2014 Alabama House Bills

Alabama Ahead Act. commencing with 2014-2015 school year, revised to delete pen-enabled requirement, phase-in requirement and reassignment provisions, advisory committee revised, schools given question of participating, local school systems to contribute 25 percent of funding, Secs. 16-16B-1, 16-16B-2 am'd.

Table wine, sale by manufacturer at tasting rooms and special events, Secs. 28-3A-21, 28-7-18 am'd.; Sec. 28-3A-6.1 added

Child support, employer who protects the wages of an employee from child support withholding ordered shall be personally liable for the debt, Sec. 30-3-69.1 added

Animals, criminal penalties for the purchase or sale of domestic animals or fowl between sunrise and sunset, repealed, Sec. 3-1-20 repealed

Health insurance, licensing of dentists and physicians not to be conditioned on participation in health insurance plans

Elections, computerized statewide voter registration list, residential address of domestic violence victims omitted, Secs. 11-46-36, 11-46-107, 17-4-33, 17-9-15, 17-11-5 am'd.

Elections, secretary of state to provide free computerized statewide voter registration list to other state chief election officials upon request Sec. 17-4-38 am'd.

Income tax, Medicaid recipients, physician and dentists providing free service to, tax credit, contingent on federal income tax credit being enacted

Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Secs. 7-9A-102, 7-9A-105, 7-9A-307, 7-9A-311, 7-9A-316, 7-9A-317, 7-9A-326, 7-9A-406, 7-9A-408, 7-9A-502, 7-9A-503, 7-9A-507, 7-9A-515, 7-9A-516, 7-9A-518, 7-9A-521, 7-9A-607 am'd; Secs. 7-9A-801 to 7-9A-809, inclusive, added

Real property, affordable rental housing, appraisal of certain Class II property having restrictions by law or covenant must take into account net operating income based on restrictions, requiring Revenue Department to adopt rules to implement

Criminal sex offenders over age 21, sex offenses against child 12 years of age or younger, surgical castration required prior to release from custody of Corrections Department

Schools, allow school district to educate students about traditional winter celebrations and offer traditional greetings

Civil Procedure, certain caregiver volunteers immune from civil action, Sec. 6-5-332 am'd.

Sovereign immunity, immunity for officers, employees, agents of the state, including certain employees of local school boards and State Board of Education, codified

Firearms, regulation, possession, and use of, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 of Act 2013-283, 2013 Reg. Sess., repealed; Sec. 11-45-1.1 added; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-3-23, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-70, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 40-12-143 am'd.

State Auditor's Office, Property Inventory Control Division required to maintain a searchable inventory database of all state personal property, Sec. 36-16-8 am'd.

Sex offenders, residence, sex offender clusters, licensing by sheriff, monitoring, regulation by Mental Health Department, penalties for violations, certain local and general laws repealed, Act 2010-515, 2010 Reg. Sess., repealed; Sec. 13A-11-204 repealed

Attorneys, certain contracts for legal services voidable, recovery of attorneys fees and expenses, Sec. 34-3-25 am'd.

Auctions, required to report certain transactions, Sec. 34-4-55 added; Sec. 34-4-7 am'd.

Civil procedure, limited liability for certain motorcycle and 4 wheel off road events

Unfunded mandates, remove exception for local boards of education from Amendment 621, Amendment 621, (Section 111.05 of Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Burglary in the second degree, requirement that dwelling-house be lawfully occupied, removed, Sec. 13A-7-6 am'd.

Workers' compensation, all employees who are absent from work to make-up retirement contributions

Crimes, felonies, mandatory minimum sentences when committed while wearing a bullet proof vest or other body armor, Sec. 13A-5-6 am'd.

Health care providers authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act

Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Secs. 7-9A-102, 7-9A-105, 7-9A-307, 7-9A-311, 7-9A-316, 7-9A-317, 7-9A-326, 7-9A-406, 7-9A-408, 7-9A-502, 7-9A-503, 7-9A-507, 7-9A-515, 7-9A-516, 7-9A-518, 7-9A-521, 7-9A-607 am'd; Secs. 7-9A-801 to 7-9A-809, inclusive, added

Warrantless arrests, authorized for a person trespassing on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.

Legislature, notice of legal action against legislators and legislative employees must be reported to each member of the Legislature, post notice on Internet website

Legislature, communication between legislator and employees and officers of the Legislature is privileged, const. amend.

House of Representatives, proceedings of broadcast over Internet, copies to be available at cost

Taxation, Arc of Alabama, exempt from sales, use and ad valorem tax, Sec. 40-9-25.19 added

Commission to Reduce Poverty, membership further provided for, Sec. 29-2-250 am'd.

Cigarettes, tax increased, Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.

Marriage, same sex marriage amendment repealed, Amendment 774, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Taxation, Three Hots and A Cot, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Taxpayers, discriminatory misconduct by Revenue Department against Alabama taxpayers prohibited, penalties, Alabama Taxpayer Non-Discrimination and Protection Act

St. Clair Co., food pantry, sales and use tax exemption from state, county, and municipal taxes

Motor vehicles, farm tags for truck tractors, provision limiting a farmer to one farm tag for truck tractors deleted, Sec. 40-12-248 am'd.

Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.

Criminal Procedure, criminal surveillance, judge authorized to issue warrant for installation, removal, maintenance, use, and monitoring of tracking device upon written application of law enforcement officer or district attorney

Transportation Department, highway projects, construction contract plan changes, approval by the Director of Transportation up to certain amounts without approval of Governor under certain conditions, Sec. 23-1-60 am'd.

Transportation Department, director authorized to appoint assistant counsel subject to State Merit System, Sec. 23-1-26 am'd.

Taxation, tax exemption for Class 1-5 municipalities cultural districts

Women's commission, quorum for holding meetings and conducting business, Sec. 41-9-410 am'd.

Law enforcement officers, murdered in line of duty, state employee granted administrative leave for trial under certain conditions

Insurance Department, insurance holding companies, regulation further provided for, purpose to conform with National Association of Insurance Commissioners, model act, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-29-1 to 27-29-7, inclusive, 27-29-10, 27-34-54 am'd.; Secs. 27-29-3.1, 27-29-6.1, 27-29-11.1 added

Insurance Department, health organizations, included in risk-based capital regulation, risk retention groups included in definition of insurers, risk retention acts, financial statements filed with commissioner, code of ethics, Secs. 27-2B-14.1, 27-31A-3.1 added; Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 22-21-374, 27-21A-23, 27-2B-2, 27-2B-3, 27-2B-4, 27-2B-7, 27-2B-10, 27-6B-2, 27-6B-4 am'd.; 27-31A-3 added

Driving or operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs, criminal negligent homicide or assault in the first degree amended to include, Secs. 13A-6-4, 13A-6-20 am'd; Sec. 32-5A-192 repealed

Elections, secretary of state to provide free computerized statewide voter registration list to other state chief election officials upon request Sec. 17-4-38 am'd.

Motor vehicles, farm tags for truck tractors, provision limiting a farmer to one farm tag for truck tractors deleted, Sec. 40-12-248 am'd.

Workers' compensation, medicines, employee may choose his or her own pharmacy, Sec. 25-5-77 am'd.

Insurance Department, licensing of insurance producers, title insurance agents, or independent adjusters, applicants, fingerprinting for criminal background check, provisions regarding transfer to National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC's) deleted, Secs. 27-7-4.4, 27-9A-17, 27-25-4.6 am'd.

Insurance policies, posting of on website of insurer without personal information, paper copy available without charge to policyholder

Insurance, health, Alabama Health Insurance Plan, authorized to cease operation, transfer of funds to State General Fund, Sec. 27-52-1 am'd.

Midwives, physiologic childbirth, providing women the right to choose physiologic childbirth, providing immunity to midwives and certain healthcare providers who assist in physiologic childbirths, Sec. 34-19-11 added

Civil liability, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, protection from civil liability expanded to include responses to emergency calls for medical assistance, Sec. 6-5-335 am'd.

Rescue Squads, Alabama Association of Rescue Squads, exemption from state and local lodging taxes, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd.

Taxation, Alabama Constable Association, local constable association, exempt from any state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Elections, voter registration lists, publication by judge of probate on website of co. or Association of Co. Commissioners website, comp., Secs. 17-4-1, 17-4-10, 17-9-5 am'd.

State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, applicants required to pass board approved versus an 8-hour written exam, board authorized to contract with independent testing agency, simple majority of board a quorum, Secs. 34-11-1, 34-11-4, 34-11-6, 34-11-34 am'd.

Retirement Systems of Alabama, secretary-treasurer, investment decision authorized without approval of Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, Secs. 16-25-20, 36-27-25 am'd.

Forfeitures, Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act, seizure and forfeiture of property and proceeds related to certain criminal offenses further provided for, disposal of forfeited property, interests of owners and lienholders in property provided for

Crimes and offenses, possession of marijuana, violation punishable by a fine only, Secs. 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

Colleges and universities, prohibited from granting tenure to person with degrees from unaccredited institution of higher education

Municipal planning commission, adopt regulations authorizing administrative approval of minor subdivisions without notice and a public hearing under certain conditions, Sec. 11-52-31 am'd.

Courts, certain court costs and docket fees revert to the General Fund

Tuscaloosa Co., 6th Judicial Circuit, additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election

Alcoholic beverages, wine, licensees may allow recorked or resealed bottle to be removed from premises, bottle not considered open in motor vehicle, manner of transportation specified, Sec. 28-3A-20.1 am'd.

Ethics Commission, statements of economic interest, electronic database, redaction of identifying information to include statements filed prior to August 1, 2013, Sec. 36-25-4.3 am'd.

Motor vehicles, firefighter distinctive tag, additional fee, distrib. to Firefighters Annuity and Benefit Fund, Sec. 32-6-272 am'd.

Agricultural equipment and machinery, sales and use tax exempt, Sec. 40-23-38, 40-23-64 repealed; Sec. 40-23-37, 40-23-63 am'd.

Preneed funeral services, sale of further licensed and regulated, Secs. 27-17A-2, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-10, 27-17A-11, 27-17A-12, 27-17A-13, 27-17A-14, 27-17A-18, 27-17A-22, 27-17A-23, 27-17A-25, 27-17A-31, 27-17A-32, 27-17A-34, 27-17A-40, 27-17A-42, 27-17A-44, 27-17A-47, 27-17A-50, 27-17A-55 am'd; Sec. 27-17A-11.1, 27-17A-57 added

Labor, unemployment compensation, individual weekly benefit payment, formula for calculating individual weekly benefit payment altered, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd.

Architects, Board of, expiration of certificate of registration changed from September 30 to December 31, time period for renewal of certificate shortened from 90 to 30 days, Sec. 34-2-33, am'd.

Voter registration, applications, delivered to appropriate board of registrars within 48 hours after collection, penalties

Animals, animal shelters, animal control, animal shelter owner, operator, manager, or director required to compile monthly report detailing number of animals entering facility and the disposition of the animals, and required to make report available to the public

Planning and zoning, Military Land Use Planning Act, municipalities and counties, military installations, notification of proposal of land use changes, Sec. 11-52-8 am'd.; Secs. 11-106-1 to 11-106-5, inclusive, added

Cotton producers, assessments for promotion of cotton, refund provisions deleted, Amendment 388, Sec. 93.06 of Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, const. amend.

Cotton producers, assessments to promote cotton, referendum without refund provisions authorized, Sec. 2-8-193 am'd.

Queen honey bee designated as the Official State Agriculture Insect of Alabama, Sec. 1-2-24 am'd.

Municipalities, business license tax on residential rental property, levy on per unit basis prohibited, Sec. 11-51-90.3 added

Funeral Service Board, continuing education required of licensees, exemptions, renewal notices provided electronically, Sec. 34-13-53 am'd.

Insurance Department, licensing of insurance producers, title insurance agents, or independent adjusters, applicants, fingerprinting for criminal background check, provisions regarding transfer to National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC's) deleted, Secs. 27-7-4.4, 27-9A-17, 27-25-4.6 am'd.

Marijuana, medical necessity, defense against prosecution

Wind Energy Conversion Systems, regulation provided for, ADEM required to issue permit, certification by licensed engineer required, regulation of location, design, and installation of systems, Alabama Wind Energy Conversion Act

Unemployment compensation, employing unit defined, Sec. 25-4-8 am'd.

Class 6 municipalities, weed abatement as nuisance, alternate procedures, alternate procedure liens under certain conditions

Criminal procedure, new classes of capital offense, reduce appeal time, Sec. 13A-5-40 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, public safety communications, interference with, crime established, interferences with a public safety communication or damage to equipment, penalties

Jefferson Co., Birmingham-Jefferson Co. Civic Center Authority, board of directors, procedures and terms for appointments by legislative delegation, Act 87-741, 1987 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Courts, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd

Unfunded mandates, remove exception for local boards of education from Amendment 621, Amendment 621, (Section 111.05 of Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Lobbying, further restrictions of by former public officials, ethics statute amended, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-23 am'd.

Massage Therapy, Board of, massage therapists further regulated, penalties increased, Secs. 34-43-3, 34-43-5, 34-43-6, 34-43-7, 34-43-9, 34-43-11, 34-43-12, 34-43-14, 34-43-15, 34-43-17, 34-43-20, 34-43-21 am'd; Sec. 34-43-10 repealed

The Medicaid Paygo Act, Cigarettes, user fee added, distrib., Sec. 40-25-2 am'd.

Taxation, exempt private schools from sales and use tax

State employees, required to participate in the direct deposit of wages, exception, Personnel Department required to provide certain information

Public health, stocking and administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine by schools and other authorized entities

State employees, compensation and accrual of annual leave paid biweekly, Secs. 36-6-1, 36-26-35 am'd.

Contracts, preference to certain bidders on public contracts, const. amend.

Small Business and Job Creation Fund, established, funded with annual transfer from Alabama Trust Fund for three years, exceptions, administration of fund by Alabama Development Office, const. amend.

State employees, cost-of-living raise for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014

Veterans benefits, wife, widow, or child, postsecondary education, scholarships, requirement for veteran's service to have been during war or hazardous duty, deleted, Sec. 31-6-11 am'd.

State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Agriculture, entomological work, landscape irrigation to be regulated by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, landscape irrigation contractor to obtain permit, restrictions on applicants for examination for permit to engage in structural pest control, Secs. 2-28-1 to 2-28-5, inclusive, 2-28-7, 2-28-12 am'd

Montgomery Co., revenue commissioner, duties regarding ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and non-motorized vehicles assessment and collection duties transferred from revenue commissioner to judge of probate

Human trafficking, Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking, adoption, Secs. 13A-6-150 to 13A-6-160, inclusive, 13A-6-170 repealed

Professional Bail Companies, requiring biannual certification, maximum amount authorized to post provided, bail company to provide sworn affidavit with specified information, fees, examination and educational requirements, Secs. 15-13-62, 15-13-160, 15-13-163 am'd.

Websites containing personal information of persons convicted of crimes, required to remove information at no charge upon request, civil penalties, presumption of defamation

Homeowners' Associations, disclosure of certain financial information to association board by declarant required, maintenance of association records, inspection by members, meeting requirements, enforcement of rules, assessment of charges for violations, liens, Alabama Homeowners' Association Act

HIV clinics, redispensing of prescription drugs not used by patients, pharmacies allowed

Sex education, minimum contents, reference to homosexuality removed, Sec. 16-40A-2 am'd.

Kid One Transport System, Inc., exempt from state sales and use taxes

Veterinary Practice Act, definition of practice of veterinary revised to prohibit unlicensed persons from directly supervising services, spay neuter clinics included as veterinary facilities, certain nonprofit employed vets exempted from prohibition against working for unlicensed employer, Secs. 34-29-61, 34-29-87, 34-29-88 am'd.

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25 am'd.

Plumbers and Gas Fitters, definitions, examining board, disbursement of funds, certification, renewals, fees, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-12, 34-37-13, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Deferred presentment transactions, customer repayment period revised, extensions prohibited, collection of a bad check fee under certain conditions, use of database by licensees required, Sec. 5-18A-13 am'd.

Deferred presentment services, define principal balance, common database, limits on interest that can be charged, violations, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 5-18A-16 am'd.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, certain provisions of declared null and void, Attorney General authorized to file an action for injunctive relief for persons injured by implementation of the act, tax credit for payment of penalties, certain involuntary in-home visitations for Early Childhood Care, prohibited

Sales tax, automotive batteries, sales tax to be due on the net price less any exchanges, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd.

Diabetes, school students, care by voluntary diabetes care personnel pursuant to care management plan, guidelines by State Department of Public Health and State Education Department, care may include injections by trained personnel

Jefferson Co., pistol permit fee, distrib. to co. general fund for law enforcement purposes, certain prior acts repealed, Act 99-594, 1999 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Criminal procedure, hearsay statements of a child, admissible if child was under 12 years of age at the time statement was given, Sec. 15-25-31 am'd.

Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers, to provide further for definitions, remove specific fees and authorize board to set by rule, Secs. 34-14-1 to 34-14-9, inclusive, 34-14-11, 34-14-30, 34-14-32, 34-14-33 am'd.

Taxation, exempt tangible assets, exempt real property whose original acquisition cost was less than $250.00, Sec. 40-9-1 am'd.

Real property, redemption of property sold for nonpayment of taxes, foreclosure, or court judgment, time period reduced, partial prospective application, Secs. 6-5-248, 6-5-252, 8-1-172, 40-10-73, 40-10-74, 40-10-120 am'd.

State parks, moneys received by and generated by, transfer to another account or public entity prohibited, const. amend.

Municipalities, business license tax on residential rental property, levy on per unit basis prohibited, Sec. 11-51-90.3 added

Legislature, prohibited employment in public sector, contracts for legal services with county or city prohibited, (double dipping), Sec. 29-1-26 am'd.

Public utilities, grant moneys, Department of Economic and Community Affairs develop procedure to give priority access to grant moneys to senior citizens to provide heating and cooling assistance

Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, merger and conversion provisions revised, Secs. 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.04 am'd.

National Guard Educational Assistance Act, definition of tuition revised, annual benefit increased, Sec. 31-10-2 am'd.

Driver's licenses, restricted license authorized for person whose license is suspended or revoked under certain conditions, penalties for exceeding restrictions on license

Rescue Squads, Alabama Association of, voluntary contribution through ad valorem tax process

Blood donations, plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed

Municipal planning commissions, members, mayor authorized to appoint two supernumerary members to serve in absence of regular members, Class 1 municipalities excepted, Sec. 11-52-3 am'd.

Municipal judges and magistrates for municipal courts authorized to issue warrant recall fee for failure to appear for municipal ordinance or traffic violation, distrib. to municipal corrections fund

Municipalities, allow Class 6, 7, or 8 municipality to establish not more than two entertainment districts, Act 2013-382, 2013 Reg. Sess., Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Parents or legal guardian, authorize treatment for medical, dental, health, or mental health service, including commitment to mental health facility, where minor refused

Criminal witness immunity, conferral of if a person refuses to testify under privilege of self-incrimination, penalties for failure to testify, immunity conferred for certain testimony in grand jury proceedings, Secs. 12-21-228, 12-21-229 added

Jefferson Co., co. commission, continuing authority to set sewer rates

Mobile Bay, bar pilots, fees, Sec. 33-4-48 am'd.

Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend.

Interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, Attorney General authorized to apply for court order for approval of, procedures and limitations for intercept orders, emergency interceptions, disclosure of recorded communications, appeals, penalties for violations, Child Protection and Safe Streets Act, Secs. 15-5-41 to 15-5-47, inclusive, added

Mobile Co., judge of probate, administrative divisions estab., appointment of chiefs, comp, Act 87, 1955 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Human Resources Department, public assistance, drug testing for applicants and recipients required upon reasonable suspicion, ineligibility under certain conditions, department to implement, rulemaking authority

Motor vehicle license tags, renewals, additional time for deployed military, Sec. 32-6-65 am'd.

Kyle Graddy Act, possession and self-administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by students permitted, Sec. 16-1-39 am'd

Elections, write-in votes, procedures to count, duties to judge of probate in co. elections, Secretary of State for state election, Secs. 17-6-28, 17-12-1 am'd.

Counties and municipalities, public officials of, precluded from entering into personal or professional contracts with county and municipal entities

Double Springs, City of, corp. limits alt., referendum

Real estate appraisers, licensure, Alabama Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history background check required, confidentiality, Sec. 34-27A-7 am'd.

Real estate appraisers, licensure, consideration of applicant's criminal conviction, Sec. 34-27A-7 am'd.

Service animals, to prohibit interference with under certain conditions, to prohibit the injury or intentional killing of a service animal, to provide criminal penalties, to require restitution

Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd.

Primary elections, vote only for candidates of voter's designated political party, required, Secs. 17-3-52, 17-13-7, 17-13-8 am'd.

Marijuana, medical necessity, defense against prosecution

Thrift Shops located on military installation in Alabama, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Initiative, constitutional amendments, proposed by people, authorized, Legislature may offer alternate proposal, const. amend.

Unemployment compensation, simplify reporting process by certain employers

Legislature, elections, vacancy in office of senator or representative, Sec. 17-15-1 am'd.

Airbag fraud, crime of created, penalties, enhanced penalties for physical injury, Sec. 13A-11-270 am'd, Sec. 13A-11-271 repealed

Talladega Co., sales and use tax outside of cities, distrib. of a portion of revenue, definition of legislative delegation further provided for, Act 91-533, 1991 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Ad valorem tax, Class II and Class III property, reappraisal every four years, Sec. 40-7-60 am'd.

Criminal procedure, new classes of capital offense, reduce appeal time, Fair Justice Act

Criminal witnesses, contact with by criminal defendant prohibited without notice to prosecutor, penalties for violations, Defense Initiated Victims Outreach initiative, funding of by public funds prohibited, Sec. 15-23-73 am'd.

Criminal procedure, new classes of capital offense, Secs. 13A-5-40, 13A-5-49 am'd.

Jurors, service in criminal cases, names of sealed, contact by parties with for specified purposes prohibited, procedures for contact with jurors, penalties for violation

Disabled veterans, distinctive tags for motorcycles provided, Secs. 32-6-130, 32-6-131, 32-6-133 am'd.

Emergency Management Agency, surplus property, authorized to give to local emergency management agencies

Rape, sodomy, burglary in the first degree, person convicted of these crimes under certain conditions sentenced to minimum of 20 yrs in prison if victim is 65 yrs old or older, Secs. 13A-6-61, 13A-6-63, 13A-7-5 am'd.

Home Medical Equipment Services Providers, licensing of out-of-state providers, display of certificate, expiration of license, renewal and lapsed license, reinspection fee increased, Sec. 34-14C-4 am'd.

Manufactured homes, abandoned, storage and sale of further provided for, notice to tenants and lienholders, Sec. 35-12A-9 repealed; Secs. 35-12A-1, 35-12A-2, 35-12A-3, 35-12A-4, 35-12A-5, 35-12A-6, 35-12A-7, 35-12A-8, 35-12A-10, 35-12A-11, 35-12A-12, 35-12A-13, 35-12A-14 am'd.

Public health, stocking and administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine by schools and other authorized entities

Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending September 2014, transfer of funds from certain funds, transfer of funds from Attorney General to Office of Prosecution Services and use of funds from National Mortgage Settlement further provided

Health, delegation of specific medical procedures and training of certain school personnel relating to medical needs of students, limit liability of public schools and certain school personnel, Alabama Safe at Schools Act

Equal Pay Remedies and Enforcement Act, established, legislative findings regarding wage differentials between minorities and nonminorities and males and females, Equal Pay Commission established, members, duties, powers, report to Governor and Legislature

Competitive bid, preference given to certain responsible bidders, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.

Judge of probate, estates, bond of conservators, executors, administrators, liability limited unless grossly negligent, judicial immunity further provided for, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd.

Legislature, communication between legislator and employees and officers of the Legislature is privileged, const. amend.

Legislative standing committees, granted subpoena powers, authority to administer oaths, immunity, penalty

Contracts, use of restrictive covenants clarified, Sec. 8-1-1 repealed

Thrift Shop, Red Stone Arsenal, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Alabama Open Meetings Act, prohibit serial meetings, to clarify Open Meetings Act applies to meeting of the Legislature, committees, or subcommittees of governmental bodies, penalties, Secs. 36-25A-1, 36-25A-2, 36-25A-3, 36-25A-9 am'd.

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Tuskegee University, appropriation

Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation

Talladega College, appropriation

Appropriations, 2013-2014 fiscal year, Education Trust Fund, Auburn University Aviation Program and Rainy Day Account Repayment, Act 2013-264, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Public education employees, salary increase, including K-12 and certain other designated education institutions, liability insurance program to be established by Finance Department in consultation with Education Department

Property, Alabama Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, created

Manufactured homes, abandoned, storage and sale of further provided for, notice to tenants and lienholders, Sec. 35-12A-9 repealed; Secs. 35-12A-1, 35-12A-2, 35-12A-3, 35-12A-4, 35-12A-5, 35-12A-6, 35-12A-7, 35-12A-8, 35-12A-10, 35-12A-11, 35-12A-12, 35-12A-13, 35-12A-14 am'd.

Alarm systems, alarm monitoring companies, certain verification of alarm signal required, Electronic Security Board of Licensure to enforce, Sec. 34-1A-1 am'd; Sec. 34-1A-11 added

Blood donations, plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed

Insurance, Access to Eye Care Act, certain provisions revised to include other programs, private or public, insurance policy, plan, contract, or program prohibited activities expanded, Secs. 27-56-2, 27-56-3, 27-56-4, 27-56-5, 27-56-6, 27-56-7, 27-56-8 am'd.

Legislature, vacancy in office of House Representatives and Senate, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Jurors, persons 70 years of age or older authorized to request exemption from jury service, removal from master list of potential jurors, reinstatement

School of Fine Arts, selection of executive committee to transact business in lieu of quorum authorized, Sec. 16-26B-6 am'd.

Courts, district, small claims division, jurisdiction increased, filing fees remain as were before increased jurisdiction, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.

Municipalities, elections under Title 11, procedures relating to death or withdrawal, absentee ballots, voting machines, provisions regarding the voter, Secs. 11-46-25, 11-46-26, 11-46-32, 11-46-33, 11-46-55 am'd.

Insurance rate increase by personal line insurer, may take effect immediately unless objected to by the Commissioner of Insurance

Insurance rate increase by personal line insurer, may take effect immediately unless objected to by the Commissioner of Insurance

Daylight savings, permanent conversion in Alabama

Emergencies, broadcasters, radio, t.v., and cable, emergency response broadcasters, training and certification by Homeland Security Department, access to facilities to repair and restart broadcasting during emergencies

Elections, independent candidate and political parties, ballot access, filing fee, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.

Bids, competitive, contracts for which bids not generally required, increase threshold amount, Sec. 41-16-21 am'd.

Medicaid, require Governor to accept Medicaid expansion, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, const. amend.

Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.

Buses, schools allowing violation to be enforced by video recording, Sec. 32-5A-154 am'd.

Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, name changed to Alabama Cosmetology Board, barbers removed from membership on board and regulation, Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-29 am'd; Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed

Taxation, transfer of tax credit for rehabilitation, income tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures, Act 2013-241, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs. 40-9F-2, 40-9F-4 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Civil judgments, interest accrues from date of judgment, Sec. 8-8-10 am'd.

Wages, establish the Alabama Minimum Wage Act, to set the state minimum wage, provide for a cost of living increase, const. amend.

Religious expression in schools, authorized, Alabama Student Religious Liberties Act

Elections, certain elections, crimes or threats of crimes, or conspiracy to commit election crimes, Class C penalty, Sec. 17-5-18.1 added; Sec. 17-5-19 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, sales tax, possession or use of automated sales suppression device, or phantom-ware, prohibited, penalties, statute of limitation, Sec. 40-29-121 added; Sec. 40-29-119 am'd.

Polygraph Examiners, applicants required to provide results of state and national criminal history background checks and two sets of fingerprints, Sec. 34-25-22 am'd

Individuals with disabilities, promotion of employment by state programs and services, Jeff Ridgeway Alabama Employment First Initiative Act

Cost of living increase for certain retirees and beneficiaries beginning Oct. 1, 2014

State employees, cost-of-living increase authorized

Grandparents, visitation with grandchildren, petition procedure and burden of proof established, Sec. 30-3-4.1 repealed

Motor vehicles, child passenger restraints, penalties for violations, portion of penalty distributed for vouchers for limited income families, distributed for administration to Health Department in lieu of Head Injury Foundaion, Sec. 32-5-222 am'd.

Health Department, Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State Advisory Council, appointed by State Health Officer, advisory capacity to department

Solid waste, application process for permits, local governing body approval, deemed denied if not approved within certain number of days, Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.

Courts, private judges requirements to serve, former appellate judges eligible to serve, Attorney General, defense of cases brought against private judge, Secs. 12-11A-2, 12-11A-4, 12-11A-7, 12-11A-8 am'd.; Act 2012-266, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation

Public Service Commission, regulation of pipelines for gas and hazardous liquids, penalties for violation of safety standards increased, Secs. 37-4-87, 37-4-96 am'd.

Public Safety Department and State Personnel Department, establish a new classification, Trooper First Class, recover cost of training

Marshall Co., public officials precluded from providing services under a personal or professional services contract with certain other county or municipal entities, public officials with certain business interest precluded from providing goods and services under a certain contract, exceptions

Driver's Licenses, Stage II, 16 year olds, minimum of behind-the-wheel driving practice hours increased from 30 to 50, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

Retirement, DROP reestablished, exceptions, Secs. 16-25-150, 36-27-170 am'd.

Appropriation, Education Trust Fund, supplemental appropriation to Education Department for 2013-2014 fiscal year of excess funds set aside to finance credits authorized by the Alabama Accountability Act

Accountability Act of 2013, proposed by HB 84, 2013 Reg. Sess., Act 2013-64, 2013 Reg. Sess., repealed

Education lottery, Education Lottery Corporation, and Lottery Trust Fund, estab., distrib. of revenues for college scholarships and other ed. purposes, operation of casinos prohib., Sec. 65, Constitution of Alabama of 1901 am'd., const. amend.

Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program (PACT), assets and future appropriations from Education Trust Fund, transferred to institution of higher education, state college to allow eligible students to attend without tuition or fees, certain funds for out-of-state colleges, Secs. 16-33C-6, 16-33C-7, 16-33C-8, am'd; Secs. 16-33C-17, 16-33C-18, 16-33C-20 repealed

Political activity, Legislature, minority and majority parties caucus, public funds authorized for paying staff members of political caucus, Sec. 17-17-5 am'd.

Economic development, tax incentive, new and expanding companies, employment, required to maintain levels for five years or repay incentive, Labor Department to verify, Revenue Department, annual report to Legislature of number of jobs created, Alabama Job Creation and Taxpayer Protection Act

Workforce Development and Training Act, Public School and College Authority, bonds authorized in amount of $20,000,000 to expand workforce training programs operated by two-year college system

Education Trust Fund, annual appropriation in appropriations act of $5,000,000 provided to State Board of Education for dual enrollment programs of 2-year colleges, Education Employee Liability Insurance Program repealed, Sec. 16-22-4.1 repealed

Public education employees, salaries, increases of six percent in fiscal year 2014-2015, State Minimum Salary Schedule appropriate increases required; support employees, increase of $1,000 or six percent in fiscal year 2014-2015; Teachers' Retirement System, cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of six percent October 1, 2014

Education Trust Funds, repeal Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, reenact Education Trust Fund Proration Account, Sec. 40-1-32.1 reenacted; Act 2011-3, 2011 Reg. Sess., repealed

Criminal charges or convictions for certain felony or misdemeanor offenses, petition for expungement of records authorized under certain conditions, procedures

Schools, study of Congress to include opening prayer of session of Congress

Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center, approp.

Elections, Legislative office, costs and expenses incurred for filling vacancies, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Competitive bid, preference given to certain responsible bidders, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, owners not placing movable containers in which alcholic beverages are placed in locations easily accessible to minors

Elections, political parties and independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.

Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 (UCRA), Department of Public Safety responsible for enforcement of UCRA, collection of fees, disbursement, Secs. 37-3-32, 37-3-32.1 am'd.

State employees, cost-of-living increase authorized

Military, former military commercial motor vehicle drivers, experience allowed for obtaining CDL license in this state, Sec. 32-6-49.8 am'd.

Supernumerary ad valorem tax officials, cap on compensation increased, Sec. 40-6-3 am'd.

Credit Union Board, membership, providing that the League of Southeastern Credit Union and Affiliates provide a list of nominees for certain membership positions on the board, Sec. 5-17-55 am'd.

Taxation, to extend tax due date for taxpayers subject to the financial institution excise tax, Sec. 40-14A-22 am'd.

Public education, definitions, arrest warrants, public school employees, issuance of arrest warrant for actions occurring while performing official duties, procedures

Veterans, Disabled American Veterans local chapters providing veteran shuttle services exempt from state and local sales and use taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.

Local governmental entities, counties, municipalities and political subdivisions, employees included in definition of government entity, Sec. 11-93-1 am'd.

Municipalities, weeds, abatement, alternative procedures to declare a public nuisance after prior abatement

Supreme Court, rules, publication by Secretary of State in Acts of Alabama, requirement deleted, Sec. 12-2-19 am'd.

Class action lawsuits filed in Alabama, plan for undistributed funds to be distributed to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Department if class members cannot be located, or if distribution to class is not economically feasible, or if class members do not make a claim to the class funds

Bestiality and possession of obscene matter depicting bestiality, crime established, penalties

State employee benefits, employee to receive summary of annually

Alabama Workforce Council, created, duties, workforce development, membership, advisement of Postsecondary and Education Departments, administration by Commerce Department

Emergency Management Act, States of emergency, declared by Governor or Legislature for less than entire state, required to designate affected counties, Sec. 31-9-8 am'd.

Age of majority, designated as 18 years for participation in college or university research, Sec. 26-1-1 am'd.

Examiners of Public Accounts Department, placed in Office of State Auditor, appointment of Chief Examiner of the department, Secs. 36-16-1, 41-5-1, 41-5-3, 41-5-6, 41-5-6.1, 41-5-7, 41-5-8, 41-5-10 am'd; Secs. 41-5-4, 41-5-5, 41-5-9, 41-5-18, 41-5-19, 41-5-20 repealed

State Employee Insurance Board, election of state employee representatives by full-time state employees, Sec. 36-29-2 am'd.

Foundation Program, average daily membership changed from just 20 scholastic days after Labor Day of preceding school year to first 20 scholastic days of the preceding year for the particular school, Sec. 16-13-231 am'd.

Education, State Department of Education not to regulate a license private, nonpublic, or church schools, clarified, public 2-year and 4-year institutions may not deny admittance to student based on attendance at private, nonpublic, or church school, State Department of Education may not deny certification to person because was employed by private, nonpublic or church school, Secs. 16-1-11, 16-28-7, 16-46-1 to 16-46-10, inclusive, am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, brewpubs selling beer for off-premises consumption, additional license, terms and conditions, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3 am'd.

Driving under the influence, crime further defined, term "under the influence" defined, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd

Voter registration list, investigating report of death or nonresidence of voter in order to purge name, county board of registrars, procedure for, Sec. 17-4-6.1 added

Motor vehicle license plates and validation decals, Revenue Department authorized to contract with third party to print and deliver tags, Department of Corrections to receive same funds, Sec. 32-6-64.1 added

Protection From Abuse Act, injunction against adult child of victim, authorized, Sec. 30-5-2 am'd.

Good Samaritan Law, providers of safe shelter in severe weather, granted civil immunity for providing safe shelter, Act 2011-579, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 6-5-332 am'd

Federal Aid Highway Finance Authority, membership, gasoline tax revenues pledged to secure bonds of authority, parity of pledge provided, investments further provided for, Secs. 23-1-181, 23-1-301, 23-1-305, 23-1-309, 23-1-311, 23-1-313, 23-1-314, 23-1-315 am'd.

Law enforcement officers, authorized to issue traffic citations at the scene of the crash for traffic offenses, under certain conditions, additional fines, Sec. 32-5-171 am'd.

Ethics, Alabama law, definition of "confidential information" amended, Sec. 36-25-1 am'd.

Airbag fraud, crime of created, penalties, enhanced penalties for physical injury, Sec. 13A-11-270 am'd, Sec. 13A-11-271 repealed

County roads, vacation of co. dirt road, appeals, finding of fact required, Secs. 23-4-5, 23-4-20 am'd.

Health care workers, infected health care workers, add Hepatitis C infection to definition of, Secs. 22-11A-60, 22-11A-61, 22-11A-62, 22-11A-63, 22-11A-66, 22-11A-67, 22-11A-73 am'd.

Marriage dissolution education programs, participation is required for certain parties in marital dissolution actions with minor children; program requirements established, fees

Recycling, biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic containers

Certified Public Accountants (CPA's), Public Accountancy Act, terms "attest" and "report" defined, nonresident certified public accountants with practicing privileges required to meet professional standards, Secs. 34-1-2, 34-1-16, 34-1-17 am'd.

Disabled persons, preference for services provided by under direction of the Department of Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, Sec. 21-2-2 am'd.

Capital punishment, person or entity who participates in an execution or performs any ancillary function shall be confidential, Sec. 15-18-82.1 am'd.

Controlled substances, additional penalties for convictions of, addition drug-related crimes included, driver's license suspension required for additional convictions for drug-related convictions, Secs. 13A-12-281, 13A-12-291 am'd.

Motor vehicles, ignition interlock device, reduction of period of license suspension or revocation authorized, distribution of fees collected from defendants opting for installation of device, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-304 am'd.

Drivers' licenses, renewal period, extended to 6 months prior to expiration, Sec. 32-6-1 am'd

Public Safety Department and State Personnel Department, establish a new classification, Trooper First Class, recover cost of training

Fire protection sprinkler systems, State Fire Marshall authorized to issue permits for installation, Secs. 34-33-1, 34-33-2, 34-33-3, 34-33-4, 34-33-5 am'd.

Environment, dredging regulated, exempt certain construction projects

Employees' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum additional payment to retirement allowance of certain retirees and beneficiaries

Trapping of fur-bearing animals, licensing by Conservation and Natural Resources Department, fees, use of plastic tags on traps and the requirement that the license number of the owner of a trap be contained on any tag, deleted, Sec. 9-11-59 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, permit a retail licensee and state liquor store to conduct distilled liquor tastings, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Hunting, disabled persons hunting license established, continuously valid as long as disability continues, issuance fee

Alimony, payments limited to five years or to length of the marriage whichever is the greater length of time, Sec. 30-2-55 am'd.

Mental Health Finance Authority, sale and lease of real property, exempt from requirement that State Land Division of Conservation and Natural Resources Department competitively bid, Sec. 9-15-82 am'd.

Business Licenses, Department of Revenue, applicants for licenses required to submit federal tax identification number or Social Security number, Sec. 40-12-30 am'd.

Retirement, retirees of Employees' Retirement System limited to certain annual amount, annual compensation limitation removed for certain law enforcement officers who are retired, Sec. 36-27-8.2 am'd.

Children, endangering the welfare, delinquent child and dependent child for purposes of conviction, technical citation corrected, Secs. 12-15-102, 13A-13-6 am'd.

Labor, unemployment, unemployment compensation, amount of benefits payable reduced if individual receives or is eligible to receive pension payments from a plan maintained or contributed to solely by employer, retroactive pension payments considered disqualification if payments made from a plan maintained or contributed to solely by employer, Sec. 25-4-78 am'd.

Title loan business, licensure and regulation of, charges concerning title loans, definitions, penalties, Alabama Title Loan Act

Health care, costs, inmates, Corrections Department and Medicaid, adoption and implementation of cost, saving strategies to deal with overpayments

Public health, stocking and administration of premeasured doses of epinephrine by schools and other authorized entities

Emergencies, broadcasters, radio, t.v., and cable, emergency response broadcasters, training and certification by Homeland Security Department, access to facilities to repair and restart broadcasting during emergencies

Revenue Department, local governments using department for collection and administration services given the same free filing and payment services as local governments which only accept returns and payments through ONE SPOT system, Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-183, 11-51-208, 40-12-4, 40-12-7 am'd.

Motor vehicles, to regulate manufacturer's and dealer's agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 am'd.

Sex Offenders, registration and community notification, technical revisions and citations update various sections, petition for relief from employment, residency living restriction, civil division of circuit courts, absconding without registering, penalty, Secs. 12-15-107, 12-15-116, 13A-5-2, 13A-5-6, 14-9-41, 15-18-8, 15-19-7, 15-20A-4 to 15-20A-7, incl., 15-20A-9, 15-20A-11, 15-20A-14, 15-20A-16, 15-20A-18, 15-20A-21 to 15-20A-26, incl., 15-20A-28, 15-20A-29, 15-20A-32, 15-20A-34, 15-20A-35, 15-20A-37, 15-20A-39, 15-20A-40, 15-20A-43, 15-20A-45, 15-20A-46, 15-22-27.3, 32-6-49.24, 36-18-24, 36-18-25, 38-13-2, 38-13-4

Taxation, exempt certain advertisers from use tax, Sec. 40-23-62.1 added

Health, diabetes and obesity, Public Health Department required to submit annual action plans to the Legislature, proposed implementation of budget

Baldwin Co., municipal mayor, council member, judge and prosecution, may participate in the Employees' Retirement System, const. amend.

Bishop State Community College, Southern Union State Community College, Bevill State Community College, and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, who are part of the Alabama Career Center System to Department of Labor

Animals, nonhuman primates for which there is no rabies vaccine, possession and sale prohibited, exceptions, Sec. 3-8-1 am'd.

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, regulation of public exhibition of wildlife, additional fee authorized, exemptions revised, Secs. 9-11-324, 9-11-328 am'd.

Self Service Storage Act, notification of default by email, default time reduced from 30 to 15 days, posting of notice on website, commercially reasonable sale specified, enforcement of owners' lien against member of armed forces time extended, Secs. 8-15-31, 8-15-34 am'd.; Secs. 8-15-39, 8-15-40 added

Birmingham, City of, court cost, prosecutor's fee in municipal cases in lieu of any other solicitor or prosecutor's fee, distribution to general fund

Class 1 municipalities, municial elections, assignment of voting locations in new precincts, limit of one voting location per district in municipal and city board of education elections, Sec. 11-46-7 am'd.

Jefferson Co., water and sewer systems, collection of sewer service charges, Act 616, 1953 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Act 886, 1961 Reg. Sess. repealed

Election, Class 1 municipalities, election commission required to schedule an election to fill vacancy on city council under certain circumstances, Sec. 11-46-9 am'd.

Sex offenders, sex offender convicted of crime with a minor prohibited within 500 feet of public school K-12 property during instructional hours, Class C felony, Sec. 15-20A-17 am'd.

Taxation, private user, definition further defined to include a nonprofit corporation, Sec. 40-9B-3 am'd.

Jefferson Co., (Birmingham Division and Bessemer Division) solicitor's fee, excluding municipal court of the City of Birmingham from collection of the fees, Act 2009-612, 2009 Reg Sess. am'd

Class 1 Municipalities, parolees and probationers of the municipal court to pay a fee to contribute to cost of his or her supervision and rehabilitation, fee not included in state income tax

Jefferson County, warrant recall fee, magistrate or judge authorized to recall under certain conditions a failure to appear warrant

Jefferson County, Indigent Care Fund, distrib. to Department of Public Health, Act 387, 1965 Reg Sess. am'd

Food service establishments, listing of country of origin of food containing fish product of the Order of Siluriformes, methods of display, Sec. 22-20A-31 am'd.

Motor Vehicles, dump trucks, operation with bed raised prohibited, penalties

Hospitals, infants, pertussis information, required to provide information to new mothers

Taxation, exempt certain advertisers from use tax, Sec. 40-23-62.1 added

Homeowners insurance, counties contiguous to Mobile Bay and Gulf of Mexico, credits against insurance premium taxes for private property carriers who write coverage in Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4, geographic areas covered by Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association, Sec. 27-1-24.1 am'd.

Jefferson County, personnel board, Citizens Supervisory Commission, composition and duties, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess., am'd

School buses, automated civil enforcement of school bus violations, county and city boards of education may initiate and enforce, district and municipal courts, county and city law enforcement

Alcoholic beverages, annual license fee, payment date altered, increased penalty for failure to timely renew, fee for electronic processing, Sec. 28-3A-5 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, licensure, fee increased, Sec. 28-3A-4 am'd.

Cosmetology and Barbering, Alabama Board of, name changed to State Board of Cosmetology, barbers removed from licensure and regulation by the board, board membership revised, Sec. 34-7B-17 repealed; Secs. 34-7B-1, 34-7B-2, 34-7B-6, 34-7B-7, 34-7B-13, 34-7B-26, 34-7B-27, 34-7B-29 am'd.

Criminal mischief in the second degree, enhanced penalties for second or subsequent offenses, Sec. 13A-7-22 am'd.

Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Commission, creation, membership, appointments to fill vacancies in offices of circuit and district judge, circuit clerk, and district attorney, const. amend.

Liens, priority of liens, mechanics liens, procedure for termination of a notice of commencement by a contractor, Secs. 35-11-211 am'd.

Voter registration list, notice provided to all persons whose names are purged from list, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.

Taxation, tax deduction for taxpayers who made contributions to a catastrophe savings account, increase in state tax deduction, technical corrections to remove ambiguities, Homeowner's Insurance Catastrophic Event Planning Act, Secs. 40-18-311, 40-18-312 am'd.

Flexible School Calendar Act, temporary calendar parameters removed, local board of education may provide for 1080 instructional hours, Sec. 16-13-231am'd.

Real property, affordable rental housing, appraisal of certain Class II property having restrictions by law or covenant must take into account net operating income based on restrictions, requiring Revenue Department to adopt rules to implement

School of Cyber Technology and Information Technology, established, board, operation of school

15th Judicial Circuit, Montgomery Co., circuit and district judges, term of office, reduced to 4 years, const. amend.

Real property, affordable rental housing, appraisal of certain Class II property having restrictions by law or covenant must take into account net operating income based on restrictions, requiring Revenue Department to adopt rules to implement

Alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, defined, Sec. 28-3-1 am'd.

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates for professional firefighters, penalties

Taxation, exempt tobacco products stored in a county for resale in another county from taxation in the county where the tobacco product are stored

Criminally negligent homicide, victim under six years of age, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-4 am'd.

Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects, maximum administrative fine increased from $250 to $2,500, board authorized to assess costs against person found guilty, Sec. 34-17-5 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, proposed rule changes, posting on website, business authorized to object, agency required to file a Business Economic Impact Statement with committee and Legislative Reference Service, review of all rules, Red Tape Reduction Act, Sec. 41-22-5.1 am'd.

Marshall Co., T VA in lieu of taxes payments, received pursuant to Act 2010-135, distrib., Discretionary Fund Committee, further provided for, Act 2011-527, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Oil and Gas Board, oil and gas wells, drainage or production units, regulation of horizontal wells in oil reservoirs and offshore wells in gas reservoirs, Secs. 9-17-1, 9-17-12 am'd.

Samford University Foundation, Inc., exempt from sales and use taxes

Athletic scholarships, limit of 4 awarded to out-of-state students at junior colleges

Motor vehicles, handicapped parking, sign designated special access parking place not required to specify fine, Sec.32-6-233.1 am'd.

Municipalities, golf carts, limited operation on streets authorized, restrictions, liability insurance

Subdivisions, contracts to pre-sale lots prior to recording plat, laws applicable to counties and municipalities amended and made consistent, Secs. 11-19-1, 11-19-15, 11-24-1, 11-24-2, 11-24-3, 11-52-1, 11-52-33 am'd.

Municipalities, regulate separate storm sewer system, Secs. 11-89C-1, 11-89C-2, 11-89C-4, 11-89C-9, 11-89C-10 am'd.

Security Regulatory Board, regulation of security guards, exemptions for contract security companies under certain conditions restored, Sec. 34-27C-17 am'd.

Bail bond surety insurers, regulation by Insurance Department, amount of unearned premium reserve specific required, Sec. 27-36-3.1 added

Public education, reduction-in-force policies, contents further provided for, significant factors specified, compliance with antidiscrimination laws required, Sec. 16-1-33 am'd.

Virtual Public Schools Act, local boards of education may provide alternative choice for education via the Internet

Controlled substances, Schedule I, additional synthetic controlled substances and analogue substances included in, trafficking in controlled substance analogues, requisite weight increased, Secs. 13A-12-231, 20-2-23 am'd.

Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act, crimes of prostitution, sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication of prostitution prohibited under certain conditions, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, additional fines, counseling required, detention of foreign nationals under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term limits

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases, subject to the Alabama Open Meetings Act

Cannabis, use, possession, cultivation, sale of legalized for limited amounts, Department of Revenue authorized to tax and regulate

Marijuana possession, one ounce or less a civil penalty

Controlled substances, Schedule I, marijuana, term excludes industrial hemp, Sec. 20-2-23 am'd.

Marijuana, medical use of allowed, possession of one ounce or less a civil offense, Secs.13A-12-213, 13A-12-214 am'd.

Fetal Heartbeat Act, prohibits physician from performing abortion without first determining fetal heartbeat, physician who does not make determination or who performs abortion when heartbeat detected is guilty of Class C felony

Firefighters, death or disability for occupational disease for firefighters, no time limitation upon filing a claim for disability benefits, may resubmit claims under certain conditions, Secs. 11-43-144, 36-30-5 am'd.

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Abortions, pregnant woman may not receive an abortion based on lethal fetal anomaly, unless made aware of perinatal hospice services, penalties, civil sanctions, Perinatal Hospice Information Act

Motor vehicles, trucks having an apportioned tag, purchase of tag at local judge of probate office

Judges of Probate, judicial retirement, contributions by counties for the employer's share, Secs. 12-18-1, 12-18-3, 12-18-82, 12-18-133 am'd.

Supernumerary court reporters, death benefits for surviving spouse provided

Legislature, submit a consultant, personal or professional services contract if he or she desires to enter into the Permanent Legislative Oversight Contract Review Committee, enforcement by Attorney General

Candidates for public office, required to file statement of economic interests with the Ethics Commission, Sec. 36-25-15 am'd.

Campaigns, Fair Campaign Practice Act, cross references and terms updated, Secs. 27-2-2, 36-25-1, 36-25-5, 36-25-13, 36-25-14, 36-25-15, 36-25-19, 40-14A-43 am'd.

Crimes, felonies, mandatory minimum sentences when committed while wearing a bullet proof vest or other body armor, Sec. 13A-5-6 am'd.

Schools, students taught at home by either private tutor or under church school law may participate in public K-12 extracurricular activities, Equal Access to Athletics Act

Health, chronic disease, Public Health Department, State Employees' Insurance Board, Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Board, and Medicaid to develop plan to reduce amongst population they serve, report to Legislative committees

Educators' associations, equal access to public school districts and their employees required, equal access to public institutions of higher learning and their employees, required

Public officials, rewards for exemplary public service from a third party not considered using his or her position for personal gain, Sec. 36-25-5 am'd.

Climatologist, office established, powers and duties

Code of Ethics, definition of principal expanded, lobbyist required to identify principals that stand to benefit from lobbyist activities, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-18 am'd.

St. Florian, corp. limits alt.

Police animals, trained or handled by Class One Railroad Officer or special agent, included in protection laws, Sec. 13A-11-260 am'd.

Income tax, tax credit for hiring certain persons under age 19 during school breaks, after school, or on weekends

Minors, Internet post, removal under certain circumstances

Municipalities, allow Class 6, 7, or 8 municipality to establish not more than two entertainment districts, Act 2013-382, 2013 Reg. Sess., Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Crimes, publication of personal image prohibited, penalties

Mortgage fraud, crime of, created

Class 3 municipalities, weeds, abatement as a nuisance, alternate procedures, lien

Public employees, certain employees on active military duty, compensation provided for, Secs. 31-12-5, 31-12-6 am'd.

Mobile Co., judge of probate, recording fee, increased, storing of records on computers further provided for, Act 98-646, 1998 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Taxation, band instruments of certain value exempt from sales and use tax during tax holiday, Sec. 40-23-210 am'd.

Landlord and tenant act, refunds of deposits, landlord obligation, termination of lease, abandonment of property and eviction procedures, further provided for, Secs. 35-9A-201, 35-9A-421, 35-9A-423 am'd.

Campaign contributions, date when received, clarified, Sec. 17-5-2 am'd.

Taxation, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville Future Foundation, exempt from state, county, and local ad valorem taxes, Act 2013-170, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Sec. 40-9-25.19 am'd.

Elmore Co., Millbrook and Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales and draft beer authorized

Tuscaloosa Co., retirement system for police officers and firefighters, pension benefits, member contribution, Act 99-568, 1999 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election

Snead State Community College Foundation, ad valorem tax exempt

Tax exemption, Southern Research Institute exempt from certain tax

Medical Furlough Act, definition of permanently incapacitated inmate further provided for, Commissioner of Department of Corrections to report to Legislature information regarding certain inmates under medical supervision, commissioner required to evaluate certain inmates frequently in infirmary or under medical supervision for a medical furlough, Secs. 14-14-2, 14-14-4, 14-14-5, 14-14-7 am'd.

Game and Fish, turkey hunting season, Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to restore

Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, licensure of operators, testing by Department of Public Safety, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Alabama Pawnshop Act, additional information required to be maintained in record of transactions, Sec. 5-19A-5 am'd.

Birmingham, Retirement and Relief System, investments are fixed income securities, Act 556, 1959 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Credit report security freeze, applies to minors and incapacitated, Secs. 8-35-1, 8-35-2 am'd.

Mobile Co., office of license commissioner abolish, duties, functions, and employees transferred to the office of revenue commissioner, compensation, co. commission provide adequate space for expanded office, const. amend.

Madison Co., alcoholic beverages, sale of wine, business relations between suppliers and wholesalers of wine, Madison County Wine Franchise Jobs Protection Act, established

Schools, nonpublic K-12 schools, autonomy of clarified, Secs. 16-28-1, 16-28-5, 16-28-7 repealed

Contractors, public works contracts, timely payments, contractor required to timely pay a subcontractor for work completed, Sec. 8-29-3 am'd.

Taxation, factor presence nexus standard based on business activity established for purpose of being subject to income taxation in the state, in state residence or domicile for individuals, businesses organized in state are subject to tax, nonresident individuals and businesses organized out of state that do business in the state are subject to state tax on income, Sec. 40-18-31.27 added

Class 3 municipality organized under Act 618, 1973 Reg. Sess., Montgomery Co., airport authority, two additional members appointed by county commission

Community College Foundation, state income tax credit for contributions to, to support Career-Technical Dual Enrollment Programs

Electrical contractors, person holding municipal or county license or permit required to obtain provisional license from Board of Electrical Contractors, date for license under nationally standardized examination, extended, journeyman electrician, licensure further provided for, Secs. 34-36-7, 34-36-16 am'd.

Warrantless arrests, authorized upon commission of certain crimes on property of an educational institution, Secs. 13A-7-1, 15-10-3 am'd.

Assisted living administrators, licensure and regulation, replacement license fee, annual administrative fee, reapplication fee, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-2A-2, 34-2A-8, 34-2A-11, 34-2A-12, 34-2A-13 am'd.

Motor vehicles, pickup trucks, riding in bed of by person under certain age, prohibited, exceptions, phased in implementation, penalties

Victims of Crime and Leniency, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Alabama Accountability Act, $7,500 limit on scholarship contributions by individual taxpayers removed, pass-through entities allowed to make contributions to scholarship granting organizations, release date for unaccounted scholarship funds moved, reporting period changed from calendar to school year, Sec. 16-6D-9 am'd.

Firearms, exempt sales and use taxes on firearms, ammunition, and firearm supplies for limited period each year

Colleges and Universities, reporting of certain crimes, Sec. 16-22-1 am'd.

Taxation, tax on motor fuels, Secs. 8-17-95, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-98, 8-17-99, 8-17-100, 8-17-101, 8-17-102 added; Sec. 8-17-89 repealed; Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-84, 8-17-87, 8-17-91, 8-17-92, 8-17-93, 40-17-325, 40-17-329, 40-17-359, 40-17-362 am'd.

Foley, corp. limits alt.

Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act

Trails Commission, and advisory board, members, terms, commission may be transferred from Department of Economic and Community Affairs to another agency, Secs. 41-23-140, 41-23-141 am'd.

Midfield, motor vehicles, automated photographic speeding enforcement, authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, record keeping, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals, Midfield Speed Limit Safety Act

Student data, use of by providers of cloud computing service

Voter registration by electronic method, authorized

Retirement, retiree bonus payment, beneficiaries of Teachers' Retirement System

Trapping of fur-bearing animals, licensing, use of plastic tags on traps and the requirement that the license number of the owner of a trap be contained on any tag, deleted, Sec. 9-11-59 am'd.

Montgomery Co., service of process fees for civil or criminal documents increased, exceptions

Bingo, may be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission, authorized by Amendment 744

Public assistance, fraud in obtaining, crime established, penalties, theft of services, knowledge requirement deleted, Sec. 40-18-100 am'd.

Registrars of voters, serving while running for elected office prohibited, Sec. 17-3-2 am'd.

Alabama Retired Education Employees' Health Care Trust, percentage of full market value of trust allowed to be distributed, increased, Sec. 36-36-6 am'd.

Elections, boards of registrars, co. commission to designate holidays for which compensated, registrars compensated on days where co. commission closes government, Sec. 17-3-5 am'd.

St. Clair Co., food pantries, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes under certain conditions

Beer manufacturer, allowed to operate a restaurant and dispense alcoholic beverages, Sec. 28-3A-6 am'd.

Bay Minette, corp. limits alt.

Jefferson Co., transit authority board, limitation of compensation of chairman of, eligibility for service on the board, ad valorem tax increased, Act 2013-380, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Attorneys, certain non attorneys allowed to represent certain entities in court, Sec. 34-3-7 am'd.

Deferred presentment transactions, customer repayment period revised, extensions prohibited, collection of a bad check fee under certain conditions, use of database by licensees required, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd.

Baldwin Co., privilege license tax, distribution of, Baldwin County Community Capital Fund, further provided for, Sec. 45-2-244.183 am'd.

Military, Code of Justice, disciplinary penalties, reduction in rank prohibited in certain cases, commanding officer defined to include certain warrant officers, summary court martial, authority, Secs. 31-2A-1, 31-2A-15, 31-2A-20 am'd.

Sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, programs in K-12 schools, required, Secs. 16-28B-6, 16-28B-8 am'd.

Taxation, certain foods exempt from sales and use tax annually at start of the season of Lent and ending last day of season

Chilton Co., sales and use tax, co. commission authorized to levy add'l. for hospital, Act 2014-162, 2014 Reg. Sess., repealed and superseded

Youthful offenders, records and photographs of, access to by district attorneys and Attorney General, Secs. 12-15-133. 12-19-180, 15-19-7 am'd.

Midwives, physiologic childbirth, providing women the right to choose physiologic childbirth, providing immunity to midwives and certain healthcare providers who assist in physiologic childbirths, Sec. 34-19-11 added

Gambling crimes, crimes and offenses, possession of gambling device, enhanced penalties, Sec. 13A-12-27 am'd.

Cherokee Co., sheriff, booking fee in county jail, collection by clerk

Cherokee Co., taxation, levy additional sales tax, exclusively for public school purposes

Jackson Co., relief for Willie Dean Mount, futher provided for, Act 84-540, 1984 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Personal property, exempt from ad valorem tax, individual tangible taxable assets exempt from ad valorem tax, excluding real property, Sec. 40-9-1 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, enhanced penalty for conviction of a Class A felony, with at least three prior felonies, eliminated, trafficking of certain drugs, penalties revised, Secs.13A-5-9, 13A-12-231am'd.

Article X, Homestead exemptions, repealed and readopted as a new Article X to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, const. amend.

Fayette Co., additional one percent sales and use tax, ending October 30, 2017, unless continued by referendum, distribution provided

Dam Safety, Office of Water Resources to regulate dams and reservoirs

Municipalities, Class 1, 2, 3, and 4, reduction-in-force policies, contents further provided for, seniority, policy that may not be used in determining whether or not an employee is laid off

Child custody determination, military deployment not considered as a factor, pendente lite custody determination order included in certain orders pursuant to Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Counties, cities, required to select minimum building code for their jurisdictions, certain excemptions

Jackson Co., Lake Guntersville Reservoir Aquatic Plant Management Board created, implement aquatic plant management program, provide membership, board authorize to receive and disburse funds

Jackson Co., parks and recreation, transfer of surplus funds for operation of to the county general fund

Jackson Co., solid waste program, reimbursement of payments from General Fund relating to the operation of, administrative fee payable to co. commission authorized