2011
SB68Competitive 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 Holley03/01/2011
SB69Raw forest products, commercial use, equitable economic incentives for all usersGerald O. Dial06/01/2011
SB67Driving 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. Brooks06/02/2011Signed
SB66Corrections 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, penaltiesGerald H. Allen06/01/2011
SB65Historic Preservation Fund, Alabama State, income tax refund check-off for a contribution to, provided, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.Gerald H. Allen06/02/2011Signed
SB64Rules 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. Allen06/01/2011
SB63Volunteer fire departments, certain authorized to establish workers' compensation pool for payment of claims, Industrial Relations Department to administerGerald H. Allen03/01/2011
SB62State 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. Allen03/01/2011
SB61Foreign 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB59Civil 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 Ward05/31/2011Signed
SB60Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians supervised by pharmacist, appropriately trained, authorized to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and insertsCam Ward06/01/2011
SB58Criminal 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB57Exceptional 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 Ward03/01/2011
SB56Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.Cam Ward03/01/2011
SB55Elections, 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 rulesCam Ward06/01/2011Signed
SB53Infants 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 Irons06/09/2011Signed
SB54Notaries 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, repealedTammy Irons05/24/2011Signed
SB52Foundation 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 Brewbaker05/05/2011Signed
SB51Schools, Foundation Program, minimum instructional days decreased for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.Dick Brewbaker06/01/2011
SB49Game and fish, yellow perch raised in farm ponds, excluded from sale prohibition, Sec. 9-11-84 am'd.Clay Scofield06/09/2011Signed
SB50Businesses, certain companies that create jobs, tax incentives authorized, requirements and standards for qualificationCam Ward06/01/2011
SB48Probate 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 addedBen H. Brooks05/31/2011Signed
SB47Pardons 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 Ward06/09/2011Signed
SB46Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, health care providers, institutions, and payers right to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, injunctive reliefCam Ward06/01/2011
SB45Pregnant women, umbilical cord blood, education regarding the potential benefits of donations, storage, and use, Umbilical Cord Blood Storage Information ActCam Ward06/01/2011
SB44Civil practice, Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act, adopted, use of unsworn declarations under certain conditions if declarant is outside of United StatesCam Ward06/01/2011
SB43Public 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 Brewbaker04/19/2011Signed
SB42Private 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 ActDel Marsh06/01/2011
SB40Juries, 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 Marsh06/01/2011
SB41Child support, delinquent amounts, court authorized to waive interest upon agreement of parties, Sec. 30-3-6.1 am'd.Del Marsh06/01/2011
SB39Elections, 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 rulesRodger Smitherman03/01/2011
SB38Psychology, 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, repealedCam Ward03/01/2011
SB37Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.Roger Bedford, Jr.06/01/2011
SB36Controlled 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
SB35Class 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 fundsCam Ward06/01/2011
SB34Controlled 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB33Motor 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB32Motor 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-Madison03/31/2011
SB31Firearms, municipalities authorized to regulate and prohibit carrying firearms in municipal buildings and on municipal property, Sec. 11-45-1.1 am'd.Linda Coleman-Madison03/01/2011
SB29Private 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 Ward03/01/2011
SB30Consumer rebates, advertising without providing full amount deemed deceptive trade practice, Secs. 8-19-3, 8-19-5 am'd.Linda Coleman-Madison03/01/2011
SB28Banks 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 Ward05/31/2011
SB27Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation for the Spay-Neuter Program, income tax refund check-off for voluntary contribution to, duties to Revenue DepartmentCam Ward06/01/2011
SB26Military 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 Ward03/24/2011
SB25Student 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 Ward06/01/2011
SB24Legislature, vote required to override gubernatorial veto, increased, Section 125 (Section 125, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.Dick Brewbaker06/01/2011
SB23Private 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 Ward03/01/2011
SB22Municipalities, municipal ordinances, fines in certain cases designated and recodified, Sec. 11-45-9 am'd.; Sec. 13A-5-12.1 repealedDick Brewbaker06/09/2011Signed
SB20Municipalities, ordinances, planning, zoning, or licensing of businesses, publication or posting further provided for, Sec. 11-45-8 am'd.Cam Ward06/02/2011Signed
SB21Veterans, education benefits, qualifications altered, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd.Cam Ward03/01/2011
SB19Speed limits on highways, enforcement by municipalities authorized, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd.Cam Ward03/01/2011
SB18Family law, resolution of certain matters through collaborative law agreement, process requirements, privileged communications, Uniform Collaborative Law ActCam Ward03/01/2011
SB17Elections, independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd.Cam Ward06/01/2011
SB16Campaign finance disclosure reports, electronic filing authorized, Secs. 17-5-8, 17-5-9 am'd.; Act 2009-751, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.Cam Ward03/01/2011
SB15Businesses, certain companies that create jobs, tax incentives authorized, requirements and standards for qualificationCam Ward03/01/2011
SB14Municipalities, ordinances, planning, zoning, or licensing of businesses, publication or posting further provided for, Sec. 11-45-8 am'd.Cam Ward03/01/2011
SB13Antifreeze and engine coolant, addition of bittering agent (denatonium benzoate) required, exceptionsCam Ward06/01/2011
SB12Shelby Co., 18th Judicial Circuit, additional district judge, election, conditional appropriationCam Ward03/01/2011
SB10Homestead exemption, cost-of-living adjustment, Sec. 40-9-19 am'd.Ben H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB11Motor 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 addedCam Ward06/01/2011
SB8Homestead exemption for the disabled and the aged, minimum income limit increased, Sec. 40-9-21 am'd.Ben H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB9Homestead exemption, increased, Sec. 40-9-19 am'd.Ben H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB7Property insurers, commercial and residential, disclosure of discounts for construction or improvements to property to withstand windstorm damageBen H. Brooks06/01/2011
SB6Coastal 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 damagesBen H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB5Homeowners 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 AssociationBen H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB4Homeowners 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. Brooks06/01/2011
SB3Homeowners 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 ActBen H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB2Insurance 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 ActBen H. Brooks03/01/2011
SB1Catastrophe 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 accountBen H. Brooks03/01/2011
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