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HB591 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Co-Sponsors
Ed HenryMicky Hammon
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Morgan Co., license inspector, authorized to enforce all state laws, access to Law Enforcement Tactical System (LETS) authorized
Summary

The Morgan County Deputy License Inspector would gain full law enforcement powers and access to state crime databases if certified, expanding their role beyond licensing duties.

What This Bill Does

Gives the Morgan County Deputy License Inspector the same power and authority as deputy sheriffs and other state law enforcement officers if they meet minimum standards and hold a current Alabama POST certification. Requires the inspector to have access to Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC) records in the same way as other law enforcement officers. Authorizes access to the Law Enforcement Tactical System (LETS) for the inspector as part of their duties. Delays the act's effective date to the first day of the third month after it passes and the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects
  • Morgan County Deputy License Inspector – gains full law enforcement authority and record-access powers when certified and meeting standards.
  • Morgan County residents – may be subject to enforcement actions and notices by the inspector operating with state law enforcement powers within the county.
Key Provisions
  • The deputy license inspector shall have the same power and authority as deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement officers in Alabama if the inspector meets minimum standards and holds a current POST certification.
  • The deputy license inspector shall have access to ACJIC records in the same manner as other law enforcement officers.
  • The act authorizes access to LETS for the deputy license inspector.
  • Section 2 establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor's approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Morgan County

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013.

H

Assigned Act No. 2013-419.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1180

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Dial table Dial motion to recommit adopted Roll Call 964

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 584

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 18, 2013 House Passed
Yes 34
Abstained 48
Absent 22

Dial table Dial motion to recommit

May 10, 2013 Senate Passed
Yes 19
No 8
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 22, 2013 Senate Passed
Yes 27
No 1
Abstained 2
Absent 5

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature