HR279 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

This resolution sets a special, priority agenda for the 21st legislative day by naming SB38 and several House bills to be considered as the special and paramount order of business until they are disposed of.

What This Bill Does

The bill designates SB38 and HB523, HB52, HB224, HB344, HB381, and HB377 as the special order of business, to take precedence after regular or pending business and continue on subsequent days until finished. It directs the House to address these bills before other matters while the resolution is in effect. The listed bills cover education regulation for private schools (SB38) and a mix of topics including landlord-tenant rules, tax exemptions for cultural districts, enhanced penalties for certain crimes, state employee benefits, ignition interlock policy, and public accounting standards.

Who It Affects

• Education sector (private/nonpublic/church schools, students, and Department of Education) due to SB38 and related amendments
• Other stakeholders affected by the listed bills (landlords/tenants, municipalities with cultural districts, crime victims and older victims, state employees, drivers under ignition interlock provisions, and CPAs)

Key Provisions

• Designate SB38 and HB523, HB52, HB224, HB344, HB381, HB377 as the special and paramount order of business for the 21st legislative day, taking precedence after regular or unfinished business, continuing until dispensed.
• SB38 would restrict the State Department of Education from regulating private/nonpublic/church schools and ensure admissions/certifications are not denied based on attendance at such schools, amending specified education statutes.
• HB523 would expand or clarify landlord-tenant law on deposits, leases, abandonment, and eviction procedures.
• HB52 would create tax exemptions for Class 1-5 municipalities' cultural districts.
• HB224 would increase minimum prison terms to 20 years for certain crimes against victims aged 65 or older, under specified conditions.
• HB344 would require state employees to receive an annual summary of benefits.
• HB381 would adjust ignition interlock device rules, including license suspension/revocation periods and fee distribution for installations.
• HB377 would refine the Public Accountancy Act by defining terms and requiring nonresident CPAs with practicing privileges to meet professional standards.

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Subjects

Resolution, Legislative