SR24 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR24 sets a special order calendar giving top priority on the fourth legislative day to nine specified Senate bills during the 2012 Regular Session.

What This Bill Does

It designates SB30, SB42, SB48, SB50, SB58, SB63, SB89, SB111, and SB134 as the paramount and continuing order of business on third reading for the fourth day, ahead of all other matters, in the order listed. It applies only to the 2012 Regular Session. It instructs the Senate to handle these bills before others on that day.

Who It Affects

• Senators and legislative staff, who must follow the special order calendar when these bills reach third reading
• Sponsors and agencies related to the listed bills (e.g., Finance Department, United Ways of Alabama, Alabama Law Institute, Corrections Department, Public Service Commission, Alabama Fire College, and related organizations), whose bills are prioritized

Key Provisions

• SB30 — Establishment and maintenance of a statewide internet-accessible database for bids/proposals for public contracts
• SB42 — Allows United Ways of Alabama to participate in state health insurance coverage (amends Sec. 36-29-14)
• SB48 — Tax credit for qualifying projects or new/expanding businesses creating jobs; credits may be carried over up to four years (amends Sec. 40-18-194)
• SB50 — Requires posting of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline in lounges and on certain state websites; includes penalties
• SB58 — Alabama Law Institute funding authority to receive government and other funds; appropriations for its purposes (adds Sec. 29-8-6)
• SB63 — Corrections Department: expands prison industries and authorizes joint ventures with private businesses (amends Secs. 14-7-7, 14-7-22)
• SB89 — Establishes Lifespan Respite Resource Network and Alabama Respite Coalition
• SB111 — Extends the Public Service Commission's sunset date to October 1, 2013
• SB134 — Clarifies membership and duties of the Alabama Fire College and establishes Joint Legislative Oversight Committee (amends and adds specified sections)

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative