HR294 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR294 sets a special order calendar that designates a list of specific House bills as the priority for the 14th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it immediately designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 14th day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business. This changes the scheduling and flow of floor action for those bills. It does not change the bills themselves; it only affects when and how they are considered that day.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama House and legislative staff who manage and debate the listed bills on the 14th day.
• Sponsors and stakeholders of the listed bills, since their bills receive priority consideration and may affect other business scheduled.

Key Provisions

• HB355: Transportation Department deputy directors appointed by the director with approval of the Governor.
• HB402: Transportation Department chief engineer appointed by the Director of Transportation as an exempt position under the state Merit System.
• HB288: Certain prefabricated storm shelters excluded from Title 24; requires surety bond by manufacturers.
• HB340: Establishes the crime of Looting, with penalties; may be a Class C felony.
• HB420: Presidential preference primary; special provisions for counties with Mardi Gras holiday; expenses reimbursable by state; retroactive effect.
• HB99: Creates crimes for impersonating state or local officials or law enforcement, false authority claims, and intimidating or hindering officials.
• HB374: Licensing and regulation for landscape architects; changes to license fees and delinquency notices.
• HB395: Additional qualifications for sheriffs.
• HB133: Local boards of education may provide released-time religious instruction in public high schools as an elective credit course.
• HB19: Private high school driver education instructors may act as third-party testing agents; related licensing changes.
• HB87: Abandoned motor vehicles; includes authority to remove vehicles if driver is arrested or incapacitated; changes to removal procedures.
• HB401: Exemption from sales and use tax for metal sold for investment purposes.
• HB398: Driver's license requirements for under-19 drivers; requires proof of school enrollment or employment.
• HB403: Insurance Guaranty Association scope; adjusts limits to conform to model law.
• HB406: Increases penalties for promoting prison contraband across multiple degrees and includes attempts.
• HB142: Tax exemption for Class 1-5 municipalities' cultural districts.
• HB44: Polling places; increases required distance from nearby individuals.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative