HB362 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

Low Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Code 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'd
Summary: HB362 updates the Alabama Code by adopting and incorporating the 2010-2011 general and local laws (including replacement volumes) into the Code of Alabama 1975, creating a continuous codification and clarifying duties for the Code Publisher and the Secretary of State.
What This Bill Does
Adopts into the Code of Alabama 1975 the general and permanent laws enacted during the 2010 First Special Session and 2011 Regular Session as shown in the 2011 Cumulative Supplements and 2011 Replacement Volumes, including local volumes for Dale and Escambia counties (Volume 22F). Makes specific editorial corrections to certain sections in the 2011 Cumulative Supplements (examples include corrections to sections 17-14-70, 22-9A-13, 15-22-36, and 32-5A-191). Declares that this adoption creates a continuous, systematic codification of the entire Code of Alabama 1975 and serves as a codification law. Clarifies duties and certifications related to the Code Publisher and the Secretary of State, including custody and certification of the volumes.

Who It Affects
Code Publisher (West Group) — acknowledged as having discharged its duties in editing/publishing the 2011 Replacement Volumes and 2011 Cumulative Supplements; their work is incorporated into the official code with non-substantive changes as needed.
Secretary of State — responsible for receiving, filing, and custody of the authenticated volumes, keeping them in official custody, and certifying parts on request (with applicable fees).

Key Provisions
Adopts into the Code of Alabama 1975 the general and permanent laws enacted in the 2010 First Special Session and 2011 Regular Session as reflected in the 2011 Cumulative Supplements and 2011 Replacement Volumes, including Volume 22F (Local Laws Dale-Escambia Counties) and related local supplements.
Implements specified corrections to the 2011 Cumulative Supplements (including corrections to sections 17-14-70, 22-9A-13, 15-22-36, and 32-5A-191).
States that the adoption and incorporation constitute a continuous systematic codification of the entire Code of Alabama 1975 and that the act is a law that adopts a code.
Affirms that the Code Publisher has certified its duties regarding the replacement volumes and that the changes are editorial, not substantive.
Sets the Secretary of State’s duties to custody, file, and certify authenticated volumes and parts upon proper certificate and seal, with volumes transmitted to and kept in the Secretary’s office.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Code of Alabama