2015 Alabama Legislative 2nd Special Session
A list of all 2015 Alabama Legislative 2nd Special Session. Click any bill to read the full text and get the current status.
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Last Action | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB38 | Public funds, colleges and universities, local boards of education prohibited from using to advocate for or against ballot measures, candidates prohibited from using for advertisement or public service announcements, Sec. 36-25-5.3 added | Arthur Orr | 09/11/2015 | |
| SB37 | Use tax receipts, portions redistributed from Education Trust Fund to State General Fund, Sec. 40-23-85 am'd. | Arthur Orr | 09/11/2015 | |
| SB36 | Conecuh Co., Superintendent of Education to be appointed by the county board of education, Act 163, 1923 Reg. Sess., and Act 524, 1959 Reg. Sess., repealed | Hank Sanders | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB35 | Insurance premium tax, credits against, repealed, Sec. 27-4A-3 am'd. | Trip Pittman | 09/11/2015 | |
| SB33 | Crimes and offfenses, offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus prohibited, criminal penalties | Bill Hightower | 09/16/2015 | |
| SB34 | Firearms, possession of does not constitute disorderly conduct, possession of in a vehicle or on certain property authorized under certain conditions, exception, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd. | Gerald H. Allen | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB32 | Gulf Coast Sand Restoration Trust Fund, created, administration by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, distribution of interest earned | Bill Hightower | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB31 | Catastrophic events, funds received by state for damages directed to affected counties and the Alabama Trust Fund, const. amend. | Bill Hightower | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB30 | Legacy Trust Fund, estab., proceeds from settlements other than Deepwater Horizon, Coastal County Trust Fund, estab. proceeds from Deepwater Horizon settlement, distrib. to Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama Trust Fund board to administer use of proceeds, const. amend. | Bill Hightower | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB28 | Sales tax, exemption for certain motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and semi-trailers exported or removed from this state, eliminated under certain conditions, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd. | Clyde Chambliss | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB29 | Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, distribution of funds from BP settlement, road and bridge projects in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, insurance reform | Bill Hightower | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB27 | Legacy Trust Fund, created, board of trustees, settlement proceeds, assets repay Alabama Trust Fund Rainy Day Account, assets held in trust, interest paid to General Fund, Alabama Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and to Legacy Trust Fund, creation of authority to issue bonds using Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster Settlement required, const. amend. | Gerald H. Allen | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB26 | Tuscaloosa Co., gasoline tax, Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission, effective date for creation, Act 2015-202, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd. | Gerald H. Allen | 09/15/2015 | Signed |
| SB24 | State parks, administrative procedure to be followed before closure of parks, offices or agencies provided | Bill Holtzclaw | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB25 | State parks, bond issue, park with hotel facility or golf course, exempt from requirement that facilities be operated exclusively by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Amendment 617, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend. | Greg Albritton | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB23 | Monuments, Alabama Heritage Protection Act, prohibit removal, alteration, or other disturbance of any statue or monument located on public property, exempt Transportation Department | Gerald H. Allen | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB22 | Firearms, possession of does not constitute disorderly conduct, possession of in a vehicle or on certain property authorized under certain conditions, exception, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd. | Gerald H. Allen | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB21 | Marriage, contract for, recording by judge of probate, transmission to Vital Statistics office, content of contract, Secs. 30-1-9, 30-1-10, 30-1-11, 30-1-14 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, 30-1-13, 30-1-16 am'd. | Greg Albritton | 09/15/2015 | |
| SB20 | Amnesty program, created, enforcement by Revenue Department, Alabama Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act | Tim Melson | 09/14/2015 | Signed |
| SB19 | Medicaid, expanded to include persons for whom matching funds are available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Alabama Medicaid Agency to implement, appropriation | William “Bill” M. Beasley | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB17 | Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to increase or decrease judgeships under certain criteria | Arthur Orr | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB18 | General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments | Arthur Orr | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB16 | Judges of Probate, judicial retirement, contributions by counties for the employer's share, Secs. 12-18-1, 12-18-3, 12-18-82 am'd. | Arthur Orr | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB15 | Law enforcement officers, state, jurisdiction to enforce motor vehicle laws, federal highways, Secs. 32-2-5, 32-5-1, 32-5-310, 32-5A-171, 32-5A-177, 32-10-5 am'd. | Arthur Orr | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB14 | Legislative, sessions to consist of organizational, regular of 20 day, budget of 10 days, and special sessions, Secs. 71.01 and 76 of Article IV of Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, repealed, const. amend. | Clyde Chambliss | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB13 | Motor vehicles, ad valorem taxes, deferral of certain taxes on certain new motor vehicles removed, Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax Fairness Act, Sec. 40-12-253 am'd. | Trip Pittman | 09/15/2015 | Signed |
| SB12 | Corporate income tax, combined reporting of income required, Secs. 40-18-36, 40-18-38, 40-18-38.1 added; Secs. 40-18-1, 40-18-30, 40-18-31, 40-18-39 am'd. | Linda Coleman-Madison | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB11 | Class 2 municipalities (Mobile), redevelopment authorities, establishment for financing redevelopment projects under certain conditions, issuance of bonds, tax exempt status, Secs. 11-54C-1 to 11-54C-25, inclusive, added | Vivian Davis Figures | 09/16/2015 | |
| SB10 | State ad valorem tax, additional one mill, proceeds distributed to State General Fund, const. amend. | Vivian Davis Figures | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB9 | Calhoun Co., bingo games, adjusted gross proceeds define, Secs. 45-8-150.07, 45-8-150.08 am'd. | Del Marsh | 09/11/2015 | |
| SB8 | General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments | Bill Holtzclaw | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB6 | Education Trust Fund, Rolling Reserve, to provide further for appropriation cap; ETF Budget Stabilization Fund authorizes further uses of revenues, including payments to the PACT Fund; to prohibit appropriations from holding or clearing accounts; Secs. 29-9-3, 29-9-4, 29-9-5, 29-9-6 am'd. | Trip Pittman | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB7 | Alabama Lottery estab., Alabama General Fund Lottery, participation in multi-state lottery games only, constitutional amendment | Paul Sanford | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB5 | Education Trust Fund Budget Stablization Fund, transfer of funds to State General Fund for fiscal year 2016; repayment with BP Settlement Funds, Sec. 29-9-4 am'd. | Steve Livingston | 09/08/2015 | |
| SB4 | Taxation, distribution of use tax funds, Sec. 40-23-85 am'd. | Trip Pittman | 09/09/2015 | |
| SB3 | Jackson Co., TVA in lieu of taxes, distribution, use of funds distributed to co. commission for disaster relief authorized, Economic Development Fund created, Sec. 45-36-162 am'd. | Steve Livingston | 09/10/2015 | |
| SB2 | General Fund, transfer of certain excess funds from Education Trust Fund Budget Stablization Fund prior to November 2015, Secs. 29-9-4, 40-23-85 am'd. | Paul Bussman | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB47 | Auburn University, appropriation for bird flu, Governor to release if emergency | Randall Shedd | 09/11/2015 | |
| SB1 | Appropriation process, shared revenue fund established, distribution of certain revenue above amount of revenue in the General Fund and Education Trust Fund prior to act | Paul Sanford | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB46 | Superintendent of Education, Tallapoosa Co., appointment of by board of education, Sec. 45-21-100 repealed | Mark Tuggle | 09/16/2015 | |
| HB45 | State parks, administrative procedure to be followed before closure of parks, offices or agencies provided | Paul W. Lee | 09/11/2015 | |
| HB44 | Gulf Coast Sand Restoration Trust Fund, created, administration by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, distribution of interest earned | David Sessions | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB43 | Lawrence Co., sales and use tax, co. comm. auth. to levy outside corp. limits of muns., collection, distrib. for co. general fund, referendum | Ken Johnson | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB42 | Insurance premium tax, credits against, repealed, Sec. 27-4A-3 am'd. | Terri Collins | 09/11/2015 | |
| HB41 | Marriage, contract for, recording by judge of probate, transmission to Vital Statistics office, content of contract, Secs. 30-1-9, 30-1-10, 30-1-11, 30-1-14 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, 30-1-13, 30-1-16 am'd. | Jim Hill | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB40 | Taxation, income tax, sale or exchange of property, captial loss limitation same as allowed under federal tax law, Sec. 40-18-8 am'd. | Jim Patterson | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB39 | Tuscaloosa Co., gasoline tax, Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission, effective date for creation, Act 2015-202, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd. | Chris England | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB38 | Appropriation process, shared revenue fund established, distribution of certain revenue above amount of revenue in the General Fund and Education Trust Fund prior to act | Will Ainsworth | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB37 | Motor vehicles, autocycles defined, vehicle with three wheels, driver required to have regular driver's license, otherwise treated as motorcycle | Micky Hammon | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB35 | Coffee Co.,county officers, including county commissioners, sheriff, coroner, revenue commissioner, and judge of probate, compensation, Secs. 45-16-60, 45-16-84 repealed; Secs. 45-16-62, 45-16-84.01, 45-16-84.02, 45-16-230 am'd. | Barry Moore | 09/15/2015 | Signed |
| HB36 | Joint Legislative Committee on Government Oversight and Accountability, created, membership, powers and duties, Sec. 41-19-10 am'd. | Mac McCutcheon | 09/09/2015 | |
| HB34 | 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. | Craig Ford | 09/09/2015 | |
| HB33 | Education, Reverend Chette Wlliams Act, created, authorize employment of chaplains at 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities | Craig Ford | 09/09/2015 | |
| HB32 | Alabama Lottery estab., Alabama General Fund Lottery, participation in multi-state lottery games only, constitutional amendment | Paul Beckman | 09/09/2015 | |
| HB30 | Use tax, revenue redistributed to State General Fund, Sec. 40-23-85 am'd. | Bill Poole | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB31 | Monuments, Alabama Heritage Protection Act, prohibit removal, alteration, or other disturbance of any statue or monument located on public property, exempt Transportation Department | Paul Beckman | 09/09/2015 | |
| HB29 | Education Trust Fund, Rolling Reserve, appropriation cap further provided for; additional use of revenue in the ETF Budget Stabilization Fund authorized, including payments to the PACT Fund; prohibited appropriations from holding or clearing accounts; Secs. 29-9-3, 29-9-4, 29-9-5, 29-9-6 am'd. | Bill Poole | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB28 | Taxation, levy of index gasoline tax and index diesel tax, authorized, Secs. 40-17-370 to 40-17-373, inclusive, added; Sec. 40-17-325 am'd. | Mac McCutcheon | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB27 | Minimum wages, political subdivisions of state prohibited from establishing above amount set by federal law | David Faulkner | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB26 | City councils, salary or expense allowance increase for members, introduction of resolution 30 days prior to final action, required, Secs. 11-40-14, 11-43-7.2 am'd. | David Faulkner | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB24 | Soft drinks, canned or bottled, bulk syrup or powders used to produce, add'l. excise tax auth. on wholesale sale, collection and distribution by Revenue Dept. | Randall Shedd | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB25 | Appropriations, transfer of funds from certain state agencies to the General Fund to offset costs, State Parks Division excluded, Sec. 29-11-1 am'd. | Randall Shedd | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB23 | Agriculture and Industries Dept., appropriation for bird flu, Governor to release if emergency | Randall Shedd | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB22 | Priority Budgeting and Responsibility Fund created, deposit of certain funds, priority distrib. to certain state agencies and programs | Randall Shedd | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB21 | Taxation, business privilege, maximum due increased, financial institution excise tax return due date revised, Secs. 10A-2-16.22, 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd. | Mike Hill | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB20 | Sales tax, exemption for certain motor vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and semi-trailers exported or removed from this state, eliminated under certain conditions, Sec. 40-23-2 am'd. | Ken Johnson | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB19 | Lobbying, state agencies may not contract for lobbying service | Danny Garrett | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB18 | Public officials, state, lobbying by former officials, legislative body or branch of state or local government, widely attended event, legal defense funds, Sec. 36-25-6.1 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-13, 36-25-23 am'd. | Jack Williams | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB17 | Sexually oriented material, defined, excise tax levied, collection by Revenue Department, deposit in General Fund | Jack Williams | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB16 | Lanett, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions | Isaac Whorton | 09/15/2015 | Signed |
| HB15 | Motor vehicles, add'l rental tax, Sec. 40-12-222 am'd. | Chris Sells | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB14 | Motor vehicles, titles, fee increased for issuing and processing, Sec. 32-8-6 am'd. | Reed Ingram | 09/10/2015 | |
| HB13 | Taxation, business privilege, maximum due increased, financial institution excise tax return due date revised, Secs. 10A-2-16.22, 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd. | Lynn Greer | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB12 | Nursing homes, beds, privilege tax assessment, supplement for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, contigent on minimum general fund appropriations to Medicaid, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd. | Steve Clouse | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB10 | Motor vehicle, remote sales, sales and use tax, distribution to General Fund, Secs. 40-23-61, 40-23-85, 40-23-174 am'd. | Paul Beckman | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB11 | Alcoholic beverages, add'l type of community development district, established, marina included, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd. | Mark Tuggle | 09/15/2015 | |
| HB8 | Prescription drugs, privilege tax, supplemental tax, distrib., approval of increase by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Elaine Beech | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB9 | Taxation, income tax, deduction for FICA and self-employment taxes limited, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd. | Paul Beckman | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB7 | Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, distribution of funds from BP settlement, road and bridge projects in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, insurance reform | Margie Wilcox | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB6 | General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments | Steve Clouse | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB5 | Property, real property owned by state managed by Department of Finance, exemption for certain prefabricated storm shelters, Act 2015-435, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd. | Jimmy Martin | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB4 | Jasper, civil service board, compensation, further provided for, Act 113, 1965 First Special Session, am'd. | Connie C. Rowe | 09/15/2015 | Signed |
| HB3 | Cigarettes, tax increased, discount on tobacco tax stamps lowered, Indian tribal refunds, further provided for, tax on vapor products, distrib. for Medicaid, Sec. 40-25-2.2 added; Secs. 40-23-1, 40-23-35, 40-25-2, 40-25-5 am'd. | Connie C. Rowe | 09/16/2015 | Signed |
| HB2 | Jackson Co., TVA in lieu of taxes, distribution, use of funds distributed to co. commission for disaster relief authorized, Economic Development Fund created, Sec. 45-36-162 am'd. | Tommy Hanes | 09/08/2015 | |
| HB1 | General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments | Steve Clouse | 09/16/2015 | Signed |