SR80 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR80 is a Senate resolution that sets the Special Order Calendar for the 24th legislative day of the 2012 session, designating a list of bills to take precedence on third reading.

What This Bill Does

It establishes the order of business for that day by giving certain bills priority over all other matters when they reach third reading. The resolution applies only to the 24th legislative day of the 2012 Regular Session and names specific bills and sponsors to be considered first. It does not itself change laws but schedules how and when the listed bills will be reviewed.

Who It Affects

• Senate leadership, members, and staff who follow the prioritized agenda for third-reading consideration.
• Bill sponsors and interested parties related to the listed bills, whose proposals would be advanced for third-reading on that day.

Key Provisions

• HB156 would amend Sec. 34-29-87 to exempt veterinarians employed by 501(c)(3) entities from certain employment and ownership restrictions.
• SB436 would add an additional class of community development districts and modify their incorporation and powers (amends Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3).
• SB47 would expedite civil actions when damages do not exceed $100,000, with the Supreme Court to implement related rules.
• HB145 would extend the termination date for coal excise and privilege taxes and adjust how tax proceeds are distributed (amends Secs. 40-13-2, 40-13-6, 40-13-8).
• SB309 would exempt insulin, insulin syringes, and related items from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes, with retroactive applicability under certain conditions.
• HB357, HB358, HB359 involve constitutional amendments affecting private corporations, banks/canals, and foreign corporations, including repealing and amending listed constitutional sections.
• SB463 would amend the Alabama Tourism Attraction Incentive Act to authorize tax incentives and capital credits for certain tourism attractions.
• SB444 would regulate athlete agents (for student athletes), including registration, penalties for noncompliance, and prohibitions on certain enrollment negotiations.
• HB255 would modify the Employees' Retirement System to include overtime pay in earned compensation, with applicable limitations.
• SB72 would establish funding and governance for the Energy and Public Interest Energy and Fuel Research and Development Grants program, including an advisory commission.
• SB405 would allow eligible veterans to obtain a veteran’s driver license by adding a new provision (Sec. 32-6-1.2).
• HB175 would modify youthful offender procedures, including hearings, witness notification, and evidentiary hearing requirements.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative