HB459 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rod Scott
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Labor organizations, annual fee to Labor Department removed, Sec. 25-7-5 am'd.
Summary: HB459 repeals the $2 annual fee for labor organizations to file their required annual report with the Alabama Department of Labor.
What This Bill Does
The bill keeps the annual reporting requirement for labor organizations with 25 or more members, including the detailed information about officers, finances, membership, elections, and property. It eliminates the $2 fee that was charged when filing the annual report. The reports must still be filed by March 31 (or within 90 days after the organization's fiscal year) and verified by an officer. The Department of Labor will continue to collect, index, and publicly make the reports available; it remains unlawful to collect dues while an organization is in default for filing the report.

Who It Affects
Labor organizations operating in Alabama with 25 or more members: no longer pay the $2 annual fee when filing their required report, but must continue to file the report with the Department of Labor.
Alabama Department of Labor and, by extension, state government: will no longer collect the $2 annual fee and will continue to process, index, and provide access to the annual reports.

Key Provisions
Removes the annual $2 fee due when filing the required labor organization annual report with the Commissioner of Labor.
Maintains the annual reporting requirements for organizations with 25+ members, including detailed information on officers, salaries, elections, membership, finances, and property; reports must be verified by oath.
Reports are to be filed by March 31 (or within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year) and filed by the secretary or business agent of the organization.
The Department of Labor will print and provide forms, receive, file, and index the reports, and records will be available to the Governor.
It remains unlawful for fiscal officers to collect dues or other money from members while the organization is in default for filing the annual report.
Initial filing requires the labor organization to submit its constitution and bylaws (and those of any national or international body), and any changes or amendments must be filed within 30 days of adoption.

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