2012 Alabama House Bills

A list of all 2012 Alabama House Bills. Click any bill to read the full text and get the current status.

BillTitleSponsorLast ActionSigned
HB785Randolph Co., tobacco tax, portion distrib. for establishment of District Community Service Office, Act 2003-213, 2003 Reg. Sess. amended and reenacted; Act 2010-402, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.Richard J. Laird05/16/2012
HB784Third Party Prescription Program Act, not applicable to Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, Sec. 34-23-116 am'd.Jay Love05/09/2012
HB783Blount County, Forty-First Judicial Circuit, district attorney authorized to establish pretrial diversion program; procedures, feesJeremy Oden05/09/2012
HB782Butler Co., sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retail licensees, authorizedCharles O. Newton05/16/2012Signed
HB780Tuskegee, corporate limits alt.Pebblin W. Warren05/09/2012
HB781Education Trust Fund (ETF), transfer of certain funds to State General Fund and to provide for repayment to the ETF, Sec. 29-9-2, 29-9-3 am'dArtis McCampbell05/02/2012
HB779Board of Cosmetology, clock hour qualifications for licensure further provided for, Sec. 34-27A-22 am'dElaine Beech05/09/2012
HB778Lake View, corp. limits alt.Elaine Beech05/02/2012
HB777Washington Co., county commissions, expenditure on road construction equipment or debt limited until next term, transfer of certain funds to County Road and Bridge FundElaine Beech05/10/2012Signed
HB776Geneva County, sales tax, county commission authorized to levy additional tax, collect, distribution for jail construction, road and bridges, and resouces officers, referendumDonnie Chesteen05/16/2012Signed
HB774Driving or operating a vehicle as defined (including vessels) under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal negligent homicide or assault in the first degree amended to include, Secs. 13A-6-4, 13A-6-20 am'd.Barry Mask05/01/2012
HB775Humane Society of Elmore County, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxBarry Mask05/01/2012
HB773Racing, takeout deducted by a racing operator designated for Alabama bred horses, Sec. 11-65-31 am'dJim McClendon05/01/2012
HB772St. Clair Co., warrant recall fee for City of MoodyDickie Drake05/10/2012Signed
HB771Talladega County, tobacco tax, distribution to Talladega County Volunteer Program, Act 90-424, 1990 Reg. Sess. am'dBarbara Bigsby Boyd05/10/2012Signed
HB770Cleburne County, court costs, drug and violent crime reduction fee, criminal cases, distribution and circuit clerk and sheriff for Calhoun/Cleburne Drug and Violent Crime Task ForceRichard Lindsey05/16/2012Signed
HB768Health benefit plans, breast cancer reconstruction surgery, coverage required on individual health benefit plans after a mastectomy, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'dPebblin W. Warren05/01/2012
HB769Hospitals, breast reconstruction surgery, hospitals licensed by the State Board of Health that provide mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy required to provide information to patients concerning the option of breast reconstructive surgeryPebblin W. Warren05/01/2012
HB767Macon Co., Economic Development Authority, board of directors, additional members to be added by 2/3 quorum of directors, members appointed by directors to serve four year terms, consecutive term restriction removed, county commission to distribute funds from severance tax, Act 93-875, 1993 Reg. Sess., am'dPebblin W. Warren05/10/2012Signed
HB766Russell County, levy additional cigarette tax, distribution of proceeds from additional tax to Russell County Historical Association, General Fund of Phenix City, and Russell County General Fund, const. amend.Lesley Vance05/08/2012
HB765Law enforcement officers, continuing education, chief of police and law enforcement officers required to complete continuing education courses that consist of a certain number of hours of instruction on dealing with mentally ill patients, Sec. 36-21-51 am'dDexter Grimsley05/01/2012
HB763Houston County, county commission, vacancies, special election to fill, retroactive effectPaul W. Lee05/10/2012Signed
HB764Pike County, establish additional voting centersAlan Boothe05/16/2012Signed
HB762Law enforcemenet officers, recertification relating to the use of deadly force required, penalties, hearingMike Ball04/26/2012
HB761Open Records Act, government official response to a citizen's request regarding a public record or records, time limitDexter Grimsley04/26/2012
HB760Farm wineries, licensing, fees, distribution, and sale of wine, Secs. 28-3-1, 28-7-13, 28-7-18, 28-7-22 am'dJoe Hubbard04/26/2012
HB758Baldwin County, municipality, abatement of weeds a nuisance, procedures, Legislature by local law may also provide for, const. amend.Harry Shiver05/16/2012
HB759Electricians, licensure of certain electricians licensed by a municipality prior to January 1, 2010, license limited, Sec. 34-36-7 am'dSteve Hurst04/26/2012
HB757Child custody, parenting plan required, shared time required if parents fit or unless agree otherwise, criteria to determine fitness, content of parenting plan, court to designate when parties can not agree, Secs. 30-3-1, 30-3-2 repealedJim Patterson04/26/2012
HB756Greene Co., ad valorem tax, co. comm. auth. to levy add'l., distrib. to emergency medical services, referendum, termination dateArtis McCampbell05/10/2012Signed
HB755Health specification for defibrillators, Sec. 6-5-332.3 am'dAlan Boothe05/09/2012
HB754Nurses, certified registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives, authorized to prescribe certain controlled substances, Secs. 20-2-214, 20-2-217 am'd; Secs. 20-2-250 to 20-2-259, inclusive, addedGreg Wren04/26/2012
HB752Franklin County, distribution of certain funds for economic development to the Franklin County Development AuthorityJohnny Mack Morrow05/10/2012Signed
HB753Boats and boating, Conservation and Natural Resources Department, certificate of title required for all vessels and vessel trailers, procedure and requirements, Uniform Certificate Vessel Act adopted, Sec. 33-5-9 am'dPaul Beckman04/26/2012
HB751Baldwin 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.Randy Davis05/16/2012
HB750Consumer and Consumer Protection, data collectors notify upon breach of security regarding personal information required, deceptive trade practicesDuwayne Bridges04/24/2012
HB749Baldwin County, landfills, authorized to expend revenues from the operation of any landfill for certain specified purposes, charge and alter tipping fees, const. amend.Randy Davis05/09/2012
HB747Taxation, realignment of distribution of use tax on automobiles to provide additional funding for State General Fund, Sec. 40-23-85 am'dGreg Wren04/24/2012
HB748Baldwin County, sales tax levied, distribution of proceeds to Board of Education, const. amend.Randy Davis05/16/2012Signed
HB746Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, electionMark Tuggle04/24/2012
HB745Counties, certain counties who have filed Chapter 9 bankruptcy may levy and collect certain taxes, financial advisory committee establishedJack Williams05/09/2012
HB744Alabama military personnel prevented from assisting United States Armed Forces in detaining citizens in violation of United States Constitution or laws of AlabamaJay Love04/24/2012
HB743Drivers' licenses, renewal period, extended to 6 months prior to expiration, Sec. 32-6-1 am'dHarry Shiver05/09/2012
HB742Mobile Co., courts costs in circuit and district courts, additional, distrib. to Law Library FundJamie Ison05/09/2012
HB741Winston County, Judge of Probate, salary basis, issuance of motor vehicle license plates, const. amend.Lesley Vance05/16/2012Signed
HB740Russell Co., sheriff, authorized to provide retiring officer and supernumerary sheriff with badge and pistol, retroactive effectLesley Vance05/10/2012Signed
HB739Abortion, Women's Right to Know Act, additional findings provided for, ultrasound of unborn child displayed on screen within women's line of vision seeking abortion, Secs. 26-23A-2, 26-23A-4 am'dRandy Wood04/19/2012
HB738Russell County, sheriff, expense allowance and compensationLesley Vance05/16/2012Signed
HB736Wine, Farm wineries, licensing, fees, distribution, and sale of wine, Secs. 28-3-1, 28-7-13, 28-7-18 am'dBecky Nordgren04/19/2012
HB737National Guard, State Defense Force, further provided for as augmentation force, Adjutant General authorized to adopt rules, Sec. 31-2-8 am'dDuwayne Bridges05/09/2012
HB735Covington County, law library fee further provided for, const. amend.Mike Jones05/03/2012Signed
HB734Foundation Program and Postsecondary Education, supplemental appropriationJay Love05/10/2012Signed
HB732Randolph County, sheriff, salary and additional expense allowanceRichard J. Laird05/08/2012Signed
HB733Commercial development authorities, formation, requirement that incorporator be a natural person or qualified elector remove; Secs. 11-54-171, 11-54-173, 11-54-174, 11-54-178, 11-54-190 am'dAlan Harper05/16/2012Signed
HB731Local supernumerary tax officials, authorized to qualify for supernumerary status based on years of service, Sec. 40-6-1 am'dRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB730Transportation Department, life-cycle cost analysis, major infrastructure project before appropriation by LegislatureMac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB729Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association, Coastal Area defined, credit for insurance writings in Coastal Area, Sec. 27-1-24 am'd.Joseph C. Mitchell04/19/2012
HB728Insurance, catastrophe wind coverage, non-catastrophe wind coverage, non-wind coverage homeowners and dwelling insurance, premium detail required by personal property insurerJoseph C. Mitchell04/19/2012
HB726Homeowners 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 informationJoseph C. Mitchell04/19/2012
HB727Utilities, expand the definition of certain wastewater service provider for regulation by the Public Service Commission, Sec. 37-4-2A added; Secs. 22-25B-6, 37-4-1 am'dMary Sue McClurkin04/19/2012
HB725Cigarettes, user fee added, distrib., Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.Pebblin W. Warren04/19/2012
HB724Property insurance, hurricane deductible only applied on damages from named hurricane or tropical storm, certain personal lines insurance policies to offer voluntary buy-back provision, penaltiesYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012
HB723Homeowners 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 AssociationYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012
HB722Property insurers, commercial and residential, disclosure of discounts for construction or improvements to property to withstand windstorm damageYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012
HB721Catastrophe 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 accountYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012
HB719Wetumpka, corp. limits alt.Barry Mask05/16/2012Signed
HB720Homeowners 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 ActYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012
HB718Commission to Reduce Poverty, membership further provided for, Sec. 29-2-250 am'dPatricia Todd05/03/2012
HB717Alabama Consumer Credit Act, exemption from license fee removed for certain individuals, Sec. 5-19-22 am'dPatricia Todd04/19/2012
HB716Perry County, court costs, law enforcement defenders fee, collected on service of process in civil cases, distrib. general fund, Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, Solicitor's Fund, Sheriff's FundRalph Howard05/09/2012
HB715Perry County, Solicitors fee, civil cases in circuit and district courts, distrib. to District Attorney and Circuit ClerkRalph Howard05/09/2012
HB714Bullock County, sheriff, authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System, Repeal Amendment 676 (Section 4, Local Amendments, Bullock County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd, const. amend.Pebblin W. Warren05/03/2012Signed
HB712The Medicaid Paygo Act, Cigarettes, user fee added, distrib., Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.Joe Hubbard04/19/2012
HB713Insurance Department, required to collect information from insurance companies on homeowners insurance policies and premiums and post aggregate information on website, penalties for insurance companies not in compliance, Property Insurance Clarity ActJoseph C. Mitchell04/19/2012
HB711Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, veterans organizations making nominations, Gold Star Mothers, Gold Stars Wives, and the Noncommissioned Officers Association, Inc., added to nominating organizations, Sec. 31-5-3 am'd.Paul W. Lee04/19/2012
HB710Methamphetamine laboratories (meth labs), decontamination and certificate of inspection by Health Department, public disclosure of location required to be recorded on websiteMike Millican04/19/2012
HB709Caller ID fraud, criminal penalties for entering false information into a caller identification system in order to defraud or deceive a recipient, providedLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB708Gambling, constitutional amendments in Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Mobile, Etowah Calhoun, St. Clair, Walker, Covington, Macon, Houston, Morgan, Russell, Lowndes, Limestone, and Greene Counties and City of Jasper, authorizing bingo to be conducted by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations repealed, const. amend.Alvin Holmes04/17/2012
HB707Bibb County, court costs, additional increase in circuit and district courts for security of county buildings by sheriffApril Weaver05/03/2012Signed
HB706Sheffield, corp. limits alt. to annex certain property and the old Norfolk Southern Railroad Company bridge over the Tennessee River located partially in Colbert County and partially in Lauderdale CountyMarcel Black05/10/2012Signed
HB704Tuscaloosa, police officers and firefighters, retirement system, disability, termination of employment, contributions, deferred retirement, further provided for, Act 99-568, 1999 Reg. Sess. am'd.Bill Poole05/10/2012Signed
HB705Civil actions, expedited, when damages do not exceed $100,000, Supreme Court to implement rules regardingBill Poole04/17/2012
HB703Bail bonds, fees collected by person issuing, fee paid upon adjudication of case, distrib. to Unified Judicial Systems, Solicitor's Fund, court clerks and sheriffBlaine Galliher05/09/2012
HB702Taxation, privilege, business tax, provider exemption to dormant entities, Sec. 40-14A-44 addedJay Love05/16/2012
HB701Calhoun Co., absentee ballots, county commission authorized to manage, const. amend.K.L. Brown05/10/2012Signed
HB700Alabama Cyber Technology Authority created, membership, powers, dissolutionJay Love05/08/2012
HB698Crimes and offenses, cruelty to animals, aggravated cruelty to animals established, cruelty to animals amended, Sec. 13A-11-14 am'dJoe Faust04/17/2012
HB699Alternative fuels, incentives, biodiesel, cellulosic alcohol, compressed natural gas, use of vehicles using alternative fuels promoted, Sec. 23-2-150 am'dGreg Wren04/17/2012
HB697Driving under the influence, suspension period for refusing to submit to a blood alcohol content test increased to over a yearMike Jones05/09/2012
HB696Medicaid, nursing facilities, monthly surcharge from May 20, 2012, until August 31, 2013, Secs. 40-26B-21, 40-26B-22 am'dJim Barton05/16/2012Signed
HB695Mobile Co., constables, qualifications, minimum standards, and training, Constable Administrative Board, established, members, powers, duties, compensation, yearly training requirements, Act 2005-95, 2005 Reg. Sess. repealedJim Barton04/26/2012
HB694Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Sec.13A-3-23 am'dArtis McCampbell04/17/2012
HB693Motor vehicles, drivers' licenses, foreign nationals, definition amended to delete reference to persons who are not lawful permanent residents, Sec. 32-6-10.1 am'd.Micky Hammon05/09/2012
HB691Blount Co., court costs, Legislature authorized to alter, distribution, Amendment 344 (Section 2, Local Amendments, Blount County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.Elwyn Thomas05/03/2012
HB692Gulf State Park, development, submission of proposals, criteria, review by department, acceptance or rejection, proposal exempt from certain statutesVictor Gaston05/09/2012
HB690Planning Commission, territorial jurisdiction outside corp. limits, exception in counties with population 400,000 or more, Sec. 11-52-30 am'dSteve McMillan05/01/2012
HB689Pawnshops, manufactured home titles, land deeds and real estate not pledged goods, fees increased, regulation, confiscation of property by local law enforcement, Secs. 5-19A-2, 5-19A-7, 5-19A-8, 5-19A-11, 5-19A-15, 5-19A-19 am'dPatricia Todd04/12/2012
HB688Court fees increased, civil cases, criminal cases, circuit court, district court, municipal court, bail bond fees increased, distribution of proceeds to courts, sheriffs, municipalities, district attorney office, state forensicChris England05/16/2012
HB687Ad valorem tax, fair market value, income tax credits not considered, Alabama housing tax credit allowed for projects after Jan. 1, 2013, equal to federal housing tax credit for low-income housing, Secs. 40-7-15, 40-7-62 am'd.; Sec. 40-8-62 addedThad McClammy04/12/2012
HB686Civil procedure, immunity from civil liability for a graduate of an accredited medical schoolPaul DeMarco04/12/2012
HB684University of Alabama at Birmingham, separate board of trustees estab. for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama at Huntsville, const. amend.Mary Moore04/12/2012
HB685Jefferson Co., judge of probate, recording system established, additional recording and transaction fees, distrib. to Judge of Probate Fund and the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, confidential assistants to be appointed, Act 94-324, 1994 Reg. Sess., am'dMary Moore05/16/2012Signed
HB683Nurses and Nursing, certified registered nurse paractitioner prescribe certain controlled substances, qualifications for a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Registration Certificate (QACSC), Board of Medical Examiner certify and renew QACSC, regulations for fees, fines punishment, disciplinary hearings, Article 3B added to Chapter 2, Title 20, Secs. 20-2-80 to 20-2-89 added; Secs. 20-2-214, 20-2-217 am'dGreg Wren04/12/2012
HB682Class 6 municipalities (Opelika), overgrown grass and weeds, procedures to declare nuisance and abatement provided, assessment of costs for abatement, noticePatricia Todd05/08/2012Signed
HB681Motor vehicles, title loan business, licensure and regulation, fees, fines, penalties, enforcement, Alabama Title Pledge ActPatricia Todd04/12/2012
HB680Deferred presentment services, bad check fee, common database, roll-over of deferred presentment transactions, violations, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 5-18A-16 am'd.Patricia Todd04/12/2012
HB678Attorney General, state litigation, contingency fee contracts with private attorneys, regulated, Transparency in Private Attorney Contracts Act, Sec. 41-16-72 am'dTodd Greeson04/10/2012
HB679Athens State University, removed from under purview of State Board of Education and State Department of Postsecondary Education, board of trustees created, powers provided, president appointment, nomination committee, police officers, Sec. 16-60-110 am'dTodd Greeson04/12/2012
HB677Legislature, attorneys elected to forfeit licenses, relicensing requirementsJoseph C. Mitchell04/10/2012
HB676Reporting child abuse and neglect, all persons required to report with reasonable cause to suspect a child is being abused or neglected, Sec. 26-14-4 repealed; Sec. 26-14-3 am'dOliver Robinson04/10/2012
HB675Geneva Co., sheriff, pistol permits, fee increased, Act 94-461, 1994 Reg. Sess. am'd.Donnie Chesteen05/10/2012Signed
HB674Water management, Alabama Water Sustainability and Security Act created, development of comprehensive water management plan by Office of Water Resources, the Water Resources Council, and the Water Resources Commission, authorized, requirements of plan specified, burden of proof for withdrawal of water specified, Secs. 9-10B-5, 9-10B-16 am'dChad Fincher04/10/2012
HB672Madison Co., circuit and district court, court administrator, appointment by presiding circuit judge, confidential employee under Unified Judicial System, Act 1040, 1973 Reg. Sess. am'dLaura Hall05/03/2012Signed
HB673Real property, period of redemption reduced, exceptions, apply to sales pursuant to an executive, judgment, or foreclosure on and after September 1, 2012, prohibition of pre-sale waiver of the right of redemption repealed, permanent improvements defined, Sec. 6-5-248, 6-5-250, 6-5-253, 6-5-254 am'dMike Hill04/10/2012
HB671Montgomery, retirement system, mayor authorized to increase employee contribution to eight percent upon approval of the retirement board, Act 2009-473, 2009 Reg. Sess., am'dJoe Hubbard05/10/2012Signed
HB670Farm to School Procurement Act, established, coordination effort between Department of Education and Department of Agriculture and Industries to provide local grown food to schools, certain purchases of food by local board exempt from competitive bid law, Sec. 16-13B-2 am'dThomas Jackson05/10/2012Signed
HB669Motor vehicles, security interests, older model vehicles, time before considered satisfied reduced, Sec. 32-8-64.2 am'dRandy Wood05/16/2012
HB668Alabama Parking Deck Authority, bond maturity date of 30 years, parking deck specifications altered, Secs. 41-10-502, 41-10-513, am'dBarry Mask05/03/2012
HB666Wilcox County, solicitor's fee, civil cases in circuit and district court, distrib. to circuit clerk and District AttorneyElwyn Thomas05/09/2012
HB667Wilcox County, courts, law enforcement defenders service fee, circuit and district court civil cases, distributionElwyn Thomas05/09/2012
HB665Blount County, tobacco tax, penalties for failure to collect tax, Sec. 45-5-244 am'dElwyn Thomas05/10/2012Signed
HB664Cosmetology, Board of, continued in the name of Cosmetic Arts, Board of, regulation of cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and natural hairstylists and their shops and schools, Secs. 34-7B-1 to 34-7B-27, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, repealedChris England04/10/2012
HB663Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.Chris England04/10/2012
HB662Blount Co., sheriff, expense allowance authorized by county commissionElwyn Thomas05/16/2012Signed
HB660Marshall Co., volunteer fire district, co. commission may establish volunteer fire districts, electors of district may call referendum specifying funding by meter fee or service feeKerry Rich04/17/2012
HB661Motor fuel, state levy equivalent amount of tax should Congress fail to levy, eliminate, or reduceMike Hill04/10/2012
HB659Lifespan Respite Resource Network, established, Alabama Respite Coalition, establishedLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB658Immigration law, provision barring unlawfully present alien from attending postsecondary school clarified, lawsuits for failure to enforce laws, procedures revised, documentation for lawful presence, military identification authorized, voter registration provisions modified, certain lawful presence verification for certain subsequent issuance and renewals of certain licenses, procedures and penalties for employing unauthorized alien, penalties for certain lawsuits relating to employment practices, Secs. 31-13-3, 31-13-5, 31-13-6, 31-13-8, 31-13-9, 31-13-13, 31-13-19, 31-13-20, 31-13-23, 31-13-26, 31-13-28, 31-13-29, 32-6-9, 32-6-10.1 am'd; Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dJim Carns05/16/2012Signed
HB657Local boards of education, written reduction in force policies, consideration of certain credentials in making staff decisions, temporary interim reduction-in-force policy provided, Sec. 16-1-33 am'dCraig Ford05/09/2012
HB655Jefferson County, Indigent health care, distribution, Act 387, 1965 Reg. Sess., am'dJack Williams04/05/2012
HB656Northport, pretrial diversion program, city authorized to establishBill Poole05/03/2012Signed
HB654Jefferson County, levy additional sales taxJack Williams04/05/2012
HB653Jefferson County levy of occupational taxJack Williams04/05/2012
HB652Taxation, occupational tax authorized in county which had levied an occupational tax within the past 20 years, and where a public university is located with a medical schoolJack Williams04/05/2012
HB651Agriculture, entomological work, landscape irrigation to be regulated by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, landscape irrigation contractor to obtain permit, restrictions on applicants for examination for permit to engage in structural pest control, Secs. 2-28-1 to 2-28-5, inclusive, 2-28-7 am'dMike Millican05/09/2012
HB649Oil and gas, portion of the annual proceeds of the oil and gas production tax to the State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama and the Geological Survey of Alabama, Sec. 9-17-31 am'dRandy Davis04/05/2012
HB650Education Options Act; provides for establishment of innovative schools and school systems via flexibility contracts with State Department of Education, authorizes establishment of public charter schools as part of public education systemJay Love05/09/2012
HB648Baldwin Co., sheriff, service of process fee, portion retained by circuit clerk, remainder distrib. to Sheriff's Service of Process Serving Fund, Sec. 45-2-231.90 am'd.Randy Davis05/03/2012Signed
HB647Tuscaloosa Co., 6th Judicial Circuit, additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, electionChris England04/05/2012
HB646Housing Authorities, bonds, interest on bonds to be paid according to terms of resolution or its trust indenture or mortgage, bonds sold as determined by authority, 10 days notice required for public sale, Sec. 24-1-32 am'dLaura Hall05/16/2012
HB645Criminal Justice Information Center, designated repository for criminal records, criminal records checks for noncriminal purposes, fees and fee for agencies and entitiesGreg Wren05/09/2012
HB644Dallas County, court costs, civil cases in circuit and district court, law enforcement defenders fee, distribution to general fund of county, Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, solicitor's fund and sheriff's fundPaul W. Lee05/09/2012
HB643Motor vehicles, parts, components, and systems used in the conversion, reconfiguration, or maintenance, physical and mental challenges to meet the needs of owner, conversion of motor vehicle exempt from motor vehicle license fees of Chapter 6, Title 32, Sec. 40-23-4 am'dPaul W. Lee04/05/2012
HB642Transportation Department, highway projects, construction contract plan changes, approval by the Director of Transportation up to certain amounts without approval of Governor, Sec. 23-1-60 am'dRandy Davis05/10/2012
HB641Paternity, presumption regarding father of child when mother married, alleged father not married to mother may rebut with genetic testing, costs, Sec. 26-17-607 am'd.Randy Davis04/03/2012
HB640Alabama Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program (ASSDP), established, disabled students provided with option of attending different public school or receiving scholarship to attend private schoolMike Ball04/03/2012
HB638Professional license or certificate, application for military personnel expedited, provide exemptions from licensing feesBarry Moore05/16/2012Signed
HB639Jobs and Education Reform Act of 2012, mandatory school improvement plan for priority schools that need additional resources in academics, finance, and discipline, flexibility provided to State and local boards of education and mechanism for improving career and technical education programs provided, Chapter 6C, Title 16, Secs. 16-6C-1 to 16-6C-14, inclusive, added; Secs. 16-37-3, 16-37-4, 16-37-5, 16-37-6, 16-37-8 am'd; Secs. 16-37-8.1 to 16-37-8.4, inclusive, addedMarcel Black04/03/2012
HB637Montgomery Co., sheriff, service of process, additional fees, co. commission may contract with, distrib. of feesJoe Hubbard04/03/2012
HB636Marengo County, motor vehicles, personal vehicle issuance fee for Marengo County increased.Artis McCampbell05/10/2012Signed
HB635Class 3 municipality organized under Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., Montgomery Co., water works and sewer board, two additional members appointed by county commissionAlvin Holmes04/03/2012
HB634Class 3 municipality organized under Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., Montgomery Co., airport authority, two additional members appointed by county commissionAlvin Holmes05/09/2012
HB633Montgomery County Planning Commission established for unincorporated areas of county, members, adoption of master plan and zoning regulations, elections for voting precincts to come under law, variances, appealsAlvin Holmes04/03/2012
HB632Home Builders License Board, minimum construction or repair cost required for defining a person as a residential home builder increased, Sec. 34-14A-2 am'dMike Ball04/03/2012
HB631Public records management, membership of state and local record commission altered, Secs. 41-13-20, 41-13-22 am'dCharles O. Newton05/16/2012Signed
HB630Macon County, solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distribution, Act 2009-347, 2009 Reg. Sess., am'dPebblin W. Warren05/03/2012Signed
HB629Economic Development, tax increment district, Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone authorized in Class 3 municipalities, development of distressed areas, tax credit required, Secs. 11-99-1, 11-99-2, 11-99-4, 11-99-5, 11-99-6, 11-99-8, 11-99-10 am'dLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB628Dallas County, court costs, solicitor's fee, civil cases in circuit and district court, distribution to District Attorney for law enforcement purposesJeremy Oden05/09/2012
HB627Morgan Co., Eighth Judicial Circuit, pretrial diversion program, district attorney authorized to establish, procedures, feesJeremy Oden05/10/2012
HB626Troy University, standing committees of board allowed to meet via teleconference pursuant to Open Meetings Act, Sec. 16-56-5 am'dAlan Boothe05/09/2012Signed
HB625Alcoholic Beverages, allowing sale of alcoholic beverages at state parks and certain municipalitiesMike Ball05/16/2012Signed
HB624Pike Co., ad valorem tax, county commission authorized to levy additional outside corporate limits of Troy and Brundidge, distrib., referendumAlan Boothe04/17/2012
HB623Sumter Co., sheriff may operate jail store, distrib. for law enforcement purposes, audit, prior actions ratified and confirmedArtis McCampbell04/19/2012Signed
HB622Utility service, allowing the collection of attorney fees for the collection of debtsPaul Beckman05/09/2012
HB621Motor vehicles, heavy vehicles required to pay federal heavy vehicle excise tax, proof of payment required for registration, statute clarified to delete outdated weight, commercial motor vehicles, superseded statute regarding registration deadline repealed, Sec. 32-6-58 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-267 repealedSteve Hurst05/09/2012
HB620Service animals, to be certified by trainer and service certificate provided to principal or headmaster of K-12 school before allowed on property, Sec. 21-7-4 am'd; Act 2011-578, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dJoe Hubbard04/03/2012
HB619Perdido Beach, corp. limits alt.Steve McMillan05/03/2012Signed
HB618Environment, prohibit state, counties, etc., from developing environmental and developmental policies that would infringe on the due process of citizensSteve McMillan05/09/2012
HB615Board of Adjustment, State, limitation for certain claims affected by Ex Parte Hale County Board of Education extended, Sec. 41-9-65 am'd.Randy Wood04/03/2012
HB616Cullman County, elected officials authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System, exceptions, supernumerary program phased out, const. amend.Jeremy Oden04/12/2012
HB617Dothan, pretrial diversion program, city authorized to establishSteve Clouse05/10/2012Signed
HB614Baldwin County, solicitor's fee authorized equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distrib. to circuit clerk and for district attorneys, Sec. 45-2-80.01 am'dRandy Davis04/17/2012
HB613Shelby Co., court cost, additional service fee in civil cases in circuit and district court, distribution to Judicial Administration Fund, Solicitor's Fund, and Peace Officer's Annuity and Benefit FundMike Hill05/10/2012Signed
HB612Beef, labeling and notice of presence of lean finely textured beef products, Public Health and Agriculture and Industries, rules, civil penaltiesJim McClendon04/03/2012
HB611Alabama Battleship Commission, certain employees added to definition of retiree, State Employees' Insurance Board determines years of creditable service, retroactive effect, Act 2011-698, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 36-29-1 am'dJames E. Buskey05/16/2012Signed
HB610Ad valorem tax proceeds for relief of widows of Confederate military, proceeds currently expended for the Confederate Memorial Park reallocated by Alabama Historical Commission for certain historical sites, with remainder to Confederate Memorial Park, Sec. 40-8-3 am'dJim Barton05/09/2012
HB609BP Oil Spill Fund in Finance Department, approp. for fiscal years ending September 30, 2012 to 2015, to Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, and South Mobile County Tourism Authority, and Dauphin Island Sea LabJim Barton04/10/2012
HB608Tires, environmental fees on scrap tires, fees previously paid to ADEM redistributed to State General Fund, Sec. 22-40A-15 am'dJim Barton04/10/2012
HB607General Fund, transfer of funds from numerous funds of various agencies, departments, etc. for fiscal year ending September 30, 2013Jim Barton05/16/2012Signed
HB606Health care providers, certain health insurers, health maintenance organizations, statewide claim-dispute-resolution program established, Health Department to administerPhil Williams03/22/2012
HB605Sexual misconduct in the first degree, crime established, penaltiesChad Fincher03/22/2012
HB604Child abuse, law enforcement agencies, individuals mandated to report child abuse to report directly to a duly constituted authority, Sec. 26-14-3 am'dLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB603Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (PACT) Program, PACT Board authorized to revise program to meet actuarial requirements, Sec. 16-33C-23 added; Secs. 16-33C-17, 16-33C-19 repealed; Secs. 16-33C-16, 16-33C-20 am'dJay Love04/12/2012Signed
HB602Taxation, creation of Aviation Trust Fund, distribution of proceeds, Act 2011-565, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd; Sec. 40-17-329 am'dMac McCutcheon03/22/2012
HB600Public authorities, Small Business Financing Authority, created within the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, incentives to small business, enrollment of certain loans with authorityBarry Moore05/16/2012
HB601Agriculture and Industries Department, pesticides, registration fees, increased, Sec. 2-27-9 am'dChad Fincher05/09/2012Signed
HB599Alabama Tourism Attraction Incentive Act, established, tax incentive and capital credits authorized for certain tourism attractions, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-18-190, 40-18-193 am'dBarry Mask05/10/2012Signed
HB598Employees' 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.Steve Hurst05/16/2012Signed
HB597Taxation, payment of taxes through an electronic single point of filing program, no charge, Revenue Department promulgate rules, State and Local Advisory Committee createdJack Williams05/09/2012
HB596Lowndes County, additional court costs assessed in circuit and district court, proceeds deposited in Circuit Clerk's Special AccountRod Scott05/16/2012
HB595Restitution, payments to Medicaid or other state agency administering a state or federally funded, or both, health care program for medical care and other services to victims for injuries sustained as a result of criminal activityRod Scott03/22/2012
HB594Alabama False Claims Act, treble damages for persons filing false claims with the state, role of Attorney General, and individuals in qui tam cases provided for, retaliatory actions by employers prohibited, limitation of actionsRod Scott03/22/2012
HB592Motor Vehicles, license plates, number of years a license plate design would be valid prescribed by Commissioner of Revenue, Sec. 32-6-62 am'dTerri Collins05/09/2012
HB593Montgomery Co., Montgomery Industrial Development Board, two additional members appointed by county commissionJoe Hubbard05/10/2012Signed
HB591Lodging tax, clarify tax does not apply to single and multifamily dwellings, Sec. 40-26-1 am'dMike Hill03/22/2012
HB590Finance Department, state officials and state employees, travel expenses, affidavit requirement on travel removed, Sec. 41-4-57 am'dCharles O. Newton05/16/2012Signed
HB589State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, certain persons serving in legislative, judicial, or executive branch authorized to participate under certain conditions, Sec. 36-29-16 am'd.Joe Hubbard05/09/2012
HB588Education, school grading system to be developed by State Superintendent of Education for K-12 schoolsMike Ball05/09/2012Signed
HB587Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, out-of-state colleges and universities, legislative oversight committee authorized to approve applications, Sec. 32-6-67 am'd.Jim Barton05/09/2012
HB586Jefferson Co., occupational tax, county commission authorized to levy, Act 99-669, 1999 2nd Sp. Sess. repealedArthur Payne05/09/2012
HB585Legislative School Performance Recognition Program, established to reward high performing public K-12 schoolsThomas Jackson05/09/2012
HB584Psychology, practice further defined, unauthorized practice further regulated, definitions altered, confidential communications privileged, membership of Board of Examiners altered, continuing education; license renewal, proof of citizenship or legal status required for applicants for licensure, temporary licenses, emergency disaster licenses, reciprocal licensing, fine and penalty for unauthorized practice, civil procedure for enjoining unauthorized practice, certain fees increased, examinations of applicants, disciplinary evidence required by clear and convincing evidence, judicial review of board's orders, complaints of alleged misconduct, Secs. 34-26-1, 34-26-2, 34-26-21, 34-26-22, 34-26-40, 34-26-41, 34-26-42, 34-26-43, 34-26-43.1, 34-26-44, 34-26-45, 34-26-46, 34-26-47 am'dJim McClendon03/20/2012
HB583TJ Atchison Spinal Cord Injury Research Act, Spinal Cord Injury Research Program, established, members, operations, duties, Department of Public Safety impose fines to fund programElaine Beech03/20/2012
HB582Education, quarterly interest on bonds, Public School and College Authority report to Joint Fiscal Committee, Legislative Fiscal Office, Ways and Means - Education Fund Committee Chair, Finance and Taxation - Education Fund Committee Chair, Sec. 16-16-18 addedJay Love05/09/2012
HB581Veterans' Affairs Department, veterans' cemeteries, ownership of land by department, Sec. 31-5-3 am'dRandy Davis05/16/2012Signed
HB58025th Judicial Circuit, Marion and Winston County, court costs, assessment and distribution to Public Defender Fund, distribution after repeal of Act 720, 1978 Reg. Sess.; Act 2011-576, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dMike Millican03/20/2012
HB579Fireworks, permits, fees, use of pyrotechnic device before a proximate audience, validity of city ordinances, further provided for, Secs. 8-17-210, 8-17-211, 8-17-216, 8-17-216.1, 8-17-217, 8-17-218, 8-17-219, 8-17-220, 8-17-222, 8-17-225, 8-17-226, 11-45-9.1 am'dLynn Greer05/09/2012
HB578Community Development, additional class of community development district, established, incorporation and powers of districts, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B2, 35-8B-3 am'dMark Tuggle05/03/2012Signed
HB577Health care, licensed physician or health care provider, allowed to refuse to perform unnecessary medical services or services that could harm patient, Right to Professional Medical Judgment ActLaura Hall03/20/2012
HB576Fleet Management, Office of, created in Department of Transportation, Fleet manager, cost efficient acquisition, allocation, and maintenance of state owned motor vehicles and facilities, Secs. 41-17-1 to 41-17-9, inclusive, repealedGreg Wren03/20/2012
HB575Phenix City, motor vehicles, automated photographic traffic 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, Phenix City Red Light Safety ActLesley Vance05/03/2012Signed
HB574Russell County, mail order fee established for renewal of business licensesLesley Vance05/08/2012Signed
HB573Russell Co., (26th Judicial Circuit), pretrial diversion program, district attorney authorized to establishLesley Vance05/08/2012Signed
HB572Russell County, county commission, operation of appraisal office, clarification re responsibility of State Revenue Commissioner, Act 343, 1976 Reg. Sess., am'dLesley Vance05/03/2012Signed
HB571Court reporters, contracts for providing court reporting services, further provided forBarry Mask03/20/2012
HB569Home 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-5, 34-14C-6, 34-14C-8 am'dBecky Nordgren05/03/2012
HB570Sumter Co., City of York, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by properly licensed retail licensees serving general publicArtis McCampbell04/19/2012Signed
HB568Joint filers, relief in certain circumstances of joint filers who are jointly and severally liable for return, Sec. 40-18-27 am'dOliver Robinson03/20/2012
HB567Insurance 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.Mike Hill05/09/2012
HB566Prescription drugs, to provide a named federal health care center to fill certain prescriptions, Sec. 34-23-70 am'dJames E. Buskey05/16/2012Signed
HB565Marshall County, county board of education, Legislature may provide for by local law, local const. amend.Kerry Rich04/19/2012Signed
HB564Marshall Co., board of education, election of members from four single-member districts and county-wide, district boundaries, board authorized to change boundaries of election districts, proceduresKerry Rich05/03/2012Signed
HB563Sexual 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.Chris England05/09/2012
HB561Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports requiredJim Barton05/10/2012Signed
HB562Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, 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 CouncilJim Barton05/16/2012
HB560Children First Trust Fund, allocation of to State Board of Education changed to General Fund, Department of Human Resources to administer percent of fund allocated to the Children's Trust Fund and the State Multiple Needs Children's Fund, funding to Juvenile Probation Services Fund, Department of Forensic Sciences, increased, allocation to Department of Youth Services, ABC Board, and Department of Rehabilitation Services deleted, Secs. 41-10-638, 41-15B-2.2 am'dJim Barton05/03/2012
HB559Mobile County, license commissioner, add issuance fee for motor vehicles, boats, etc.Randy Davis03/15/2012
HB558Class 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 fundsRichard Lindsey05/09/2012
HB557Cherokee Co., alcoholic beverages, sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages authorized, approval by local governing bodyRichard Lindsey04/19/2012Signed
HB556Solid waste landfill, permits, prohibition against issuance by Alabama Department of Environmental Management and local governments of new permits pursuant to Act 2011-297 extended until after May 31, 2014, Act 2011-297, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 22-27-5.2 am'dAlan Harper05/10/2012Signed
HB555Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Secs. 7-9A-102, 7-9A-105, 7-9A-307, 7-9A-311, 7-9A-316, 7-9A-317, 7-9A-326, 7-9A-406, 7-9A-408, 7-9A-502, 7-9A-503, 7-9A-507, 7-9A-515, 7-9A-516, 7-9A-518, 7-9A-607 am'd; Secs. 7-9A-802 to 7-9A-809, inclusive, addedMike Jones03/15/2012
HB553Pharmacist, prescription drugs, dispensing in nursing homes using automated pharmacy system, supervision by off-site pharmacist, further regulation by State Board of Health, Sec. 34-23-74 am'dJim Carns05/09/2012
HB554Mobile County, county treasurers office abolished, Act 336, 1880-81 Reg. Sess., Act 175, 1884-85 Reg. Sess., Act 91-459, 1991 Reg. Sess., Act 97-535, 1997 Reg. Sess., repealedJames E. Buskey05/09/2012
HB552Madison County, lodging tax, distrib. to U.S. Space and Rocket Center Foundation, termination date, Act 2004-418, 2004 Reg. Sess., am'dMike Ball05/10/2012Signed
HB551Legislature, prohibition against employment within two years after service in LegislatureJoseph C. Mitchell03/15/2012
HB550Judges, prohibited members of the Legislature from being appointed to judgeship within two years of his or her appointment, Secs. 12-2-1, 12-3-1, 12-11-1, 12-12-1 am'dJoseph C. Mitchell03/15/2012
HB549Gilbertown, corp. limits, alt.Elaine Beech05/03/2012Signed
HB548Prichard, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited, Prichard Red Light Safety ActNapoleon Bracy03/15/2012
HB547Walker Co., civil cases, solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Transfer, distrib. for circuit clerk and district attorney, termination date setSteve Clouse03/22/2012
HB545Elections, reports of contributions and expenditures by principal campaign committees and political action committees not required to be accompanied by affidavit, Sec. 17-5-8 am'd; Act 2011-697, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB546Taxation, exempt certain military personnel from income tax, Jason Barfield ActSteve Clouse05/09/2012
HB544Seed inspection fee, Agriculture and Industries Department may adopt and administer, record keeping, suspension of seed permit and other remedies for violations, Sec. 2-26-15 addedSteve Clouse05/09/2012Signed
HB543Petroleum products, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, 10 percent of the proceeds of fees collected by commissioner to be deposited in Agricultural Fund, Sec. 8-17-91 am'dSteve Clouse05/09/2012Signed
HB542Agriculture and Industries Department, weighmasters, appointed by Commissioner, bond requirement deleted, Sec. 8-16-52 repealedSteve Clouse05/09/2012Signed
HB541Education Options Act; provides for establishment of innovative schools and school systems via flexibility contracts with State Department of Education, authorizes establishment of public charter schools as part of public education systemJay Love05/09/2012
HB540Sales tax, estimated payments, average monthly tax liability threshold increased, Sec. 40-23-7 am'd.Steve Hurst03/14/2012
HB539Food stamps and welfare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), persons convicted of drug related felony eligible for assistance if serving period of probation and completing or completed substance abuse programPebblin W. Warren03/14/2012
HB537Legislative record, Clerk of the House to establish procedure to implement and maintain, record to contain committee discussions, floor debate, and other materialJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB538County commission, forestry operations, use of roads, regulation by, procedures, Sec. 23-1-80.1 added (2012-20510)Randy Davis04/17/2012
HB536Youths Empowerment for Success, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax; property owned and used by exempt from state, county, and local ad valorem taxJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB535Legislature, senatorial districts, apportionment, Section 203, Article IX (Section 203, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB534Toxic waste, ADEM required to identify high impact areas for toxic contamination by counties, State Health Officer required to document disease occurrences by countyJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB533Mobile Arts Council, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax, property owned and used by exempt from state, county, and local ad valorem taxJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB532Counties in which a Class 2 municipality is located, circuit and district judges, election from districts, Sections 6.04, 6.05, (Sections 142, 143, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB530Colleges, technical schools, and universities, use of appropriations by Legislature for lobbyists, prohibitedJoseph C. Mitchell05/09/2012
HB531Bayou La Batre Clinic, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax, property owned and used by exempt from state, county, and local ad valorem taxJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB529Legislature, persons employed by any entity that contracts with any two-year or four-year institution of higher education may not serve in Legislature, Section 47 (Section 47, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB528House of Representatives, initial apportionment of House districts, provision repealed, Section 202, Article IX, (Section 202, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB527Alabama Revised Uniform Arbitration Act, adopted, Sec. 8-1-41 am'd.; Secs. 6-6-1 to 6-6-16, inclusive, repealedJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB526Legislative standing committees, granted subpoena powers, authority to administer oaths, immunity, penaltyJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB525Hospitals or health care facilities, inspection date or time, disclosure in advance by county health department employee or any agent of state or county prohibited, penalties, Sec. 22-21-29 am'd.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB523Juvenile court, original jurisdiction in child abuse or neglect proceedings, disability of parent or child not to be considered in reporting or determining unless his or her actions are injurious to health, safety, or welfare of childJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB524Child abuse or neglect, disability of parent or child under federal Americans With Disabilities Act not to be considered in reporting or determining, Sec. 26-14-2 am'd.Joseph C. Mitchell05/09/2012
HB522Legislative record, Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate to establish procedure to implement and maintain, record to contain committee discussions, floor debate, and other materialJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB521Legislative record, Secretary of the Senate to establish procedure to implement and maintain, record to contain committee discussions, floor debate, and other materialJoseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB520Legislature, persons in occupations or vocations involving serving as an officer of the court may not serve in Legislature, Section 47 (Section 47, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.Joseph C. Mitchell03/14/2012
HB519Calhoun Co., judge of probate, marriage licenses and petitions for adoption, additional fee, portion distrib. to Calhoun/Cleburne Children's CenterRandy Wood05/03/2012Signed
HB518Energy, Alabama Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants Program, established, funding for energy and fuel projects, Advisory Commission on Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants, established, Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants Fund, established, Agriculture and Industries Department Center for Alternative Fuels to administer, appropriationGreg Wren05/16/2012Signed
HB517Hospitals and emergency medical services, statewide trauma system and council, council amended, coordination of pre-hospital and hospital care, regulated by Health Department and other systems and other health services for other illnesses, Secs. 22-11D-1 to 22-11D-9, inclusive, am'd; Sec. 22-11D-10 addedRon Johnson05/16/2012Signed
HB515Mental Health, community programs for persons with intellectual disabilities, administration of medication and other medical need exempt from regulation by Board of Nursing.Jay Love03/14/2012
HB516State employees, Chief Executive Officer of the State Employees Insurance Board may approve group insurance offeringsK.L. Brown05/08/2012
HB514Ophthalmic materials, sale of by licensed ophthalmologist subject to state sales tax, Sec. 40-23-1 am'dJay Love05/08/2012
HB513Jacksonville State University, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditionsK.L. Brown05/16/2012Signed
HB512Etowah Co., elected officials authorized to participate in Employees' Retirement System in lieu of supernumerary program, const. amend.Craig Ford04/10/2012Signed
HB511Notary Public, official records, register required to be kept and delivered to probate judge at end of commission, Sec. 36-20-74.1 addedMike Hill03/08/2012
HB510Insurance Department, adjusters, public adjusters licensed and regulated, adjustment of claims on behalf of insured party, license fees, Sec. 27-4-2 am'd.Steve McMillan03/08/2012
HB509Taxation, penalty removed for failing to file return when no tax due, Sec. 40-2A-11 am'dRichard J. Laird05/09/2012
HB507Monroe Co., judge of probate, recording system established, additional recording fees and transaction fees, distrib. to Judge of Probate FundThomas Jackson04/19/2012Signed
HB508Retirement, Teachers (TRS) and State Employees (ERS), new defined benefit plan for persons entering TRS and ERS on or after January 1, 2013; contributions, minimum retirement ages, and benefits provided, Secs. 16-25-1, 16-25-3, 16-25-11.1, 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-26-36.1, 36-27-1, 36-27-4, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, 36-27-59 am'dMac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB506Environmental Management Commission, member must be certified by National Ground Water Association Certification Program or a hydrogeologist or geologist, licensing requirements, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.Jack Williams05/09/2012
HB505Tax abatement incentives provided for properties damaged by tornados or storm that are disqualified, Sec. 40-9B-13 am'd; Act 2011-709, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dBill Poole05/16/2012Signed
HB504Education, exemption from competitive bidding for cooperative purchasing programs expanded to other such programs, Sec. 16-13B-2 am'dJim Carns05/16/2012Signed
HB50325th Judicial Circuit, Marion and Winston County, court costs, assessment and distribution to Public Defender Fund, distribution after repeal of Act 720, 1978 Reg. Sess.; Act 2011-576, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dMike Millican05/10/2012Signed
HB502Counties, tax exemptions or abatement for county portion of tax, granted by state or local law, would not apply to counties unless county commission approvesRod Scott03/08/2012
HB501Public Library Service, Alabama Clearinghouse for State Publications, exempt submission of annual reports by state agencies, state agencies stop printing annual reports, available on the websites of the state agenciesAlan Harper03/08/2012
HB500Auctioneers, 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 repealedDemetrius C. Newton05/09/2012
HB498Jefferson County, motor vehicle license plates, renewal, cities authorized to renew, bonding, auditsDemetrius C. Newton04/05/2012Signed
HB499Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-17 am'd.Demetrius C. Newton05/09/2012
HB497Workers' compensation, sports officials to qualify as independent contractors, exempt from workers' compensation coverage, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.Thomas Jackson05/16/2012
HB496Class 6 municipalities (Auburn), overgrown grass and weeds, nuisance and abatement procedures provided, assessment of costs for abatement, notice, appeals processK.L. Brown05/10/2012Signed
HB495Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Light Industrial Equipment Franchise Act, further provide for definitions, Sec. 8-21A-2 am'dK.L. Brown05/09/2012
HB494Athlete Agents, student athletes, negotiating enrollment at specific educational institutions prohibited, criminal penalties, registration with proof of league players association required, commission authorized to issue reprimands and additional penalties, Secs. 8-26A-2, 8-26A-4, 8-26A-5, 8-26A-6, 8-26A-9, 8-26A-10, 8-26A-11, 8-26A-13, 8-26A-14, 8-26A-15, 8-26A-17, 8-26A-30 am'dJack Williams05/09/2012
HB493Abortions, ectopic pregnancies excluded from definition of "abortion" when used in Code of Alabama 1975 and the Alabama Administrative Code, certain requirements relating to probable post-fertilization age clarifiedJack Williams04/26/2012Signed
HB492Indian Affairs Commission, Kawita Creeks in Russell County recognized, one member from tribe appointed to commission, Sec. 41-9-708 am'd.Lesley Vance03/06/2012
HB489Conservation and Natural Resources Department, male whitetail deer, hunting season extended after close of regular gun deer season, additional feesDonnie Chesteen05/09/2012
HB490Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, may be hunted over bait under certain conditions, additional fee, Sec. 9-11-244 am'd.Donnie Chesteen03/06/2012
HB491Counties required to pay cost of services provided by Department of Forensic SciencesTerri Collins05/09/2012Signed
HB488Pawnshops, law enforcement agencies, pawnbrokers to make and retain copy of personal indentification card, personal ID card defined, pawnbrokers to report pawn transactions from previous by noon each day, excluding weekends and state holidays, Secs. 5-19A-2, 5-19A-3, 5-19A-5 am'dAllen Treadaway03/06/2012
HB487Driver's licenses suspension, Director of Public Safety to suspend driver's license of a driver who violates right-of-way provisions of Sec. 32-5A-112, and the violation causes death of or serious bodily injury to any person, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'dJoe Hubbard05/16/2012
HB486Motor vehicles, salvage vehicles, to provide that a certificate of title may be issued for a motorcycle where the frame was obtained from a junk vehicle, Act 2011-633, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 32-8-87 am'd.Mac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB485Municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975Joe Hubbard05/09/2012
HB482Marriage dissolution education programs, participation is required for certain parties in marital dissolution actions with minor children; program requirements established, indigencyBill Poole05/09/2012
HB483Limestone Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, additional payments in-lieu-of-taxes, distrib. further provided for, Act 79-501, 1979 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2010-20886)Mac McCutcheon04/19/2012Signed
HB484Garrett Coliseum Agriculture, the Garrett Coliseum Redevelopment Corporation, and managing entities authorized to buy into state's umbrella insurance coverage, Act 2011-575, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 2-6-108 am'dJoe Hubbard05/01/2012
HB481Fair Ballot Commission created, membership and terms provided for, require Secretary of State provide explanation of measures and post on website, Alabama Informed Voter Act createdRandy Davis05/08/2012
HB480Food establishments, Health Department inspection reports, posting visable to customers inside and at drive-thru location requiredJeremy Oden05/09/2012
HB479Judicial Retirement System, circuit judges and district judges, purchase for prior active-time military service, limitation, Sec. 36-27-49.3 am'dMike Jones03/06/2012
HB478Driving under the influence, crime further defined, term "under the influence" defined, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd (2012-20536)Mike Jones05/16/2012
HB477Motor vehicles, driving under influence, Public Safety Department, suspension period if person has 0.15 percent or more of alcohol, Sec. 32-5A-304 am'dMike Jones05/09/2012
HB475Lincoln, corp. limits alt.Barbara Bigsby Boyd04/03/2012Signed
HB476Marshall Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, additional payments in lieu of taxes, portion distrib. to local boards of educationKerry Rich04/10/2012Signed
HB474Lee Co., court costs, additional in circuit and district court cases, distrib. to circuit clerk and district attorneyArtis McCampbell05/10/2012Signed
HB473Marengo Co., judge of probate, compensation determined based on population of county as provided by general law, Amendment 609 (Section 10, Local Amendments, Marengo County, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.Artis McCampbell04/19/2012Signed
HB472Mobile County, solicitor fund, established as separate fund managed by District Attorney for law enforcement and to fund activities of District Attorney of 30th Judicial Circuit, Act 100, 1955 Reg. Sess., repealedJim Barton03/22/2012
HB471Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.Craig Ford03/01/2012
HB470Insurance, domestic insurer eligible for $2,500,000 economic incentives, exceptionsRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB469Cleburne Co., court costs, additional in domestic relations cases in circuit court, distrib. to circuit clerk and Calhoun/Cleburne Children's CenterRichard Lindsey05/03/2012Signed
HB468Cleburne Co., judge of probate, marriage licenses and petitions for adoption, additional fee, portion distrib. to county commission for Calhoun/Cleburne Children's CenterRichard Lindsey05/16/2012Signed
HB467Gaylesville, corp. limits alt.Richard Lindsey04/10/2012Signed
HB466Ethics, define the term de minimis, Sec. 36-25-1 am'd; Act 2010-764, 2010 First Sp. Sess., am'dJay Love05/10/2012Signed
HB465Electrical 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.Micky Hammon05/09/2012
HB464Jefferson County, Legislative Delegation Office, employees, participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama allowed, Merit System benefits and protectionsOliver Robinson05/03/2012Signed
HB463Elections, absentee voter, identification at time of application required, Secs. 17-10-1, 17-10-2 am'dMike Hill03/01/2012
HB462Tax Credit, vehicles equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG)Greg Wren05/16/2012
HB461Recreational park trailers, defined, construction standards, third party inspection required of manufacturer, inspection by manufacturer's association or third party inspection program, approval by State Fire MarshalJohnny Mack Morrow05/16/2012Signed
HB459Tourism, limit the liability of an agritourism professional under certain circumstancesThomas Jackson05/16/2012Signed
HB460Insurance, title insurance agents, qualifications and procedures for licensing, written examination, continuing education requirements, Commissioner of Insurance promulgate rules, exceptions, Secs. 27-25-3, 27-25-4 am'd; Secs. 27-25-4.1, 27-25-4.2, 27-25-4.3, 27-25-4.4, 27-25-4.5, 27-25-4.6, 27-25-4.7, 27-25-4.8 addedMike Hill05/09/2012Signed
HB458Homeowners 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 AssociationRandy Davis03/01/2012
HB457Taxation, income tax deduction for state sales tax paid on tangible personal property used to retrofit residence of taxpayer, Secs. 40-18-15.4, 40-18-15.5 repealedRandy Davis03/01/2012
HB456Catastrophe 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 accountRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB455Crimes and offenses, motor vehicles, driver who fails to report, give information, and render reasonable assistance at the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death guilty of Class B felony, Sec. 32-10-6 am'dMike Ball05/09/2012
HB453Motor vehicles, distinctive tags, veterans, motorcycle available at same cost as car tag of same designationThomas Jackson05/09/2012
HB454Probation and parole, supervision fee raised, requirement that employer submit by fifth of month eliminated, Sec. 15-22-2 am'dRandy Wood05/16/2012Signed
HB452Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, emergency contracts treatment, Secs. 29-2-41.1, 41-16-72 am'd.; Act 2011-577, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.Jeremy Oden04/17/2012
HB451Motor vehicles, handicapped parking placards and parking space signs, local authorities authorized to authorize disabled persons to issue tickets, sign designating handicapped parking space not required to include amount of fine, Sec.32-6-233.1 am'dPatricia Todd03/01/2012
HB450Warranties, New Assistive Devices Warranty Act, remediesPatricia Todd04/19/2012
HB449Counties, Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit (Fayette, Lamar, and Pickens), investigators for district attorneys to receive badge and pistol at D.A.'s discretion and to be hired pursuant to general law, Act 88-324, 1988 Reg. Sess., repealedAlan Harper04/19/2012Signed
HB448Pickens County, court costs in criminal cases in district, circuit, and municipal court, drug enforcement fee increased, distribution, Act 2010-590, 2010 Reg. Sess., am'dAlan Harper04/10/2012Signed
HB447Environmental Management Department, entities requesting permit for processing or treatment of toxic substances or hazardous waste, performance bond requiredMerika Coleman05/16/2012Signed
HB445Legislature, term limits imposed, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.Patricia Todd02/28/2012
HB446School buses, automated civil enforcement of school bus violations, county and city boards of education may initiate and enforce, district and municipal courts, county and city law enforcement.Lesley Vance03/01/2012
HB444Sex education, minimum contents, reference to homosexuality removed, Sec. 16-40A-2 am'd.Patricia Todd02/28/2012
HB443Wilcox Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salaryJack Williams04/19/2012Signed
HB442Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Legion of Valor member authorized to receive license tag without cost, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.Jack Williams05/09/2012
HB441Conservation 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 addedJack Williams02/28/2012
HB440Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, hunting season extendedHarry Shiver05/09/2012
HB438Unclaimed Property, disposition by State Treasurer, provide clarification, require electronic reportings, allow surviving parent to claim abandoned property from child who dies intestate, Secs. 35-12-72, 35-12-76, 35-12-79, 35-12-82, 35-12-84, 35-12-86, 35-12-93 am'dSteve Clouse04/19/2012
HB439Animals, abuse, torture and cruelty defined, reporting requirements, penaltiesChris England05/09/2012
HB437Conservation and Natural Resources Department, Advisory Board, appointment of two additional members who are commercial fisherman, nominated by Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc., Sec. 9-2-14 am'd.Barbara Bigsby Boyd02/28/2012
HB436Taxation, sales and use tax "holiday," last weekend in April 2012 and last weekend in February thereafter; authorizing counties and cities to participate, items exempted from sales and use taxesBill Poole04/26/2012Signed
HB435Optometric Scholarship Awards, Board of, funds of board not to revert at end of fiscal year, Sec. 34-22-61 am'd.Jim McClendon04/12/2012
HB434Municipality, Mayor/Council form of government, council meetings, cancellation for lack of quorum, procedures, Sec. 11-43-50 am'dJack Williams05/09/2012
HB433General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departmentsJim Barton05/16/2012Signed
HB432Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute, subject to Alabama Sunset Law, construction craft industry fees, continued collection of provided, Sec. 7 of Act 2009-561, 2009 Reg. Sess., amended to delete expiration; Sec. 7 of Act 2010-220, 2010 Reg. Sess., repealedHoward Sanderford04/05/2012
HB430Crimes and offenses, marihuana, unlawful possession of marihuana in the first degree based upon prior conviction if prior conviction was within five years of subsequent conviction, Sec. 13A-12-213 am'd.Mac McCutcheon02/28/2012
HB431School Board Governance Improvement Act, to require public affirmation of board members to certain principles of educational governance, to require training and continuing education of city and county boards of education, Secs. 16-8-1, 16-11-2 am'dChris England04/19/2012Signed
HB429Motor vehicles, speed limits, local law enforcement officers being prohibited from enforcing speed limits on Interstates and in police jurisdiction, provisions deleted, Sec. 32-5A-171 am'd.Mac McCutcheon02/28/2012
HB428Employees' 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 takenDonnie Chesteen02/28/2012
HB427Colleges and Universities, new construction of building containing classrooms and dorm rooms at 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education required to have Alabama Building Commission approved safe placeLaura Hall05/16/2012Signed
HB426Equal 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 LegislatureLaura Hall02/23/2012
HB425Elder 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 ActLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB424Taxation, income tax credit for K-12 teachers for purchase of qualified classroom supplies, Article 12, Sec. 40-18-320, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975, addedLaura Hall05/09/2012
HB422Employees' Retirement System, State Policeman, definition to include capitol police officers, Sec. 36-27-1 am'd.Mike Ball02/23/2012
HB423Pretrial Diversion Programs, district attorneys throughout the state without local act authorized to establish discretionary pretrial diversion programs, basic operating standards provided for, fees distrib., database of pretrial diversion offender by Office of Prosecution Services, requiredMike Hill05/09/2012
HB421Bestiality and possession of obscene matter depicting bestiality, crime established, penaltiesCraig Ford05/03/2012
HB420Elections, presidential preference primary, counties where Mardi Gras recognized as county holiday and having special provisions, expenses reimbursable by state, retroactive effect, Sec. 17-16-2 am'd.Yvonne Kennedy04/17/2012
HB419Conservation and Natural Resources Department, whitetail deer, may be hunted over bait under certain conditions, Sec. 9-11-244 am'd.David Sessions05/09/2012
HB418Abortion, physician required to perform ultrasound prior to performing abortionand display the images to the pregnant woman, medical emergency excepted, civil and criminal penalties, Right to Know and See ActMike Hill02/23/2012
HB417County, city or town, or municipal authority organized under Article 9, commencing with Section 11-47-210, Chapter 47, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the funding, refunding, process of adjustment of public debts, counties may seek bankruptcy protection under certain financial situations, Sec. 11-81-3 am'd.Mary Moore02/23/2012
HB416Health Insurance, unlawful to make false statement in a claim for medical benefits to be paid by state agencies that administer state or federally funded health care programs, unlawful to refer individual for service subject to reimbursement or solicit or receive remuneration for purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for or recommending purchashing, leasing, or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made by state or federally funded health care program, Sec. 22-1-11 am'dRod Scott02/23/2012
HB414Crimes and offenses, gambling, person defined, penalties, Secs. 13A-12-20, 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-24, 13A-12-27 am'dJim Carns05/09/2012
HB415Motor vehicles, persons involved in accidents causing serious bodily injury or death required to submit to blood tests, law enforcement officers authorized to take reasonable steps to obtain sample, immunity, Sec. 32-5-200 am'dBill Poole05/09/2012
HB413Illegal Immigration, deportation of alien unlawfully present in the U.S. prohibited until final adjudication of any criminal proceeding, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 31-13-18 am'dRod Scott02/23/2012
HB412Back to Work Alabama Program created to provide workplace training for certain unemployment beneficiaries, additional weeks of benefits for person in the program, to provide funding, Sec. 25-4-77 am'dRod Scott02/23/2012
HB411Elder abuse, Department of Senior Services and Department of Banking to develop rules regarding minimum training standards for employees and officer, trustee, or employee of financial institution to report exploitation, Secs. 38-3-8, 38-9-2, 38-9-8 am'dRod Scott02/23/2012
HB410Assistant to a physician, Chiropractor, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, authorized to refer person to licensed physical therapist for treatment, Secs. 34-21-85, 34-24-122, 34-24-292 am'd.Ron Johnson02/23/2012
HB408Legislature, compensation, expense allowance authorized by Act 2007-75, legislator may refuse, funds distributed to local boards of education of legislator for school suppliesLynn Greer02/23/2012
HB409Military museum, Baldwin County designated as site for museum, Military Department authorized to cooperate with (2012-20417)James E. Buskey05/16/2012Signed
HB407Public School and College Authorities, change baseline date, increase average salary, allow schools affected by closure of bases to receive proceeds from the authority, Secs. 16-16A-2, 16-16A-7, 16-16A-8 am'dLaura Hall05/16/2012Signed
HB406Crime of promoting prison contraband in the first, second, and third degrees, attempt included, increased penalties, Secs. 13A-10-36, 13A-10-37, 13A-10-38 am'd.Mac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB405Insurance, residential roofing contract cancellation prior to midnight of 5th business day, exceptionsMike Ball05/16/2012Signed
HB404Lawrence Co., municipality located entirely outside of Lawrence County prohibited from imposing municipal ordinance or regulation in its police jurisdiction located in Lawrence County, reglatory functions and police or fire protection services in its police jurisdiction prohibited, except public safety mutual aid, const. amend.Ken Johnson05/10/2012Signed
HB403Insurance, Alabama Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association scope and purpose, specify limits for certain policies, to conform Alabama law to model law, Secs. 27-44-2, 27-44-3, 27-44-5, 27-44-8, 27-44-9, 27-44-11, 27-44-18 am'dKen Johnson05/03/2012Signed
HB402Transportation Dept, chief engineer, appointment by Director of Transportation as an exempt position under the state Merit System, Sec. 23-1-22, 23-1-23, 23-1-24 am'dSteve Hurst05/09/2012Signed
HB400Digital Crime Act, computer crimes, cyberstalking, electronic harassment, phishing, data fraud, and computer tampering, criminal penalties, jurisdiction for prosecution, forfeiture of equipment, Secs. 13A-8-100, 13A-8-101, 13A-8-102, 13A-8-103 repealedPaul DeMarco05/10/2012Signed
HB401Taxation, exemption from sales and use tax for metal sold for investment purposes, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd (2012-20369)Yvonne Kennedy05/09/2012Signed
HB399Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act, allows litigants to depose individuals and conduct discovery in a state other than the trial statePaul DeMarco05/16/2012Signed
HB398Motor vehicles, driver's license for person under age 19, proof of enrollment in school or employment required, employment required to be for a minimum of 30 hours a week, Public Safety Department to provide form to local superintendents of education for requirements of obtaining license and notification of withdrawal from school, Sec. 16-28-40 am'd.Steve McMillan04/26/2012
HB397Property sold for taxes, excess amount paid at redemption to be held in escrow in county treasury, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd.Steve McMillan02/23/2012
HB396Real estate, sale for nonpayment of taxes, property to be sold clarified, advertising costs included in expenses of sale, Sec. 40-10-16 am'd.Steve McMillan05/09/2012
HB395Sheriffs, certain additional qualificationsCharles O. Newton05/09/2012
HB394Pharmacies, records, audit, minimum and uniform standards established, procedures, appeals, Pharmacy Audit Integrity ActRon Johnson04/26/2012
HB393Pharmacies and Pharmacists, pharmacy services defined and Board of Pharmacy authorized to provide for pharmacy services permit, Sec. 34-23-1, 34-23-30 am'dMarcel Black04/12/2012Signed
HB392Legislative Compensation Commission, established, members, quadrennial recommendations for the total compensation to be paid to members of Legislature, Amendments 39 and 57, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd.; Section 49, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed; 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.Charles O. Newton02/23/2012
HB391Telecommunications, eavesdropping, crime expanded to include installing or possessing a device for unauthorized access to certain communications in a personal telecommunication device, Secs. 13A-11-30, 13A-11-31, 13A-11-33, 13A-11-34 am'd.Chris England05/09/2012
HB390Crimes and offenses, crime of money laundering provided for and penaltiesRod Scott02/23/2012
HB389Taxation, certain industries sales and use tax exemption repealed, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'dPatricia Todd02/23/2012
HB388School attendance, prior notice of prosecution for nonattendance requirement deleted, distribution and verification of receipt of school and state attendance policy required, Sec. 16-28-16 am'd.Thad McClammy05/09/2012
HB387Municipalities, 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.James E. Buskey05/09/2012
HB385Alabama 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 repealedDuwayne Bridges05/03/2012
HB386Class 2 municipality, one-call notification system for excavation or digging, exempt, Sec.37-15-2 am'dJames E. Buskey05/08/2012
HB384Property, state owned, Department of Finance required to maintain list of all facilities and lands owned, leased, rented by state agency or judicial branch.Paul DeMarco05/08/2012
HB383Smoking, in places of employment and public places, prohibited, State Board of Health to enforce, Alabama Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealedMary Sue McClurkin02/21/2012
HB382Mortgages, Alabama Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act, provides for timely payoff statements and timely recording of mortgage satisfaction, Secs. 35-10-26, 35-10-30 am'dVictor Gaston04/17/2012
HB381Insurance, State Employees' Insurance Board to include one year of hazardous duty time for every five years as a correctional officer awarded to correctional officers under Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System, Sec. 36-29-19.7 am'd; Act 2011-698, 2011 Regular Sesssion am'd (2012-20347)Johnny Mack Morrow05/09/2012Signed
HB379Vital statistics, information relating to removal of ectopic pregnancies, Office of Vital Statistics not required to collect, removal of ectopic pregnancies excluded from the definition of "abortion", Sec. 22-9A-13, 26-23B-3 am'd; Act 2011-672, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dJack Williams02/21/2012
HB380Trespass, no duty to certain persons who trespass, Sec 6-5-345 addedJack Williams02/21/2012
HB378Alabama Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, to provide a statutory method whereby Alabama courts legally recognize foreign judgmentsBill Poole05/09/2012
HB377Alabama Law Institute, funding, authorized to receive funds from governmental and other sources, appropriation for use for Law Institute purposes, Sec. 29-8-6 addedJoe Hubbard05/09/2012
HB376Controlled substances, crime of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, created, penalties, Sec. 13A-12-211 am'd (2012-20422)Mac McCutcheon05/09/2012Signed
HB375Health care providers authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience ActBarbara Bigsby Boyd05/09/2012
HB373Service dogs, harassing, injuring, or causing death of, crime of established, penalties, restitution of certain expensesPaul DeMarco02/21/2012
HB374Landscape architects, registered landscape architects, licensing, examination, and education requirements, 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, 34-17-25 am'd.Mark Tuggle05/10/2012Signed
HB372Farm wineries, licensing, fees, distribution, and sale of wine, Secs. 28-3-1, 28-7-13, 28-7-18 am'dBecky Nordgren02/21/2012
HB371Wilcox County, additional court costs assessed in circuit and district court, proceeds deposited in Circuit Clerk's Special AccountRon Johnson03/20/2012Signed
HB370Certificate of need application, fees, assessment of costs, direct appeals to Court of Civil Appeals, Secs. 22-21-265, 22-21-270, 22-21-271, 22-21-275 am'd (2012-20248R1)Ron Johnson05/01/2012Signed
HB369Elections, absentee voting authorized to appy for and vote by absentee ballot, ballot to include primary caretaker of physically incapacitated person and person incarcerated but not yet convicted, emergency absentee voting permitted for caretaker of a person who requires emergency medical treatment and person with personal business emergencies, and to authorize Secretary of State rulemaking authority, Secs. 17-11-3, 17-11-4, 17-11-5, 17-11-7, 17-11-18 am'dPaul Beckman02/21/2012
HB367Elections, absentee voter, identification at time of application required, Secs. 17-10-1, 17-10-2 am'dPaul Beckman05/09/2012
HB368Absentee ballots, duplicated language deleted, Sec. 17-9-51 repealedPaul Beckman04/24/2012
HB366Law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, corrections officers, exposure to contagious, infectious, or communicable disease in the line of duty, blood and saliva testing of offender authorized, testing procedures, use of test results specified, notification of offender of positive results and availability of counseling and health careMac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB365Criminal sex offenders, only one adult or juvenile sex offender may reside in a residence, only one adult may reside in an apartment complex under certain conditions, civil penalties, exceptionsElwyn Thomas05/09/2012
HB364Severance tax on sand, gravel, etc., Revenue Department to provide county commissions with information regarding levy, collection, and distribution, audits authorized, civil penalties, counties authorized to collect, Secs. 40-13-51, 40-13-53, 40-13-54, 40-13-55, 40-13-56, 40-13-57, 40-13-58 am'dElwyn Thomas05/03/2012Signed
HB363Methamphetamines, further regulation of the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products, licensed pharmacies solely authorized to sell, criminal penalties enhanced, membership of Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force revised, Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center to create an electronic drug offender tracking system, Secs. 13A-12-260, 20-2-190 am'd; Sec. 20-2-190.2 addedBlaine Galliher04/19/2012Signed
HB362Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2010 First Special Session and 2011 Regular Session as contained in 2011 supplements and replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State, Secs. 17-14-70, 22-9A-13 am'dVictor Gaston05/08/2012Signed
HB360Foundation Program Fund, local boards of education authorized to establish local school calendar providing 180 instructional days for computation of benefits, Flexible School Calendar Act, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.; Act 2011-235, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.Craig Ford05/16/2012
HB361PACT Program, transfer of funds designated to Budget Stabilization Fund to PACT program in those years where program is unable to meet financial obligations, authorized, legislative intent re, Secs. 16-33C-16, 29-9-4 am'dCraig Ford02/21/2012
HB359Corporations, Foreign, provided with same obligations, rights, and consequences as other foreign entities doing business unregistered, Sec. 10A-1-7.21 am'd; Secs. 10A-2-15.01, 10A-2-15.02 repealedPaul DeMarco05/02/2012Signed
HB358Banks and banking, 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 upon certain contingency, const. amend.Paul DeMarco05/02/2012Signed
HB357Private 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.Paul DeMarco05/02/2012Signed
HB355Transportation Department, deputy directors, appointment by director of department with approval of GovernorPebblin W. Warren05/09/2012Signed
HB356School bus drivers, physical examination, successful completion required, Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb Act, Sec. 16-27-4.1 addedBarbara Bigsby Boyd02/16/2012
HB354Beer, cider, and wine, homebrewing in limited amounts by person 21 years of age or older for personal use authorized without taxation or licensure, penalties, convicted felon prohibited from homebrewing (2012-20414)Pebblin W. WarrenMissing
HB353Secondary metals recyclers, copper purchases and metal purchases, payment by check, information for purchases, database, limits on purchase, permitting of certain secondary metals recyclers and sellers required, criminal penalties, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-35, 13A-8-37 am'd.Lynn Greer02/16/2012
HB352Class 3 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975Joe Hubbard05/16/2012Signed
HB351Taxes, exemptions for Still Serving Veterans, Inc.Alan Harper02/16/2012
HB350Insurance 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 ActYvonne Kennedy02/16/2012
HB348Sexual offenses, age of consent for sexual acts increased, Secs. 13A-6-62, 13A-6-64, 13A-6-67, 13A-6-69, 13A-6-70, 13A-6-120 am'd.Terri Collins02/16/2012
HB349Use of life jackets, persons operating vessels or boats on state waters with a child under 13 years of age aboard without an approved lifejacket, prohibited, Sec. 33-5-69 am'dRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB347Work release program, county jail, portion of inmate's gross wages used for sheriff's department, Sec. 14-8-37 am'dCharles O. Newton04/03/2012
HB346Judges, circuit and district, nonpartisan election, filing fee, Secs. 17-6-20, 17-6-24, 17-6-25, 17-13-8 am'd.Charles O. Newton02/16/2012
HB345Health benefit plans, group insurance, coverage of autism spectrum disorder to age 18 under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'dLaura Hall05/01/2012
HB344Trapping 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.Chad Fincher04/24/2012
HB342Woodland, corp. limits alt., referendumRichard J. Laird04/03/2012Signed
HB343Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act, program for matching of health care and financial needs, disclaimers required, program not subject to Insurance Department regulationsMike Hill05/10/2012
HB341Alabama Uniform Environmental Covenants Act, exempt underground and aboveground storage tanks storing motor fuel from requirements of, Sec. 35-19-2 am'dJim Carns05/03/2012Signed
HB340Crime of Looting, established, penalties, violation would be Class C felonyJim Carns05/03/2012Signed
HB339Motor carrier transportation contracts, contracts by motor carriers and entities shipping may not limit liability for each party for their own negligence, exception, Sec. 37-3-23.1 addedRon Johnson04/26/2012Signed
HB338Funeral or cemetery services, preneed funeral service contracts, regulation further provided for, Secs. 27-17A-5, 27-17A-11.1 added; Secs. 27-17A-2, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-10, 27-17A-11, 27-17A-12, 27-17A-13, 27-17A-14, 27-17A-16, 27-17A-18, 27-17A-22, 27-17A-23, 27-17A-25, 27-17A-30, 27-17A-31, 27-17A-32, 27-17A-33, 27-17A-34, 27-17A-47, 27-17A-50, 27-17A-55 am'd. (2012-20272R1)K.L. Brown05/16/2012
HB337Vital Records, State Registrar authorized to issue Certificate of Foreign Birth without judicial proceedings if certain criteria are satisfied, Karina's Law, Sec. 22-9A-11.1 addedBlaine Galliher03/22/2012
HB335Alabama Fire College, an institution of postsecondary education under the supervision and control of the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, clarified, membership revised, duties, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee established, Secs. 36-32-1, 36-32-2, 36-32-3, 36-32-5 am'd; Sec. 36-32-13 added.Randy Davis02/14/2012
HB336Drivers' licenses, veterans, eligible veteran to receive veteran's driver license, Sec. 32-6-1.2 addedMarcel Black05/16/2012Signed
HB334Public Works, Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act, establish, public agencies prohibited from entering contracts and making certain awards, certain terms prohibited in certain documents, certain persons prohibited from placing certain terms in certain documents, exemptionsRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB333Contracts, state or any political subdivision, use of Davis-Bacon wage provision, prohibitedRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB332Architects, registered, engineers and land surveyors, licensed professional, civil action alleging negligence requires third-party certificate of merit affidavitRandy Davis05/09/2012
HB329National Guard, active military service, compensation for injury or death, coverage under State Employees Injury Compensation Fund, Sec.36-29A-1 am'd; Sec. 31-2-85 repealed.Mike Hill05/03/2012
HB330Alabama Department of Environmental Management, civil immunity to water suppliers who are in compliance or receive an exemption from ADEM, Sec. 22-23-35.1 addedRandy Davis02/14/2012
HB331Corporations, share exchange transactions, requirements, Sec. 10A-2-11.02 am'dJim Carns04/17/2012
HB328Taxation, income tax credit for purchase and installation of irrigation systems, water wells and reservoirs by agricultural entitiesArtis McCampbell05/09/2012Signed
HB327Beverages, labels, obscuring, removing, or rendering illegible information on labels, prohibited, storing, transporting, holding for sale, or selling any beverage product with label that is obscured, removed, or illegible, prohibited, penalties, Secs. 20-1-5, 20-1-27 am'd.Harry Shiver05/16/2012
HB326Superintendents of education, county and city, appointment by city and county boards of education, required, const. amend.Jeremy Oden05/09/2012
HB325Alcoholic beverages, wine, bottle opened on premises of licensee, recorking or resealing, patron may transport in vehicle, not considered an open container, Sec. 28-3A-20.1 addedJamie Ison05/03/2012Signed
HB324Criminal surveillance, enhanced criminal penalties for surveillance for purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, crime of aggravated criminal surveillance createdMerika Coleman04/17/2012
HB323Insurance 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-9, incl., 27-12A-20 to 27-12A-24, incl., 27-12A-40 to 27-12A-42, incl., added; Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23 am'd.Yvonne Kennedy05/10/2012Signed
HB322Game hunting, permits for broadcast, spincast, and container feeders authorized under certain conditions, permits, fees, penalties, Secs. 9-11-244 and 9-11-245 not to applyJuandalynn Givan02/14/2012
HB321Sales and use tax, vitamins, minerals, supplements sold or prescribed by physicians and other health care providers, exemption clarified, Sec. 40-9-27 am'dMike Hill02/14/2012
HB320Small businesses certified under federal HUBZone program given preferred vendor status under competitive bid law, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.Thad McClammy05/09/2012
HB318Timber and forest products, crime of willful removal of timber and other forest products by deception, Class A misdemeanor, Sec. 9-13-60 am'd.Charles O. Newton05/10/2012Signed
HB319Election, expenses of county reimbursement by the state, specified, Election Expense Reimbursement Committee, makeup and functions altered, Secs. 17-16-2, 17-16-2.1, 17-16-4 am'dRandy Wood05/10/2012
HB317Public 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 missingRandy Wood03/22/2012
HB316Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshal authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.Randy Wood02/14/2012
HB315Security for Alabama Funds Enhancement (SAFE) Act, qualified public depository, definition to include a National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, Sec. 41-14A-2 am'd.Mike Ball02/14/2012
HB314Cullman Co., legislative authority to transfer sixteenth section lands and income to county board of education, const. amend.Jeremy Oden04/03/2012Signed
HB312State contracts, performance of work outside the United States, prohibitedChris England02/14/2012
HB313Prattville, corp. limits alt. to deannex certain propertyBarry Mask05/16/2012Signed
HB311Elections, procedure for recall of an incumbent elected officers provided, const. amend.Chris England02/14/2012
HB310Divorce, waiting period for final judgment when minor children, when domestic violence or child abuse, submission of family plan, rights of noncustodial parent, legislative intent for marriage reconciliation, Sec. 30-2-8.1 am'd.Chris England02/14/2012
HB309Prisoners, permitted to attend church at request of church pastor or leaderRalph Howard02/14/2012
HB308Sports, local boards of education to develop policy regarding concussion, youth athlete with concussions or head injuries, participation in practice or athletic games prohibited for certain number of days, Act 2011-541, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 22-11E-2 am'dPaul DeMarco05/03/2012Signed
HB306Counties, sewer system, operating, prohibited from charging any fee to person or entity not connected to the sewer systemVictor Gaston05/09/2012
HB307Insulin, insulin syringes, and related items to treat diabetes, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax, retroactive applications under certain conditionsRon Johnson05/10/2012Signed
HB305Public employees may not be prohibited from communication with elected public officialRichard J. Laird02/14/2012
HB304Public School and College Authority, authorized to sell and issue additional bonds for capital improvements for public education and for training workers for industries, Education Training ActCraig Ford02/14/2012
HB303Pardons and Paroles Board, lesser penalty for parole revocations not based on commission of new crime, Sec. 15-22-32 am'd.Mike Hill02/14/2012
HB302Counties, optional home rule powers re economic development, public safety and health, taxation, and land regulation and use, const. amend.Demetrius C. Newton02/14/2012
HB300Public schools, grades 9-12, science courses, appropriationLaura Hall02/14/2012
HB301Controlled substances, illegal, forfeitures, proceeds from forfeited property may be applied to delinquent child support obligations, Sec. 20-2-93 am'd.Laura Hall05/09/2012
HB299Public schools, grades K-8, hands-on science courses, appropriationLaura Hall02/14/2012
HB298Talladega Co., sheriff, deputies with 10 years service, authorized to receive badge and commission card and pistol without costRon Johnson03/20/2012Signed
HB297Sylacauga, corp. limits alt.Ron Johnson03/20/2012Signed
HB296Municipalities, mayors, spouses, parents, or adult child of, prohibited from serving as city clerk, city treasurer, or finance officerBarry Mask02/14/2012
HB295Talladega College, appropriationJay Love02/14/2012
HB293Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriationJay Love02/14/2012
HB294Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public educationJay Love02/14/2012
HB292Tuskegee University, appropriationJay Love02/14/2012
HB291Mines and Mining, mine or fire boss foreman's certificate of competency, qualifications further provided for, Sec 25-9-11 am'dMike Hill02/09/2012
HB290Legal notices, electronic publication of legal notices on Internet websites, authorized, statewide website, Secs. 6-8-60, 6-8-62, 6-8-64, 6-8-65 am'd.Mike Hill03/06/2012
HB289Alocohic beverages, certain alcohlic beverages, brewpubs selling sample beer on-site to consumers and to consumers for off-site consumption, Sec. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3, 28-7-18 am'd; Act 2011-630, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'dMike Ball02/09/2012
HB287Mobile Co., county commission to provide for the number and districts for election of members, initial districts to be same as Board of School Commissioners, Act 181, 1957 Reg. Sess. repealedYvonne Kennedy03/22/2012
HB288Certain prefabricated storm shelters excluded from provisions of Title 24, Code of Alabama 1975, surety bond by manufacturers of prefabricated storm shelters requiredEd Henry03/22/2012
HB286Partnerships 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. (2011-20801)Jay Love05/10/2012Signed
HB285Unemployment compensation, compensable week further defined, Sec. 25-4-73 am'dAlan Harper04/26/2012
HB284Relief, payment increase to wrongful incarcerated persons, Sec. 29-2-159 am'dOliver Robinson02/09/2012
HB283Corrections Department, inmates, annual report to Legislature regarding demographic information and housing costs, Sec. 14-1-13 am'dOliver Robinson02/09/2012
HB282Alabama lottery, Alabama Lottery Corporation established, distribution of proceeds, duties and power terminated after a specified time, Section 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd, const. amd.Mary Moore02/09/2012
HB280State funds, investment of, expanding types of investments eligible for state depositories; Sec. 41-14-30 am'dSteve Clouse04/10/2012
HB281Unclaimed Property, disposition by State Treasurer, provide clarification, require electronic reportings, allow surviving parent to claim abandoned property from child who dies intestate, Secs. 35-12-72, 35-12-76, 35-12-79, 35-12-82, 35-12-84, 35-12-86, 35-12-93 am'dSteve Clouse05/09/2012
HB279Penny Trust Fund (PTF), Comptroller authorized to transmit funds from PTF to State Board of Education, Secs. 41-15A-2, 41-15A-6 am'dSteve Clouse05/09/2012
HB278Secondary metals recycler, additional records to be maintained, purchases of specified metal property limited, registration with ACJIC, required, database of metal property sales created, criminal penalties, purchase of specified metal property prohibited, Secs. 13A-8-30 to 13A-8-37, inclusive, 13A-8-39 am'd; Secs. 13A-8-31.1, 13A-8-31.2, 13A-8-35.1, 13A-8-37.1, 13A-8-37.2 addedJim Carns05/10/2012Signed
HB277Taxation, tobacco products, tax on cigar wrappers, require business license, monthly reports, penalties, Secs. 40-25B-1 to 40-25B-11, inclusive, addedJamie Ison05/10/2012Signed
HB275State ad valorem tax, additional one-half mill, proceeds distributed evenly between Alabama Firefighters' Annuity and Benefit Fund and Alabama Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, const. amend.Richard J. Laird05/09/2012
HB276Legislature, basic compensation for members, median annual household income in Alabama, legislators submit signed vouchers for reimbursement, proposed const. amend.Mike Ball05/01/2012Signed
HB274Government, local, prohibited from competing with private sector in waste managementJoseph C. Mitchell02/16/2012
HB273Medicaid programs, ensuring appropriate access to medicines for premature infants, created, Medicaid program required to develop and implement policies to streamline process for access to covered drug for premature infants.Jim McClendon05/09/2012
HB272Licenses and licensing, Social Security number for license renewal repealed, Sec. 30-3-194 am'dHoward Sanderford05/08/2012Signed
HB271Taxation, state income tax credit relating to Class 1, 2, 3 municipalities for rehabilitation of historic structuresJim Carns02/09/2012
HB269Public assistance, fraud in obtaining, crime established, penalties, theft of services, knowledge requirement deleted, Sec. 13A-8-10 am'd.Mike Millican02/09/2012
HB270Firefighters, exempt certain firefighters from certification by the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, Sec. 36-32-7 am'dDemetrius C. Newton02/09/2012
HB268Department of Labor, Child Labor Division, terms clarified, public display of Child Labor Certificate, adult establishment defined and employment of children at limited; civil penalties provided, role of department further provided for, Secs. 25-8-32.1, 25-8-33, 25-8-38, 25-8-44, 25-8-52, 25-8-59, 25-8-60 am'dBlaine Galliher04/17/2012
HB267Annual sales tax holiday, sales and use tax exemption, certain energy efficient products included, Sec. 40-23-210 am'd.Oliver Robinson02/09/2012
HB266Dallas Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendumVictor Gaston03/20/2012Signed
HB265Probate Judges, license to practice law required beginning with term after November 2012 General election, Sec12-13-31 am'dVictor Gaston02/09/2012
HB263Initiative, constitutional amendments, proposed by people, authorized, Legislature may offer alternate proposal, const. amend.Patricia Todd02/09/2012
HB264Alcoholic beverages, beer, container size authorized, Sec. 28-3A-23 am'd.Chad Fincher02/09/2012
HB262Montgomery Co., Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority established for development of Catoma Creek, const. amend.Thad McClammy02/23/2012
HB261Income tax, tax credit for hiring certain persons under age 19 during school breaks, after school, or on weekendsThad McClammy02/09/2012
HB260Mandatory school attendance age, maximum increased from seven to 18 years of age, Sec. 16-28-3 am'dThad McClammy02/09/2012
HB259Elections, campaign finance reports include occupation and name of the employer of the contributor, Sec. 17-5-8 am'dPatricia Todd02/09/2012
HB257Taxation, state income tax credit for investments, businesses in impoverished and low income communities.Yvonne Kennedy05/09/2012Signed
HB258Crimes and Offenses, prisoners, prohibition against use of social networksRandy Davis05/16/2012Signed
HB256Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), city council, vacancies filled by a special election, setting of date, Sec. 11-44C-22 am'd.Yvonne Kennedy04/19/2012Signed
HB255Employees' Retirement System, benefits, earnable compensation for determination to include overtime pay with limitation, Sec. 36-27-1 am'd.Mike Hill05/02/2012Signed
HB254Pharmacy benefit managers, registration and licensing by State Board of Pharmacy, requiredRon Johnson05/09/2012
HB253Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exclude motor vehicle locks and business selling locks, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-6, 34-1A-7, 34-1A-10 am'd. (2012-20195)Jim Carns04/05/2012
HB252Good Samaritan Law, licensed social worker, counselor, physchologist granted civil immunity for rendering aid in an emergency, Act 2011-579, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 6-5-332 am'dJim Carns05/09/2012
HB250Ethics, employees of local school system may receive up to two seasonal gifts valued less than $25, Sec. 36-25-1 am'd; Act 2010-764, 2010 First Sp. Sess. am'dAlan Harper02/09/2012
HB251Supplemental appropriations from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (2012-20090)Alan Harper03/15/2012
HB249Alabama Marine Corps League exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxRalph Howard05/16/2012Signed
HB248Courts, circuit, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, contempt of court, maximum fine increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'dMike Jones02/09/2012
HB247Transportation Department, director authorized to appoint assistant counsel subject to State Merit System, Sec. 23-1-26 am'd.Jay Love05/09/2012
HB246Election, regulation of campaign contribution, Honest Campaign Act.Marcel Black05/09/2012
HB244Cigarettes, tax increased, const. amend.Patricia Todd02/09/2012
HB245Health Insurance Exchange established, operated by a board, members, duties, repealed if federal health reform laws requiring exchange repealed or defunded or declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, Health Insurance Exchange ActGreg Wren05/08/2012
HB243Economic Development, entertain industry incentives, qualified production project, qualified expenditure available for rebate or exemption increased, Sec. 41-7A-43, 41-7A-45, 41-7A-48, am'd; Act 2011-695, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd (2012-20079)Alan Harper04/12/2012
HB242Civil actions, obesity or weight gain, suits prohibited, limited exceptions, Commonsense Consumption ActMike Jones05/16/2012Signed
HB241Acts of Alabama, House and Senate Journals, and other official documents, printing, guidelines 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, 29-1-27Jay Love04/05/2012
HB240Partnerships 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. (2011-20801)Jay Love02/09/2012
HB239Industrial Development Authority, members, composition altered to include President Pro Tempore of Senate or designee and Speaker of the House or designee, Sec. 41-10-25 am'd.Duwayne Bridges05/16/2012Signed
HB237Taxation, Beer tax revenues to St. Clair further provided for, Sec. 28-3-190 am'dRandy Wood02/08/2012
HB238Funerals, disrupting, crime further provided for, distance of protest from property line of funeral facility further provided for, Sec. 13A-11-17 am'd.Duwayne Bridges05/02/2012Signed
HB236Elections, write-in candidates, procedure for counting write-in votes, Sec. 17-6-28 am'd.Charles O. Newton03/22/2012
HB235Jefferson County, occupational tax, rate distributionDemetrius C. Newton02/08/2012
HB234Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, posting of rules, posting of bond by administrator request deleted, board authorized to issue nontraffic citations for transportation violations, provides further for Class A and Class F permits and general and automobile liability insurance, Secs. 9-17-101, 9-17-103, 9-17-104, 9-17-105, 9-17-106, 9-17-107, 9-17-109, 9-17-121, 9-17-122, 40-17-161, 40-17-164 am'dRandy Wood04/03/2012
HB233Forestry Commission, administrative rules, violations pertaining to conduct of persons on land designated as state forest, penalties, Sec. 9-3-9 am'd.Chad Fincher05/16/2012
HB232Mobile Co., municipalities, contracting with sheriff for police services authorized, funding by municipalityChad Fincher04/19/2012Signed
HB231Mobile Co., dangerous dogs, procedures for declaring dog dangerous or a nuisance in unincorporated areas of county, registration requirement, penalties, Act 2008-127, 2008 Reg. Sess. repealedYvonne Kennedy04/19/2012Signed
HB230Elections, computerized statewide voter registration list, residential address of domestic violence victims omitted, Secs. 11-46-36, 11-46-107, 17-4-33, 17-9-15, 17-11-5 am'd.Mike Hill04/24/2012
HB229School bus drivers, use of electronic device, mobile telephone, cellular telephone prohibited while operating school bus, penalties (2011-20256)Joe Hubbard03/22/2012
HB228Massage Therapy, Board of, massage therapists further regulated, penalties increased, Secs. 34-43-3, 34-43-5, 34-43-6, 34-43-7, 34-43-9, 34-43-10, 34-43-11, 34-43-12, 34-43-14, 34-43-15, 34-43-17, 34-43-20, 34-43-21 am'd.Joe Hubbard05/09/2012
HB226Immigration law, provision barring unlawfully present aliens from attending a public postsecondary school clarified, crime of criminal harboring of unlawfully present alien modified to exclude rentals to aliens, crime of conspiracy to transport alien eliminated, bail for certain detained aliens allowed under certain circumstances, collection of information related to attempts to register to vote by noncitizens required, employment, use of valid driver's license or nondriver identification card to verify citizenship or lawful presence for employment eligibility, authorized; Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs. 31-13-8, 31-13-9, 31-13-13, 31-13-15, 31-13-18, 31-13-19, 31-13-26, 31-13-28, 31-13-29, 32-6-9 am'd; Secs. 31-13-5, 31-13-6, 31-13-10, 31-13-27 repealedJoe Hubbard02/08/2012Signed
HB227Legislature, vote required to override gubernatorial veto, increased, procedure for gubernatorial vetoes, altered, Section 125 (Section 125, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.Joe Hubbard02/08/2012
HB225County jails, grand jury to review inspection reports, presentation of certain findings to county commission, sheriffs, and district attorney, Sec. 12-16-191 am'd (2012-20241)Joe Hubbard05/09/2012Signed
HB224Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, or Judicial Retirement Fund, certain active or retired members, forfeiture of employer-paid portion and interest thereon of retirement benefits upon conviction of certain felony offenses, immunity from civil or criminal liability for retirement systems officers and employees for certain actions taken, reimbursement to employer for costs of illegal activityJoe Hubbard05/09/2012
HB223Abortion, require physician involvement, define terms, express intent, require certain standard in treatment and care, require reporting, require Board of Health adopt rules and provide penaltiesRandy Wood05/09/2012
HB222Trusts, Principal and Income Act, Uniform Law, amend to update, distribution of trusts further provided for, Sec. 19-3A-409, 19-3A-505 am'd; Sec. 19-3A-607 addedMike Jones05/16/2012Signed
HB220Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation for the Spay-Neuter Program, income tax refund check-off for voluntary contribution to, duties to Revenue DepartmentJay Love02/08/2012
HB221Municipalities, ordinance establishing automated red light traffic control photographic system, prohibitedJohnny Mack Morrow02/08/2012
HB219Deed recording, judge of probate, person must present proof of actual purchase price, Sec. 40-22-1 am'dMac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB218Madison County, (Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit) of Alabama, Pretrial Diversion Program, fees further provided for, Act 94-392, 1994 Reg. Sess., am'dMac McCutcheon05/08/2012Signed
HB217Judge of probate may publish a list of qualified electors in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, Sec. 17-4-1 am'd.Mac McCutcheon05/09/2012
HB216Contracts, Preference given to in-state bidder on certain public works contractsJoe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB215Small Business and Job Creation Fund, established, funded with annual transfer from Alabama Trust Fund for three years, exceptions, administration of fund by Alabama Development Office, const. amend.Joe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB213Used motor vehicle dealer, licensing of, definition to include credit unions and licensees of State Banking Department, Sec. 40-12-390 am'd.Dexter Grimsley05/16/2012Signed
HB214Public funds, expenditure for benefit of charter or private schools, prohibitedBarbara Bigsby Boyd02/07/2012
HB212Public Schools, K-12, textbooks, education department required to provide textbooks that are less than five years old, Sec. 16-36-70 am'dBarbara Bigsby Boyd02/07/2012
HB211Legislature, limit service in the Legislature to three terms , proposed const. amend.Craig Ford02/07/2012
HB210Ethics, exempt public employees earning certain amounts from filing statement of economic interests and may accept gifts, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-14 am'd; Act 2010-764, 2010 First Special Session am'dCraig Ford02/07/2012
HB209Relating to firearms and ammunition, public officials and public and private employers prohibited from rezoning applicants or employees relating to possession or use of firearms or ammunition under certain conditions, public employers prohibited from conditioning employment upon applicants agreement to forego certain rights related to firearm, civil action for certain damages authorized.Craig Ford02/07/2012
HB207Elections, political contributions, limited to certain amount per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot, Sec. 17-5-8 am'dMerika Coleman02/07/2012
HB208Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in periodMerika Coleman02/07/2012
HB206Initiative, Referendum, proposed const. amend.Thomas Jackson02/07/2012
HB205Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, responsible to review contract between a state department and a public entity that contemplates a subsequent contract between the public entity and a private entity for personal or professional services benefitting the state department, Secs. 29-2-41, 29-2-41.1 am'd.Thomas Jackson05/09/2012
HB204Recall elections of certain elected state officials, proposed const. amend.Rod Scott02/07/2012
HB203Crimes and offenses, crime of money laundering provided for and penaltiesRod Scott02/07/2012
HB202Judges, appellate, and Supreme Court Justices and Attorney General, nonpartisan election, Appellate Court Nonpartisan Election Act, Secs. 17-6-20, 17-6-24, 17-6-25, 17-6-48, 17-13-8 am'd.Chris England02/07/2012
HB200Corporations prohibited from contributing to a political action committee, Sec. 10A-21-1.02 am'dChris England02/07/2012
HB201Courts, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'dChris England02/07/2012
HB199Corporate income tax, taxpayer who is part of unitary business, taxable income to include any amounts in excess of federal domestic production activities deduction, Revenue Commissioner authorized to require additional information in alternative reporting format, Secs. 40-2A-17, 40-18-1, 40-18-34 am'd.Richard Lindsey02/07/2012
HB198Limestone County (39th Judicial Circuit), pretrial diversion program, district attorney authorized to establishMac McCutcheon05/08/2012Signed
HB197Human Resources Dept, TANF, drug testing for substance abuse based on reasonable suspicion for eligibility for benefits, required, ineligibility under certain conditions, department to implementMike Millican05/09/2012
HB195Improvement districts, additional powers, notice of hearing not required if held during regular meeting, assessment fees on lands included, nonpayment of fees, remedies, bonds, Alabama Improvement District Act amended, Sec. 11-99A-52 added; Secs. 11-99A-2, 11-99A-3, 11-99A-4, 11-99A-6, 11-99A-8, 11-99A-9, 11-99A-11, 11-99A-12, 11-99A-13, 11-99A-15, 11-99A-19, 11-99A-21, 11-99A-36, 11-99A-42, 11-99A-43 am'd.; Secs. 11-99A-17, 11-99A-30 repealedMike Hill02/07/2012
HB196Telephone service, basic telephone service, defined to be consistent with federal regulation and include cell phone service, etc., obligation to provide service removed, exception for certain time, Secs. 37-2A-2, 37-2A-8 am'dOliver Robinson04/03/2012Signed
HB194Human Resources Department, welfare and food stamp benefits, issuance of photo ID cards, information transferred to Public Safety DepartmentJoe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB193Motor vehicles, Insurance, discount for seniors (55 and over) who complete motor vehicle accident prevention course, Sec 27-13-121 am'dDemetrius C. Newton05/09/2012Signed
HB192University of Montevallo, use of nonfederally granted lands for benefit of university, Sec. 16-54-17 am'dMike Hill05/16/2012Signed
HB191Improvement districts, additional powers, notice of hearing not required if held during regular meeting, assessment fees on lands included, nonpayment of fees, remedies, bonds, Alabama Improvement District Act amended, Sec. 11-99A-52 added; Secs. 11-99A-2, 11-99A-3, 11-99A-4, 11-99A-6, 11-99A-8, 11-99A-9, 11-99A-11, 11-99A-12, 11-99A-13, 11-99A-15, 11-99A-19, 11-99A-21, 11-99A-36, 11-99A-42, 11-99A-43 am'd.; Secs. 11-99A-17, 11-99A-30 repealedMike Hill05/10/2012
HB190State Personnel Board, adoption of tax deferred annuity and deferred compensation programs for participating employees, Sec. 36-26-14 am'dMike Hill04/17/2012
HB189Insurance, 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'dMike Hill04/17/2012
HB188Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, property and casualty insurance policy, voluntary contribution on policy billing provided forRichard J. Laird02/07/2012
HB187Alabama Association of Rescue Squads, contributions, income tax refund check-offRichard J. Laird05/16/2012Signed
HB186Volunteer fire departments or rescue squads, state, counties, municipalities, donation of property, disposal after donation further provided for, Sec. 9-3-18 am'd.Richard J. Laird05/16/2012Signed
HB184Jefferson County, occupational tax, rate distributionDemetrius C. Newton02/07/2012
HB185Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments, certain county volunteer fire associations, Alabama Association of Rescue Squads, Inc., member rescue squads, county volunteer rescue associations, and local fire districts, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax and ad valorem tax, exceptionRichard J. Laird05/16/2012Signed
HB183Cost of living salary increase for certain state employees and public education employees.Craig Ford02/07/2012
HB182Education Trust Funds, repeal Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, reenact Education Trust Fund Proration Account, Sec. 40-1-32.1 reenacted; Act 2011-3, 2011 Reg. Sess., repealedCraig Ford02/07/2012
HB181Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), limit on cost for certain PACT plan contract participants repealed, extend tuition caps to include any college and university in the state, Secs. 16-33C-3, 16-33C-8, 16-33C-18 am'd; Sec. 16-33C-17 repealedCraig Ford02/07/2012
HB180Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd; Act 2011-27, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'dCraig Ford02/07/2012
HB178Security transfer of securities and security accounts, Sec. 8-6-140 am'dSteve Clouse04/26/2012
HB179Homestead exemption, increased for protection against confiscation of a homestead for debts, Sec. 6-10-2 am'd.Steve Clouse05/09/2012
HB177Real Property, tax sales delinquent ad valorem tax, excess amounts paid to a person or entity who has redeemed the property, Sec. 40-10-28 am'dSteve Clouse05/10/2012
HB176Cockfighting, penalties increased, presence at cockfights, penalties, confiscation procedures, fines, terms defined, reporting procedures, Secs. 13A-12-4.1, 13A-12-4.2 added; Sec. 13A-12-4 am'd.Jack Williams02/07/2012
HB175Criminal defendants, youthful offender status, persons charged with a crime involving intentional serious physical injury or death, hearings, notification to witness, evidentiary hearing re allegations and injuries Sec. 15-19-1 am'd.Arthur Payne05/02/2012
HB174Dale Co., sheriff, authorized to operate jail store, distrib. for law enforcement purposes, auditSteve Clouse03/01/2012Signed
HB172Dale Co., sheriff, pistol permit, fee, distrib., Act 85-608, 1985 Reg. Sess. repealedSteve Clouse03/01/2012Signed
HB173Dale Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salarySteve Clouse03/01/2012Signed
HB171Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.Kerry Rich02/07/2012
HB170Motor vehicles, driver's licenses, law enforcement authorized to issue citation if reasonable suspicion that driver was driving a motor vehicle without license even without personal observation of the person driving, request to see driver's license authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 32-6-9.1 added (2012-20486)Mike Ball04/19/2012
HB169Thrift Shops located on military installation in Alabama, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxMac McCutcheon02/07/2012
HB168Municipal 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, power of eminent domain removed, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.Mac McCutcheon02/07/2012
HB166Homeowners insurance, homeowner policyholders provided certain information and rights regarding homeowners policies, violations under Unfair Trade Practices Act, Homeowners Bill of Rights ActYvonne Kennedy05/16/2012Signed
HB167Bar pilots, bond requirements, liability limited to $5,000 unless bar pilot grossly negligent, Sec. 33-4-40 am'd.Victor Gaston05/09/2012Signed
HB165Public schools, grades 9-12, textbooks and instructional materials, Education Department to provide in electronic format to each student as feasibleJim McClendon05/16/2012
HB164Board of Physical Therapy, impaired professional wellness committee and program created; executive director appointment, licensing in lieu of registration of physical therapists assistants, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-195, 34-24-210, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-217 am'dJim McClendon05/09/2012Signed
HB163Physical therapists, referral by licensed health care providers, Sec. 34-24-210.1 added; Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-217 am'd.Ed Henry04/24/2012Signed
HB162University of South Alabama, board of trustees, authorized to participate in meetings by telephone or video conference under certain conditionsJamie Ison04/05/2012
HB160Economic Development, tax incentives for certain qualifying projects developing or expanding in state, job creation, retention component, Alabama Development Office and Finance Director to recommend to Governor to approve the project, Alabama Job Creation and Retention ActBarry Mask04/19/2012
HB161University of South Alabama, president authorized to employ police officers, dutiesJamie Ison04/12/2012Signed
HB159Economic Development, incentive program authorized for projects that provide economic development and job creation, const. amend.Barry Mask05/09/2012
HB158Controlled substances, Schedule I, cathinone compounds, synthetic cannabinoid, controlled analog substances, included and subject to regulation and penalties, penalties for trafficking in controlled analog substances, Sec. 13A-12-214.1, 13A-12-231, 20-2-23, am'dRandy Wood04/19/2012
HB157Motor vehicles, motorcycles, Class M motorcycle license including restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle, issuance by Public Safety Department, knowledge test required under certain conditions, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.Allen Farley05/09/2012
HB156Veterinarians, employed by 501(c)(3) entity exempt from certain employment and ownership restrictions, Sec. 34-29-87 am'd.Patricia Todd05/03/2012
HB154Data processing centers and warehousing and storage facilities 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, 40-18-190, 40-18-193 am'd.Mike Millican04/12/2012Signed
HB155Prosthetists, and Orthotists, State Board of, definitions of orthotic fitter, orthotic supplier, licensing, Secs. 34-25A-3, 34-25A-4, 34-25A-5, 34-25A-7, 34-25A-11 am'dRon Johnson04/19/2012
HB153Taxation, Sales, Use, and Lease Tax Simplification Task Force, established, members, dutiesJack Williams02/07/2012
HB152Veterans, additional tax credits for previously unemployed veterans who became employed or began a business, "Heroes for Hire " ActMike Millican03/20/2012Signed
HB151Alabama 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.Alan Baker03/20/2012Signed
HB150Administrative Procedure Act, rules affecting small business, small business economic impact and regulatory flexibility analysis required under certain conditions, agencies to review rules every five years for effect on small businesses, Secs. 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2 addedMike Millican05/09/2012
HB147Courts, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'dJoe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB148Chiropractic 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, fees, unpaid checks, Sec. 34-24-162 added; Secs. 34-24-121, 34-24-123, 34-24-140, 34-24-143, 34-24-160, 34-24-161, 34-24-165, 34-24-166, 34-24-168, 34-24-170, 34-24-172, 34-24-175, 34-24-176 am'd.Randy Wood04/26/2012
HB149Farm wineries, licensing, fees, distribution, and sale of wine, Secs. 28-7-4, 28-7-13, 28-7-18, 28-7-20 am'dBecky Nordgren02/07/2012
HB146Motor Vehicles, "Heart of Dixie" replaced with "State of Champions", authorized on certain license plates, Sec. 32-6-54, 32-6-54.1 am'dJoe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB145Coal, excise tax and privilege tax, termination date extended, tax proceeds further distributed, Secs. 40-13-2, 40-13-6, 40-13-8 am'd.Terri Collins05/09/2012Signed
HB144Taxation, existing tax incentives expanded to include coal mining industry companies, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-18-190 am'dTerri Collins03/01/2012Signed
HB143Gun shows, business license tax levied on organizer not participants under certain conditions, Sec. 40-12-143 am'd.Terri Collins03/20/2012
HB142Taxation, tax exemption for Class 1-5 municipalities cultural districtsTerri Collins05/16/2012
HB140Income tax credit for qualifying projects or new or expanding businesses creating new jobs, tax credits claimed authorized to be carried over up to four tax years, Sec. 40-18-194 am'd.Mike Millican05/09/2012Signed
HB141Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.Merika Coleman05/09/2012
HB139Polygraph Examiners, applicants required to provide results of state and national criminal history background checks and two sets of fingerprints, Sec. 34-25-22 am'dMac McCutcheon05/03/2012
HB138Concealed weapons, penalties increased for carrying in violation of law.Mac McCutcheon02/07/2012
HB137Sexual offenses, age of consent for sexual acts increased, Secs. 13A-6-62, 13A-6-64, 13A-6-67, 13A-6-69, 13A-6-70, 13A-6-120 am'd.Mac McCutcheon02/07/2012
HB136Ethics, exempt public employees earning certain amounts from filing statement of economic interests and may accept gifts, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-14 am'd; Act 2010-764, 2010 First Special Session am'd (2012-20415)Mac McCutcheon05/16/2012Signed
HB133Education, local boards of education authorized to provide for released time religious instruction in public high schools as an elective course for creditBlaine Galliher05/09/2012
HB134Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, employees, salaries and expenses, payment from State General Fund further provided for, Sec. 31-5-14 am'd.Duwayne Bridges02/07/2012
HB135Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.Duwayne Bridges05/09/2012
HB132Disorderly conduct, definition revised, carrying a pistol in a vehicle without a pistol permit, authorized, discretion of sheriff in concealed pistol licensing eliminated under certain conditions, certain provisions of concealed pistol licensing revised, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.; Secs. 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealedJeremy Oden02/07/2012
HB131DeKalb County, providing for fee that probate judge may charge for marriage.Todd Greeson02/23/2012
HB130DeKalb Co., judge of probate, marriage licenses, additional fee, distrib. to DeKalb County Child Advocacy CenterTodd Greeson02/23/2012
HB128Fort Payne, corp. limits alt. to deannex certain propertyTodd Greeson03/20/2012Signed
HB129Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer or malt beverages, sale authorized, city council to regulateTodd Greeson02/23/2012
HB127Income tax, motor vehicles, purchase of any qualified hybrid vehicle, annual sales tax credit authorized for amount of sales tax paid, not to exceed certain amount, definitionsGreg Wren02/07/2012
HB126Insurance, Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act, death master file, notification to State Treasurer, submit unclaimed benefits or unclaimed retained asset account plus interest to State TreasurerGreg Wren05/10/2012Signed
HB125Montgomery Co., judge of probate, recording fee, use for improvement of record system, distrib. to Judge of Probate Fund, Act 591, 1965 Reg. Sess. repealedGreg Wren03/01/2012Signed
HB124County jail, grand jury inspections, minimum number each year required, Sec. 12-16-191 am'd.Greg Wren02/07/2012
HB122State Parks, active or retired member of Armed Forces, free admission on state or federal holidays.Greg Wren05/16/2012Signed
HB123Insurance rate increase by personal line insurer, may take effect immediately unless objected to by the Commissioner of InsuranceGreg Wren02/07/2012
HB121Unemployment compensation, benefits for active duty military dependent spouses who quit work in order to relocate due to spouse's change of station orders, activation orders, or unit deployment orders, authorized, Sec. 25-4-78 am'd.Greg Wren05/16/2012Signed
HB120Homestead exemptions, process for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxes due to age or disability clarifed, income eligibility increased, uniform procedure for applying for the exemption, Department of Revenue establish rules and procedures, Sec. 40-9-19, 40-9-21 am'd (2012-20073)Jack Williams05/03/2012Signed
HB119Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.Merika Coleman02/07/2012
HB118Community Action Association of Alabama exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxMerika Coleman02/07/2012
HB116Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administeringMerika Coleman02/07/2012
HB117Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsMerika Coleman02/07/2012
HB115Roadway contractors, liability and responsibility cease upon acceptance by Transportation Department, county, or local government that highway, road, or street project is in substantial compliance with contract documents, plans, and specificationsMike Hill02/07/2012
HB114Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, cash assistance limited, exceptions, Welfare Cap ActMike Hill02/07/2012
HB113Insurance Department, insurance producers licensure further provided for, require licensees notification of changes in addresses, Secs. 27-7-1, 27-7-5, 27-7-14.1, 27-7-17, 27-7-37, 27-8A-1, 27-8A-6 am'd; 27-7-4.4, 27-22A-1 to 27-22A-7, inclusive, added; 27-7-20, 27-7-21 repealedMike Hill05/03/2012Signed
HB112Health, abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans, State of Alabama opts out of authorizing, health insurance coverage for elective abortions, prohibited, exceptionsEd Henry05/09/2012
HB110Housing Trust Fund and Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee, established to provide housing opportunities for low to moderate income households, members, duties, Economic and Community Affairs Department to administer, Affordable Housing ActPatricia Todd05/09/2012Signed
HB111Health, Hemophilia and bleeding disorders, pharmacy, insurance requirements, von Willebrand's screening, Public Health to administer, Hemophilia Standards of Care ActJim McClendon02/07/2012
HB109Motor vehicles, sales tax increase, distribution for public transportation, Secs. 40-23-101, 40-23-102, 40-23-108 am'd.Patricia Todd02/07/2012
HB108Jefferson County, motor vehicles, personal vehicle registration fee for Jefferson County increased.Patricia Todd02/07/2012
HB107Cigarettes, tax increased, distrib., Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.Patricia Todd02/07/2012
HB106Immigration, Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess. repealedPatricia Todd02/07/2012
HB104Workers' compensation, compensations nor medical benefits awarded to an employee or his or her estate if employee's injury or death was a result of an impairment caused by alcohol consumption or drug use, Sec. 25-5-51 am'd.Paul DeMarco05/09/2012
HB105Revenue 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-11, 40-18-27 am'd.; Sec. 40-2A-9 repealed (2012-20330R2)Paul DeMarco05/10/2012
HB103Boards and Profession, redefine the term attest, add new sections regarding privity statute of limitations, venue, and expert witnesses relating to accountants, Sec. 34-1-2 am'd; Secs. 34-1-23 to 34-1-26, inclusive, addedPaul DeMarco02/07/2012
HB102Elections, election officers, Legislature by local law authorized to appoint alternate election officers, Sec. 17-8-1 am'd.Steve Hurst03/14/2012
HB101Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, prohibition against licensee, agent, or employee from being employed by another licensee, deleted, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.Mike Jones05/16/2012Signed
HB100Juvenile court, jurisdiction relating to adoption, visitation, custody, child support, and spousal support, retention of jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction in certain circumstances, retroactive application, Secs. 12-15-115, 12-15-117, 38-10-7 am'd.Mike Jones05/09/2012Signed
HB99Impersonating state or local official or law enforcement officer, false assertion of authority, acting as a judge or other official with authority to adjudicate disputes, and falsely asserting authority of law to intimidate, harass, threaten, or hinder a state or local official or law enforcement officer, crimes established, penalties, Sec. 13A-10-132 addedRandy Wood05/09/2012Signed
HB98Burglary in the second degree, requirement that dwelling-house be lawfully occupied, removed, Sec. 13A-7-6 am'd.Randy Wood05/09/2012
HB97Higher education, National Guard classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.Randy Wood05/16/2012Signed
HB96Higher education, veterans classified as residents for purposes of instate tuition, Sec. 16-64-2 am'd.Duwayne Bridges05/09/2012
HB95Law enforcement officers, death and disability benefits for municipal police officers, state troopers and certain other state law enforcement officers, extended to all law enforcement officers, definition of occupational disease to include cancer, AIDS, and hepatitis, Secs. 36-30-20, 36-30-21, 36-30-22, 36-30-23 am'd.Ron Johnson05/16/2012Signed
HB94Retirement 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.Ron Johnson05/09/2012Signed
HB93Utility and other underground facilities, One-Call Notification System or Call Before You Dig, all underground facility operators required to be members, responsibility of operators conducting in-house program regarding notifications, further provided for, person further defined, Secs. 37-15-2, 37-15-5 am'd. (2012-20143)Ron Johnson05/16/2012Signed
HB92Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, State Board of Health required to classify as controlled substances, exemptions, wholesale drug distributors exempt from storage, record keeping and security control, Secs. 20-2-20, 20-2-181 am'd.Kerry Rich02/07/2012
HB90Secondary metals recyclers, permitting of certain secondary metals recylers and sellers of certain metal property required, business hours of secondary metals recyclers limited, notification, maintenance of additional records required, cash payment limited, penalties, Sec. 13A-8-30.1 added, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-37 am'd.;Kerry Rich02/07/2012
HB91Controlled substances, unlawful manufacture of, in the first degree, expanded to include manufacture on rental properties, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-12-218 am'd.Kerry Rich05/09/2012
HB89E-911 services, statewide board established to replace Commercial Radio Service Board, service charge, collect and deposited into E-911 fund and distribute to local E-911 district to implement enhanced E-911, procedures and requirements provided, 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, 11-98-5.2, 11-98-5.3, 11-98-13, 11-98-13.1, 11-98-14, 11-98-15 added; Secs. 11-98-5.1, 11-98-7.1, 11-98-8 repealed (2012-20150)Mike Millican05/01/2012Signed
HB88Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, State Board of Health required to classify as controlled substances, exemptions, wholesale drug distributors exempt from storage, record keeping and security control, Secs. 20-2-20, 20-2-181 am'd.Mike Millican02/07/2012
HB87Motor vehicles, abandoned, includes an order to remove a motor vehicle by law enforcement officers if the driver is arrested or injured, or otherwise needs moving, Secs. 32-13-1, 32-13-2 am'dJim McClendon04/17/2012
HB85Food 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 conditionsChris England02/07/2012
HB86Court costs, taxing filing fees as costs, Sec. 12-19-49 am'dPaul Beckman05/03/2012
HB84Alabama Fire College, an institution of postsecondary education under the supervision and control of the Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission, clarified, membership revised, duties, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee established, Secs. 36-32-1, 36-32-2, 36-32-3, 36-32-5 am'd; Sec. 36-32-13 added.April Weaver02/07/2012
HB83Nursing scholarships, qualifications altered, funding increased, appropriation, Secs. 34-21-60, 34-21-61, 34-21-62, 34-21-63 am'd.April Weaver04/17/2012
HB82Evangel Presbyterian Church of Alabaster, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxApril Weaver02/07/2012
HB81Stored wire and electronic communications, transactional location records, pen registers, and trap and trace devices, federal law to be followed regarding these devices, use of such devices authorized in emergency situations relating to missing personsChris England05/16/2012Signed
HB79Public Safety Department, wrecker rotation list, territory served by a wrecker/towing service may not be reduced under certain conditionsJim McClendon02/07/2012
HB80Private 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 ActJim McClendon05/10/2012
HB78Genetic Information Privacy Act, established, procedure for obtaining, disclosing and storing genetic information, establishing penalties for unlawful disclosureEd Henry02/07/2012
HB77Criminal charges or convictions for certain felony or misdemeanor offenses, petition for expungement of records authorized under certain conditions, proceduresChris England02/07/2012
HB76Motor vehicles, Alabama Move Over Act, vehicles to slow down or move over for utility vehicles on roadside under certain conditions, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd.Mac McCutcheon03/15/2012
HB75Stalking in the first and second degree, aggravated stalking in the first and second degree, crimes further provided for, Tracy's Law, Secs. 13A-6-90.1, 13A-6-91.1 added; Secs. 13A-6-90, 13A-6-91 am'd.Mac McCutcheon05/09/2012Signed
HB73Victims of Crime and Leniency, Inc., (VOCAL) contributions, income tax refund check-off established, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.Paul DeMarco04/26/2012Signed
HB74Counties, 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 repealedSteve McMillan04/05/2012
HB72Unemployment compensation, fraudulent misrepresentation claims, 52-week disqualification until overpayment paid in cash, federal and state income intercepts used to satisfy overpayment deemed cash payments, interest on unpaid overpayment balances, Sec. 25-4-145 am'd.Paul DeMarco05/01/2012Signed
HB71Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment for completing work beyond 30 days, interest added to late payments, certification and proof of certification that state has funds available to pay contractors, attorney fees, costs and reasonable expenses recoverable, Secs. 39-2-12, 41-16-3 am'd.Becky Nordgren05/09/2012Signed
HB70Income tax, Medicaid receipients, physician and dentists providing free service to, tax credit, contingent on federal income tax credit being enactedBecky Nordgren02/07/2012
HB69Criminal 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.Allen Treadaway02/23/2012
HB67Alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, defined, Sec. 28-3-1 am'd.Alan Boothe04/24/2012
HB68Schools, tornado damage from April 22, 2011, tornados, supplemental appropriation from fiscal year 2011-2012 for catastrophic damage for designated schools subject to certain conditionsJohnny Mack Morrow02/07/2012
HB66Alabama Medical Marijuana Patients Rights Act, authorizing medical use of marijuana for certain qualifying patients.K.L. Brown02/07/2012
HB65Funeral Service, Board of, to provide further for the requirement of a funeral director, Sec. 34-13-50 am'dK.L. Brown05/10/2012Signed
HB64Alcoholic beverages, annual license fee, payment date altered, increased penalty for failure to timely renew, fee for electronic processing, Sec. 28-3A-5 am'd.Lesley Vance05/09/2012
HB63Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.Lesley Vance05/09/2012
HB62Alcoholic beverages, licenses issued by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, including international motor speedway, fees increased, Secs. 28-3A-19.1, 28-3A-21 am'd.Mike Hill02/07/2012
HB61Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, tobacco products, one-time nonrefundable filing fee for each permit and annual license fee, required, Sec. 28-11-7 am'd.Alan Harper02/07/2012
HB60Washington Co., circuit clerk, expense allowance, Act 84-549, 1984 Reg. Sess. repealedElaine Beech04/03/2012Signed
HB59Real property, mineral rights, revert to current property owner after 30 years under certain conditionsElaine Beech02/07/2012
HB58Ephedrine, 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.Elaine Beech02/07/2012
HB57Rising Above, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxJeremy Oden02/07/2012
HB55Ad valorem tax, Class II and Class III property, reappraisal every four years, Sec. 40-7-60 am'd.Jeremy Oden02/07/2012
HB56Elections, board of registrars, prohibited time of registering any person as a qualified elector extended from 10 to 17 days prior to election, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.Jeremy Oden05/09/2012
HB54Underwater Cultural Resources Act, definition of cultural resources amended to specify articles associated with shipwrecks, artifacts defined, recovery of abandoned artifacts not cultural resources in certain locations authorized, Secs. 41-9-291, 41-9-292 am'd.Jim McClendon05/08/2012
HB53Food 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 conditionsChris England02/07/2012
HB52Stored wire and electronic communications, transactional location records, pen registers, and trap and trace devices, federal law to be followed regarding these devices, use of such devices authorized in emergency situations relating to missing personsChris England02/07/2012
HB51Morgan Co., license commissioner, boat registrations, collection of voluntary contribution for Morgan County Rescue Squad, Inc.Terri Collins03/20/2012Signed
HB50Sports, youth athletes with concussions or head injuries, participation in practice or athletic games prohibited for certain number of days, Sec. 22-11E-2 am'd.; Act 2011-541, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.Juandalynn Givan02/07/2012
HB49Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), mayor, term limits, Sec. 11-46-8 am'd.Juandalynn Givan05/09/2012
HB48Public contracts, employment, certain percentage preference given to state residents for work performed under construction contract funded by stateJuandalynn Givan02/07/2012
HB47National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline, posting in lounges and on Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Public Service Commission, and Industrial Relations Department Internet website, required, penaltiesJack Williams02/28/2012
HB46Property owners, limited immunity from civil liability in defense of self, others, and property from person unlawfully on property and engaging in criminal conduct, exceptionsJack Williams05/16/2012Signed
HB45State 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.John F. Knight Jr02/07/2012
HB44Polling places, proximity of persons to, distance increased, Secs. 11-46-28, 17-9-50 am'd.Jack Williams05/09/2012
HB43Health Care Compact established, consent of U. S. Congress secured for return of authority to member states to regulate health care, Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission established, membership, duties, terms, fundingMike Hill05/09/2012
HB41Student 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 or the Alex Moore Anti-Bullying Act, Secs. 16-28B-1, 16-28B-4, 16-28B-5, 16-28B-9 am'd.Blaine Galliher02/07/2012
HB42Education, public schools K-12, minimum mandatory age of attendance decreased from age seven to age six, date for calculating school admission changed from September 1 to August 1, Secs. 16-28-3, 16-28-4 am'd.Blaine Galliher02/07/2012
HB40United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.Paul W. Lee04/19/2012Signed
HB39Aircraft, certain, any parts, components, and systems used in the conversion, reconfiguration, or maintenance of, exempt from sales tax, not applicable to local sales tax unless approved, Sec. 40-23-4 am'd.Mike Millican04/05/2012Signed
HB38Immigration, legal status and/or proof of citizenship, verification of eligibility to enter into business transactions with state or political subdivision, Uniformed Services Privilege and Identification card authorized, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Sec. 31-13-29 am'd.Jim Carns03/15/2012
HB37Alabama Purchase of Local Agricultural Products Incentive Program and Fund, established, restaurants purchasing certain agricultural products, rebates authorized, Agriculture and Industries Department to administer, appropriation, termination date specifiedJoe Hubbard05/16/2012
HB35Commission 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.Jay Love02/07/2012
HB36Corrections 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.Jim McClendon02/07/2012
HB34Continuous sexual abuse of a person when first act of sexual conduct occurs when abused person is under age 12, crime of established, penalties (2012-20186R1)Blaine Galliher04/12/2012
HB33Motor vehicles, self-propelled camper, house car, recreational vehicle, annual registration fee, exception, Sec. 40-12-248 am'd.Blaine Galliher02/07/2012
HB32Autauga Co., judge of probate authorized to exercise equity jurisdiction under certain conditions, const. amend.Paul Beckman02/07/2012
HB31Prisoners, escaped inmates, notification of state and local agencies and news media, liability limited, Joel Willmore Act, Sec. 14-3-58 am'd.Paul Beckman04/12/2012
HB29Ephedrine, 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.Mike Millican02/07/2012
HB30Corrections 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.Jim McClendon04/03/2012
HB28Hate crimes, motivated by victim's sexual orientation, additional penalties imposed, Sec. 13A-5-13 am'd.Patricia Todd02/07/2012
HB27Cigarettes, tax increased, Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.Patricia Todd02/07/2012
HB26Employment, hiring practices, discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation against state employees and teachers, prohibitedPatricia Todd02/07/2012
HB25Marijuana, use for medical purposes authorized, certified by physician, regulated as controlled substances, Michael Phillips Compassionate Care ActPatricia Todd02/07/2012
HB24Automobile clubs, licensure by Insurance Department, limited liability companies authorized to be licensed, Sec. 27-39-3 am'd.April Weaver04/05/2012
HB23Secondary metals recyclers, copper, purchases over certain amount, payment by check, holding period, copy of photo identification required, penalties, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-37 am'd.Steve Hurst02/07/2012
HB22Residency, declaration by persons outside the state on military duty, mission assignment, etc., filing with judge of probate, not effective for election purposesSteve Hurst05/09/2012
HB21United Ways of Alabama, authorized to participate in state health insurance coverage, Sec. 36-29-14 am'd.Paul W. Lee02/07/2012
HB20Entertainment districts, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 municipalities authorized to establish, regulation of sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, retail liquor license issued by Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardJames E. Buskey05/10/2012Signed
HB19Motor vehicles, private high school driver education instructor certified by the Department of Public Safety, authorized to be third party testing agents for driver education students, Sec. 32-6-3 am'd.Jim Barton05/16/2012Signed
HB17Property, crimes of falsely removing an instrument from recording and falsely filing instruments against public official, penalties, transfer of proceedings for removal to circuit court, Sec. 13A-9-12 am'd.Blaine Galliher04/12/2012
HB18Secondary metals recyclers, copper purchases and metal purchases, payment by check, information for purchases, database, limits on purchase, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-35, 13A-8-37 am'd.Lesley Vance02/07/2012
HB16Montgomery, clothing, wearing of garments that expose underwear, prohibited in public places, civil penaltiesAlvin Holmes02/23/2012
HB15Consumer credit reports, security freezes, procedure for placing, removing, and temporarily lifting, fees, notice, finesDuwayne Bridges05/16/2012Signed
HB14Circuit courts, civil matters, presiding circuit judge may authorize certain hearings to be held by audio-video telecommunications, requirementsPaul Beckman05/16/2012Signed
HB13State Employees' Insurance Board, number of employees and their dependents enrolled in the state health insurance plan, report to Lieutenant Governor, President Pro Tempore of Senate, Speaker of House of Representatives, required, reporting datesMike Jones05/09/2012
HB11Persons covered by State Employees' Insurance Board (SEIB) killed in line of duty, surviving spouse and dependent authorized to continue insurance coverage paid from State Treasury (2012-20070)Joe Hubbard05/16/2012Signed
HB12Juvenile court, jurisdiction relating to adoption, visitation, custody, child support, and spousal support, retention of jurisdiction and concurrent jurisdiction in certain circumstances, retroactive application, Secs. 12-15-115, 12-15-117, 38-10-7 am'd.Mike Jones02/07/2012
HB10Student 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.Joe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB9Cigarettes, tax increased, distrib., Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.Joe Hubbard02/07/2012
HB8Historical Commission, ad valorem tax allocations for Confederate Memorial Park at Mountain Creek, reallocated to Medicaid Agency, Sec. 40-8-3 am'd.Alvin Holmes02/07/2012
HB6Education, public school K-12, minimum mandatory age of attendance decreased from seven to six, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.Mike Jones05/09/2012
HB7E-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, Secs. 11-98-4.1, 11-98-5.2, 11-98-5.3, 11-98-13, 11-98-13.1, 11-98-14 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. 11-98-5.1, 11-98-7.1, 11-98-8 repealedMike Millican02/07/2012
HB5Firefighters, death or disability benefits for occupational diseases, established, special procedure for cancer, heart disease, hypertension, or respiratory diseaseMike Jones05/16/2012Signed
HB4Children, failure to report a missing child in the first degree and in the second degree, failure to report the death of a child, false reporting to law enforcement authorities, crimes of established, Caylee's Law, Sec. 13A-10-9 am'd. (2012-20240)Juandalynn Givan05/16/2012
HB3Alabama 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.Greg Wren02/07/2012
HB2Motor vehicles, text messaging or operating a handheld wireless telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties, law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to Public Safety DepartmentJim McClendon05/01/2012Signed
HB1Workers' 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.Richard J. Laird04/26/2012
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