SR90 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR90 sets a special order of business to fast-track four House-passed bills on the 26th day, covering gambling penalties, tax exemptions, state contractor payments, and the creation of an Alabama Space Authority.

What This Bill Does

It designates these four House messages as the special, top-priority business for the 26th legislative day, ahead of other matters. It does not change the laws itself; it moves these measures forward for discussion and potential votes. The four measures would: SB446 tighten penalties for gambling crimes under certain conditions; HB19 restore and adjust homestead tax exemptions for disabled people and seniors, with income-based limits and repeal of a prior act; SB237 set rules for state contractor payments (max 30-day payment, specify pre-bid meetings timing, require timely invoice review, allow contract changes in certain cases); SB378 create the Alabama Space Authority to promote space exploration with coordination among several state agencies.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Alabama residents and businesses, who could be affected by changes to gambling penalties, by the restoration and adjustment of property tax exemptions for disabled individuals and seniors, and by state contracting payment rules that impact vendors and suppliers.
• Group 2: State agencies, public entities, and industry stakeholders involved in space development and exploration, including the Alabama Space Authority and related departments.

Key Provisions

• SB446: Amends gambling crimes with enhanced penalties for violations under certain conditions (Secs. 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-27).
• HB19: Reinstates and adjusts homestead exemptions for disabled individuals and those 65+, with exemptions based on state taxable income, and repeals Act 2012-313 (adds Sec. 40-9-21.2; amends Secs. 40-9-19, 40-9-21, 40-9-21.1).
• SB237: Reforms state contract payment rules (no more than 30 days to pay, specifies pre-bid meeting timing, requires timely invoice review, allows contract alterations under certain conditions; amends Secs. 39-2-2, 39-2-12).
• SB378: Creates the Alabama Space Authority and assigns related oversight to multiple state agencies to promote space exploration (AEDCA, Alabama Development Office, Alabama DOT, Governor's office, Legislature).

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