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2017 Alabama Senate Bills

A list of all 2017 Alabama Senate Bills. Click any bill to read the full text and get the current status.

List of bills with sponsors and status
Bill Title Sponsor Last Action Signed
SB421 Walker Co., sheriff authorized to sell certain abandoned, unclaimed, or stolen property and firearms, notice, record keeping requirement, distribution of funds for law enforcement purposes Greg J. Reed 05/19/2017 Signed
SB422 Marengo Co., co. commission, terms of office, altered commencing next term of office Bobby D. Singleton 05/16/2017
SB420 Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, Shoals Economic Development Fund, authorized to be used for workforce training and economic development programs at Univ. of North Alabama, Sec. 45-17-91.23 am'd Tim Melson 05/19/2017 Signed
SB419 Camden, corp. limits alt. Hank Sanders 05/17/2017
SB418 Sales and use tax, fruit or agricultural products, exemption to include sale of products by a person or corporation that planted, cultivated, or harvested the product, Sec. 40-23-6 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB417 Supernumerary district attorneys, qualifications further provided for, death of, distribution of funds allocated for his or her salary provided for, Office of Prosecution Services, Secs. 12-17-213.1, 12-17-213.2, 12-17-217 added Tom Whatley 05/04/2017
SB416 Pharmaceutical Services Providers, may petition Dept. of Revenue for direct refund of overpayment of supplemental privilege tax, Sec. 40-26B-9 am'd. Paul Bussman 05/16/2017
SB415 Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented Harri Anne Smith 05/17/2017
SB413 State employees, one-time lump-sum bonus, provided for, fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2017. William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/04/2017
SB414 Macon County, elected county officials, expense allowance for certain officials William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/19/2017 Signed
SB412 Clayton, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/19/2017 Signed
SB411 Custodial sexual misconduct, crimes further defined, community corrections program, alcohol or drug abuse court referral and treatment program included, Secs. 14-11-30, 14-11-31 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 05/17/2017
SB410 Eufaula, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/17/2017 Signed
SB409 Geneva Co., judge of probate, election or appointment, person not over the age of 75 authorized, const. amend. Harri Anne Smith 05/18/2017
SB408 State Employees' Insurance Board, Legislature, and Lt. Governor, 36-month limitation deleted, coverage upon expiration of office, extended if served certain period of time and person pays premiums, provisions prohibiting coverage of preexisting conditions deleted, Sec. 36-29-15 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB406 Autism, health benefit plans, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/27/2017
SB407 Court costs, docket fee, waiver for substantial hardship, verified statement required, time period to pay up denial of hardship petition, Sec. 12-19-70 am'd. Cam Ward 05/17/2017
SB405 Tax credits, exemptions, deductions, enacted in 2019 Reg. Sess., or thereafter, expiration within five years from effective date, const. amend. Bill Hightower 05/17/2017
SB404 Checks, deferred presentment, regulation by Banking Dept., renewals, repayment plans further authorized, licensees to notify customer of installment loans, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB403 Senate, districts redrawn, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added Gerald O. Dial 05/19/2017 Signed
SB402 Local Government Insurance Program, Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound authorized to participate, Sec. 11-91A-2 am'd. Clay Scofield 05/11/2017
SB401 Municipalities, gas or diesel tax or business license tax on gas or diesel fuels, use restricted to construction and maintenance Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB400 Workers' compensation, law enforcement officer, firefighter, killed in line of duty, surviving spouse to keep benefits after remarriage, Secs. 25-5-60, 25-5-66, 25-5-68, 25-5-69 am'd. Cam Ward 04/27/2017
SB399 Division of Conservation and Natural Resources, created, Ag. and Industries Dept., Secs. 2-2-8, 9-2-14, 9-2-15 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/27/2017
SB397 Probate judge, appointment of special judge by Chief Justice upon suspension, removal, or disqualification of sitting judge, Sec. 12-13-37 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB398 Elections, independent candidates, number of signatures on petition to qualify for ballot access lowered for special elections, Sec. 17-9-3 am'd. Bill Hightower 05/17/2017
SB396 Alcoholic beverages, governing bodies of wet counties and wet municipalities authorized to regulate and permit Sunday sales and draft beer, Secs. 28-3A-23, 28-3A-25 am'd. Tom Whatley 04/27/2017
SB395 Lodging, taxation, exemption for rooms not intended for overnight sleeping, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/09/2017
SB394 Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, traffic fatalities, traffic homicide investigator certification Clay Scofield 04/25/2017
SB393 Springville, corp. limits, alt. Jim McClendon 05/17/2017 Signed
SB392 St. Clair Co., alcoholic beverages, beer tax, distribution of proceeds of the uniform beer tax, Sec. 28-3-190 am'd. Jim McClendon 04/20/2017
SB389 Jurors, persons 70 years of age or older authorized to request exemption from jury service, removal from master list of potential jurors, reinstatement Tim Melson 04/20/2017
SB391 Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd. Jim McClendon 05/17/2017
SB390 Substance abuse, involuntary commitment of individuals for assessment, treatment, and stabilization, protective custody by law enforcement under certain conditions Greg J. Reed 04/20/2017
SB388 Education, local boards of education, annual financial audits may be performed by Examiners of Public Accounts or by certified public accounting firm, Sec. 16-13A-7 am'd. Tim Melson 05/17/2017
SB387 Prisoners, sheriff, items required to be provided, medical services, costs paid for by sheriff, rates and fees prohibited from exceeding those set by federal Medicare program unless contractually agreed upon, Sec. 14-6-19 am'd. Greg J. Reed 05/09/2017
SB386 Gasoline and motor fuel tax, county commission authorized to levy up to five cents, referendum, distributed on transportation projects Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB384 Lawrence Co., Revenue Commissioner's office, funds returned to entity authorized to collect prior to Aug. 30, 2016, Act 2016-448, 2016 First Sp. Sess., repealed Paul Bussman 04/20/2017
SB385 Transportation Infrastructure Bank, funding to capitalize and pledge toward bonds, add road and bridge funds authorized to be pledged, operation of bank further provided for, Secs. 23-7-2, 23-7-29, 23-7-30, 23-7-31 added; Secs. 23-7-6, 23-7-7, 23-7-9, 23-7-15, 23-7-17, 23-7-18, 23-7-19, 23-7-20, 23-7-21am'd. Arthur Orr 05/16/2017
SB383 Russellville, Franklin Co., civil service board, members, salary to be set by city council, Sec. 45-30A-50.03 am'd. Larry Stutts 05/03/2017
SB382 Fultondale,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 Shay Shelnutt 04/20/2017
SB381 Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd. Shay Shelnutt 04/20/2017
SB379 Motor vehicles, autonomous vehicles, operation of authorized, testing required, certain amount of insurance required Bill Holtzclaw 04/20/2017
SB380 Public property, national motto, In God We Trust, authorized to display Gerald O. Dial 04/20/2017
SB378 Municipality, telecommunication services, right-of-way, compensation required to be cost based, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 04/20/2017
SB377 New Markets Development Act, Secs. 41-9-216 to 41-9-219.7, inclusive, repealed Del Marsh 04/20/2017
SB376 Abortion, minors, parental consent, judicial waiver from, applicability to non resident, Sec. 26-21-4 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 05/16/2017
SB375 Capital cases, judge not to override jury verdict of life without parole, Act 2017-131 made retroactive, Act 2017-131, 2017 Reg. Sess., am'd. Hank Sanders 04/20/2017
SB374 Lowndes Co., county board of education, members, compensation Hank Sanders 05/17/2017 Signed
SB373 Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, incentives continued, cap on outstanding incentives, eliminated, Secs. 40-18-370, 40-18-382, 40-18-383 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB372 Unmanned aircraft systems or drones, prohibited from flying over certain facilities, sale, operation, manufacturing of drones equipped with a weapon are prohibited, criminal penalties, use by governmental agencies authorized under certain conditions, rulemaking authority, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, Secs. 13A-6-24, 13A-6-90.1, 13A-7-22, 13A-10-2, 13A-10-38, 13A-11-32, 23-1-388 am'd. Arthur Orr 04/13/2017
SB371 Lieutenant Governor, duties and powers over Senate, removed, salary established, joint election with Governor established, const. amend. Gerald O. Dial 05/16/2017
SB370 Telemarketing, exemption for newspapers and magazines, further provided for, Sec. 8-19A-4 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 05/17/2017
SB369 Taxation, Hand in Paw, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes J.T. Waggoner 04/11/2017
SB368 Tallapoosa Co., Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue District, fire protection service fees, levy, expenditure for fire protection and local volunteer fire dept., referendum Tom Whatley 05/04/2017 Signed
SB367 Fraudulent claims, treble damages for persons filing false claims, civil penalties, Attorney General required to investigate and initiate civil actions, retaliatory action by employers prohibited, limitation of actions, Medicaid False Claims Act Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB366 Impeachment, Legislature auth. to issue subpoenas to compel testimony and production of documents, enforcement, penalties for non-compliance Phillip W. Williams 05/09/2017
SB365 Montgomery, Red Light Safety Act, repealed, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess., repealed; Acts 2011-298 and 2011-337, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Act 2016-117, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd. Dick Brewbaker 04/27/2017
SB364 Escambia Co., extradition, tribal fugitive, 21st Jud. Cir. district attorney authorized to extradite to Poarch Band of Creek Indians under certain conditions, procedures, extradition proceedings, confinement in county jail authorized Greg Albritton 05/19/2017 Signed
SB363 Drug tests; falsification of; crime established; sale of synthestic urine. Crime established with exception Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB361 Alabama Partnership Act, repealed and replaced, procedures for formation and dissolution, conforming changes, Secs. 10A-1-5.10, 10A-1-9.01 added; Secs. 10A-1-5.07, 10A-1-7.33, 10A-8-1.01 to 10A-8-11.04, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 10A-1-1.02, 10A-1-1.03, 10A-1-1.06, 10A-1-1.08, 10A-1-1.12, 10A-1-2.02, 10A-1-3.06, 10A-1-3.17, 10A-1-3.32, 10A-1-3.33, 10A-1-3.41, 10A-1-4.01, 10A-1-4.02, 10A-1-4.25, 10A-1-4.31, 10A-1-5.01, 10A-1-5.02, 10A-1-5.03, 10A-1-5.04, 10A-1-5.05, 10A-1-5.06, 10A-1-5.08, 10A-1-5.11, 10A-1-5.12, 10A-1-5.31, 10A-1-5.32, 10A-1-5.33, 10A-1-7.01, 10A-1-7.02, 10A-1-7.03, 10A-1-7.04, 10A-1-7.05, 10A-1-7.06, 10A-1-7.07, 10A-1-7.11, 10A-1-7.12, 10A-1-7.13, 10A-1-7.14, 10A-1-7.22, 10A-1-7.23, 10A-1-7.24, 10A-1-7.31, 10A-1-7.32, 10A-1-7.34, 10A-1-7.36, 10A-1-7.37, 10A-1-8.01, 10A-1-8.02, 10A-1-8.03, 0A-1-9.21, 10A-1-9.22, 10A-5A-1.02, 10A-5A-1.06, 10A-9A-1.07, 10A-17-1.02 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/03/2017
SB362 Supplemental appropriation, from State General Fund to Alabama Forestry Commission for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. Steve Livingston 04/06/2017
SB360 Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created. Rodger Smitherman 05/11/2017
SB359 Jefferson Co., Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, boundaries of authority to operate civic center, altered, Sec. 45-37-90.05 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 05/04/2017 Signed
SB358 Jefferson Co., General Retirement System for Employees, members, retirement system employees eligible, part-time employees, optional membership, Secs. 45-37-123.01, 45-37-123.50 am'd. Shay Shelnutt 05/04/2017 Signed
SB357 Medicaid, dental services, administration by Medicaid agency to continue, Sec. 22-6-161 am'd. Rusty Glover 04/06/2017
SB356 Co. commissions, bank depository, requirement to select in December of each year deleted, Sec. 11-4-41 am'd. Clay Scofield 05/03/2017
SB354 Schools, public K-12 teachers and employees, charged with certain sexual crimes against students, paid administrative leave and discipline of school employees charged removed, Sec. 13A-6-83 repealed Trip Pittman 05/18/2017
SB355 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 04/04/2017
SB353 Medicaid, funding through General Fund, additional 5 mill statewide levy in ad valorem tax distributed for Medicaid purposes, const. amend. Vivian Davis Figures 04/04/2017
SB352 Class 5 municipalities, entertainment districts, authorized to serve alcoholic beverages in designated areas, including areas not adjacent to licensed premises, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd. Del Marsh 05/09/2017
SB351 Hale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized Bobby D. Singleton 05/04/2017 Signed
SB350 Epes, corp. limits alt. Bobby D. Singleton 04/25/2017 Signed
SB348 Grandparent visitation, action in circuit court, assignment to domestic relation division or judge, Sec. 30-3-4.2 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 05/17/2017
SB349 Prosthetists and Orthotists Board, licensure, exemptions further provided for, Sec. 34-25A-5 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/27/2017
SB347 Russell Co., sheriff, annual salary Tom Whatley 05/17/2017 Signed
SB346 Municipalities, Class 1 and Class 2, operating under a countywide civil service system, optional program for hiring and pay of public safety employees J.T. Waggoner 05/17/2017
SB345 Agriculture authority, counties authorized to establish, duties and powers, board of directors, loans authorized Tim Melson 05/09/2017 Signed
SB344 Municipal courts, municipal judges, to require defendants to be released as an unsecured appearance bond or on personal recognizance, with exceptions, Sec. 12-14-5 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB343 Board of Athletic Trainers, to change references from apprentice athletic trainers to athletic trainer students, to require persons to be qualified health care professionals to be licensed as athletic trainers. Sections 34-40-2, 34-40-3, 34-40-5, 34-40-9, 34-40-15 Code of Alabama 1975, amd Gerald O. Dial 04/04/2017
SB341 Death Certificates, require funeral directors or other persons authorized by law to file death certificates, to report the death of any citizen over the age of 18 years to the board of registrars of the county in which he or she resides, Secs. 17-4-4, 22-9A-14 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB342 Cultural property, museums and other institutions authorized to claim certain abandoned property under certain conditions, procedures, notice, exceptions Vivian Davis Figures 05/18/2017
SB340 Tuition assistance for National Guard members, available to members enrolled public, accredited private, or parnership formed between and among public and accredited private institutions of higher education. Sections 31-10-3, 31-10-21, 31-10-25 amended Dick Brewbaker 04/04/2017
SB339 University of North Alabama, Board of Trustees revised to replace State Superintendent of Ed with at-large member, congressional districts amended to reflect current districts. Larry Stutts 05/03/2017
SB338 Emergency telephone service, 911 Fund, distribution to districts on per capita basis, Sec. 11-98-5.2 am'd. Cam Ward 04/04/2017
SB337 St. Clair Co., Davis Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., organization as a fire district, levy of fee on each residence Jim McClendon 05/04/2017 Signed
SB335 Physician Initiative, phase in provision of 100 scholarships per year, scholarships for students who commit to practice family medicine in underserved areas of state, AL. Medical Education Consortium to administer, Dept. of Public Health to fund Larry Stutts 05/11/2017
SB336 Community development districts, alcoholic beverages, off-premises sales authorized under certain conditions, Sec. 35-8B-3 am'd. Steve Livingston 05/09/2017
SB334 Senate, districts redrawn Rodger Smitherman 03/16/2017
SB333 Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd. Clyde Chambliss 03/16/2017
SB332 Corrections Dept., Dept. of Finance, purchasing division, to provide exemptions from purchasing requirements, Sec. 14-7-8 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/18/2017
SB331 Terrorist threats, crime further defined, specify that schools and churches are protected, Sec. 13A-10-15 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 04/20/2017
SB329 Wine, direct shipment to consumer, authorized under certain conditions, wine direct shipper license required by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, penalties Bill Holtzclaw 05/17/2017
SB330 Pistol permits, sheriff authorized to issue to resident of another county, Sec.13A-11-75 am'd. Shay Shelnutt 05/11/2017
SB328 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, office of, update provisions relating to, Secs. 22-5A-1 to 22-5A-7, inclusive, am'd. Rusty Glover 05/17/2017
SB327 Motor vehicles, sales and loan transactions, guaranteed asset protection waivers authorized, coverage of loan balance if vehicle a total loss or stolen, Superintendent of Banks authorized to assess penalties, Secs. 8-37-1 to 8-37-9, inclusive, added Clyde Chambliss 05/17/2017
SB326 Homeowners' Associations, formation as a nonprofit corporation, required, certain documents to be filed with Secretary of State, Secretary of State to implement a database of such filings, Secs. 35-20-1 to 35-20-14, inclusive, repealed Cam Ward 03/15/2017
SB325 Medicaid, liens and claims against recipient and recipient's estate authorized Arthur Orr 05/19/2017
SB324 Juvenile court, cost-sharing between counties and municipalities for certain children under the jurisdiction of, Sec. 12-15-108 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 05/11/2017
SB322 Community development districts, add'l type of district authorized, on lake originating from river in federal wilderness area, alcoholic beverages, add'l types of districts authorized in wet county for Sunday sales, resort property meeting certain criteria, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 05/19/2017 Signed
SB323 Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, markup set, increases limited based on act of Legislature Bill Holtzclaw 03/15/2017
SB321 Teachers' Retirement System and Employees' Retirement System, lump sum retirement option authorized, Alabama Pension Authority created, bond authority, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd. Bill Hightower 05/17/2017
SB320 Toll roads and bridges, electronic assessment and collection of tolls, assessment to account holder or by photo-monitoring, administrative fees for nonpayment, judgements, suspension of driver's licenses and registration, Secs 23-2-165 to 23-2-175, inclusive, added; Sec. 23-2-163 repealed Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB319 Home Builders Licensure Board, residential home builders, proof of current licensure and liability insurance provided to homeowner before beginning construction Tim Melson 04/27/2017
SB318 Indigents, increase the rate of fees an attorney can charge for representation of, Secs. 15-12-21, 15-12-22 am'd. Tom Whatley 03/15/2017
SB316 Counties and municipalities, collection of local taxes by Revenue Dept., interest rate by general law, delivery licenses, exemption of small deliveries, provision for increases deleted, issuance fee, Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-194, 11-51-208, 40-23-241 am'd. Paul Sanford 05/19/2017 Signed
SB317 Class 5 municipalities, tax sale properties acquired from State Land Commissioner, expedited procedure to quiet title in lieu of procedures in Title 40, Chapter 10, Code of Alabama 1975 Del Marsh 05/03/2017
SB315 National Guard members and veterans, qualifications and rates for tuition reimbursement revised, Secs. 31-6-4, 31-6-5, 31-6-6, 31-6-9, 31-6-11, 31-6-15, 31-10-2, 31-10-3, 31-10-4, 31-10-21, 31-10-22 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/18/2017 Signed
SB314 Education, High Performance Principals Program, salary supplement incentives for public K-12 principals based on student achievement, State Board of Education to implement Dick Brewbaker 04/27/2017
SB313 Russell Co., sheriff, Sheriff Service of Process Fund, created, service of process, further provided for, sheriff may contract for service, fees, disposition of funds Tom Whatley 05/17/2017 Signed
SB310 Lyman Ward Military Academy, appropriation Tom Whatley 05/04/2017 Signed
SB311 Tuskegee University, appropriation William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/04/2017 Signed
SB312 Lee Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney and circuit clerk Tom Whatley 03/14/2017
SB309 Talladega College, appropriation Hank Sanders 05/04/2017 Signed
SB308 Education Trust Fund, approp. for fiscal year 2017, supp. approp. for Veterans' Affairs Dept., Historical Comm. approp., use of portion for grant to Bicentennial Commission, approp. to Archives and History Dept., Historical Commission, Public Television Commission, and Council on Arts, reapprop. for bicentennial purposes, Act 2016-199, 2016 Reg Sess., am'd. Arthur Orr 05/19/2017 Signed
SB307 Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System Arthur Orr 05/19/2017
SB306 Conservation, licenses, hunting and fishing, age exemption, increased to 75 years, currently exempted residents allowed to maintain exemption, certain persons born on or before date granted exemption, discounted fee granted to other born after certain date, conservation authorized to issue military veterans appreciation saltwater fishing licenses under certain condtions, Secs. 9-11-44, 9-11-45, 9-11-53, 9-11-53.1, 9-11-53.5, 9-11-56.3, 9-11-71 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB305 Montgomery Co., civil service of process fee, collection by sheriff clarified, Act 2015-264, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd. Dick Brewbaker 05/18/2017 Signed
SB304 Montgomery Co., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney Dick Brewbaker 03/14/2017
SB303 Hytop, corp. limits alt. Steve Livingston 04/13/2017 Signed
SB302 Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Sec. 11-101A-8.1 added; Secs. 11-101A-1, 11-101A-2, 11-101A-4, 11-101A-8, 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 14-2-34, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-204, 29-2-20, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd. Cam Ward 05/16/2017
SB301 Sex offenders, notification, registration, requirements to establish residence, crimes of sexting, sexual extortion, assault with bodily fluids, directing a child to engage in sex act, and distribution of a private image created, Secs. 13A-6-122, 15-20A-4, 15-20A-5, 15-20A-7, 15-20A-8, 15-20A-10 to 15-20A-16, inclusive, 15-20A-18, 15-20A-21, 15-20A-23 to 15-20A-28, inclusive, 15-20A-31, 15-20A-32, 15-20A-34, 15-20A-37, 15-20A-42, 15-20A-43 am'd. Vivian Davis Figures 05/19/2017 Signed
SB300 Schools, Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, appointing authorities for memberships on commission revised, State Dept. of Ed. to annually publish list of registered authorizers, statewide deadlines on timeline provided further, authorizers permitted to encourage proposals with specific approach or theme, execution time for charter contract extended from 60 to 120 days, operational funding provisions revised, Secs. 16-6F-6, 16-6F-7, 16-6F-10 am'd. Del Marsh 03/14/2017
SB299 Civil forfeiture, reporting requirements, provide publication requirements, civil penalties Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB298 Motor vehicles, veterans, distinctive license plates for recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd. Steve Livingston 03/09/2017
SB297 Child Labor Certificates, annual fee changed to twenty-five dollars, Sec. 25-8-45 am'd. Steve Livingston 04/27/2017
SB295 Taxation, certain public water, sewer, gas electric, and fire protection authorities, boards, and systems eligible as government entities for state and local sales and use tax exemptions, Sec. 40-9-14.1 am'd. Greg J. Reed 05/03/2017
SB296 Suicide, training of public school educators to provide mental health first aid to students William “Bill” M. Beasley 05/02/2017
SB294 Municipal courts, pretrial diversion program, voluntary transfer authorized Cam Ward 04/11/2017
SB293 Taxation, adjusted gross income range expanded for maximum standard deductions, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd. Del Marsh 05/02/2017
SB292 Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate Steve Livingston 04/06/2017 Signed
SB291 Beneficiaries, permit Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register to change beneficiary, seek refund under certain circumstances, Secs. 12-17-142, 12-17-143 am'd. Bobby D. Singleton 05/17/2017
SB289 Mobile Co., district attorneys office, employees, appointment, comp., funding, Act 82-675, 1982 First Sp. Sess., and Act 88-423, 1988 Reg. Sess., repealed Rusty Glover 04/25/2017 Signed
SB290 Schools, Alabama Accountability Act, nonfailing school may rescind transfer of student who is a discipline problem, Secs.16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd. Rusty Glover 05/17/2017
SB288 Education, time increased for public K-12 teachers to give notice of terminating employment from 5 to 30 days, requirement for postsecondary education employees deleted, Sec. 16-24C-11 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/18/2017
SB287 Alabama Ahead Act, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, School of Math and Science, and Fine Arts authorize to participate, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund to the Department of Education and Alabama Community College System, Sec. 16-16B-1 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB286 Autauga, Chilton, and Elmore Co's., alcoholic beverages sold in state ABC stores, sales and use tax, add, distrib. for district attorney Dick Brewbaker 03/09/2017
SB285 Lodging tax, exclusion of area not used as lodging, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd. Paul Sanford 03/09/2017
SB283 Property, Uniform Condo Act, rights to developers and owners, specified, procedures for creation and management, Secs. 35-8A-102, 35-8A-103, 35-8A-105, 35-8A-106, 35-8A-107, 35-8A-201, 35-8A-205, 35-8A-208, 35-8A-209, 35-8A-210, 35-8A-211, 35-8A-214, 35-8A-215, 35-8A-218, 35-8A-220, 35-8A-302, 35-8A-303, 35-8A-304, 35-8A-305, 35-8A-307, 35-8A-310, 35-8A-311, 35-8A-312, 35-8A-313, 35-8A-314, 35-8A-315, 35-8A-316, 35-8A-317, 35-8A-318, 35-8A-401, 35-8A-402, 35-8A-403, 35-8A-404, 35-8A-406, 35-8A-407, 35-8A-408, 35-8A-409, 35-8A-411, 35-8A-412, 35-8A-413, 35-8A-415, 35-8A-417 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 04/20/2017
SB284 Banking, loans and consumer credit transactions, small loans, acquisition charge prohibited on refinances within first six months, deferred presentment transaction, term set at 30 days, total transactions limited, collection activity limited, repayment plan for certain transactions set at three months, interest on loan over $2,000 limited, Secs. 5-18-15, 5-18A-3, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 8-8-5 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB282 Midwives, State Board of Midwifery, established, licensure and regulation, penalties, Secs. 34-19-11 to 34-19-19, inclusive, added; Secs. 22-9A-7, 34-43-3 am'd; Secs. 34-19-2 to 34-19-10, inclusive, repealed Jim McClendon 03/07/2017
SB281 Municipal courts, mayors and municipal court judges, mayor authorized to remit court costs imposed by municipal court judge, municipal court judges authorized to remit certain costs upon a showing of indigency, mayor's authority to commute sentences removed, municipal court judges authorized to issue arrest warrants and hold certain persons in contempt of court, Secs. 12-14-15, 12-14-31, 12-14-32 am'd. Cam Ward 04/27/2017
SB280 Municipalities, motor vehicles, parking enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals J.T. Waggoner 05/03/2017
SB279 Banking, savings promotion contests authorized, not gambling or lottery pursuant to Section 65 of Constitution Shay Shelnutt 05/17/2017
SB278 Schools, influenza vaccine, local boards of education to provide information, Education Dept. to make information available, Sec. 16-1-49 added Dick Brewbaker 04/20/2017
SB276 Russell Co., sheriffs, additional qualifications, continuing education Tom Whatley 05/19/2017 Signed
SB277 Voter identification, exemption for religious objection, created, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd. Greg Albritton 03/07/2017
SB275 Insurance adjusters, independent, coursework and education for licensure and continuing education waived if otherwised certified, Secs. 27-9A-9, 27-9A-13 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 05/17/2017
SB274 Elderly, elder abuse protection orders, authorized, elder abuse defined, Sec. 15-10-3 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 05/09/2017 Signed
SB273 Courts, therapy dogs authorized in courtroom under certain conditions, judge authorized to use discretionary funds for Jimmy Holley 05/19/2017 Signed
SB272 Sonogram, specific information regarding unborn child, required notice, penalty for violation, Ultrasound Access Act Gerald H. Allen 03/07/2017
SB270 Fantasy contests, regulation of, consumer protection measures by operators required, audits, civil penalties, Fantasy Contests Act, established Paul Sanford 03/02/2017
SB271 Transportation Network Companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed Bobby D. Singleton 05/17/2017
SB269 Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment Gerald O. Dial 03/02/2017
SB268 Home Builders Licensure Board, authorized to collect hearing costs, increase fines for violations, and revoke certain licenses, Secs. 34-14A-1 to 34-14A-8, inclusive, 34-14A-14, 34-14A-15 am'd. Steve Livingston 05/04/2017
SB267 County Superintendent of Education, required to be appointed unless provided otherwise by constitution Dick Brewbaker 05/17/2017
SB266 Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure Linda Coleman-Madison 04/25/2017
SB265 Pardons and Paroles Board, membership increased, pay scale adjusted, Sec. 15-22-20 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 03/02/2017
SB264 Revenue Dept., sale of state land, employment of auction company, Sec. 40-10-134 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/03/2017
SB263 Dogs, service dogs, harassment or injuring prohibited, penalties, definition to include therapy dogs, Act 2016-132, 2016 Reg. Sess., am'd, Sec. 13A-11-231 am'd. Jimmy Holley 05/19/2017 Signed
SB262 Historic buildings, income tax credit authorized for rehabilitation of J.T. Waggoner 05/17/2017
SB261 Consumer lawsuit lenders, licensing, certain provisions of Mini Code apply to loans and extension of credit, Alabama Consumer Lawsuit Lending Act Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB260 Alcoholic beverages, retail sale by state phased out, privilege granted to Class A and Class B licensees, inventory bailment system, tax, displaced employees benefits, leases, market zones established, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-2-22, 28-3-40, 28-3-43, 28-3-53.1, 28-3-53.2, 28-3-202, 28-3-205, 28-3-207, 28-3-241, 28-3A-11, 28-3A-12, 28-3A-19, 28-3A-21, 28-3A-22, 28-7-16 am'd.; Secs. 28-3-74, 28-3-280 to 28-3-286, inclusive, repealed on October 1, 2012 Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB259 Solidwaste, new municipal solidwaste facilities, approval process by local governing body revised, Sec. 22-27-48.1 added; Sec. 22-27-48 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB258 Teachers, application fee for teaching certificate, limited to initial application, Sec. 16-23-4 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 02/28/2017
SB255 Water, use from Ala., Tennessee, and Tombigbee Rivers by non-riparian landowners under certain conditions for agricultural purposes, duties and reporting by Water Resources Commission, Sec. 9-10B-22.1 added Arthur Orr 02/28/2017
SB256 Court costs, district and circuit, forward to State Comptroller, Sec. 12-19-22 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB257 Irrigation projects, income tax credit, add'l credit authorized with cap, expiration, Sec. 40-18-342 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/19/2017 Signed
SB254 Code of Alabama 1975, Acts of 2015 First Special Session, 2015 Second Special Session, 2016 Regular Session, supplements and certain replacement volumes, codified with certain corrections, local laws of certain counties codified, duties of Secretary of State Paul Sanford 04/27/2017
SB253 Alabama Renewal Act, new qualified broadband telecommunication network facilities, provided for, nonrefundable, transferable income tax credit, provided for, certain exemptions provided for, certain earned, unused credits, authorized to be carried forward, process for claiming and transferring credit and exemptions provided for, act repealed following close of certain fiscal year, Sec. 40-18-415.1 added; Sec. 40-18-416 am'd. Clay Scofield 04/18/2017
SB252 Alabama Uniform Voidable Transfers Act, adopted, creditors, procedures to reach assets transferred to prevent seizure established, Secs. 8-9B-1 to 8-9B-17, inclusive, added Rodger Smitherman 04/20/2017
SB251 State agencies, fees authorized to be lowered or assessed by agencies, requirement to apply to retain fees to fund agency deleted, distrib. as provided for fees, Sec. 41-1-11 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 02/28/2017
SB249 Small loans under Ala. Small Loan Act, minimum and maximum amount of loans increased and corresponding interest rates, max term of loans, Secs. 5-18-4, 5-18-10, 5-18-13, 5-18-15 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB250 Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office Hank Sanders 04/06/2017 Signed
SB248 DeKalb Co. Septic Tank Bond Fund, repealed, distrib. of existing funds to co. bd. of health, Sec. 45-25-170 repealed Steve Livingston 04/13/2017 Signed
SB247 Class 1 municipality (B'ham), city council, salary J.T. Waggoner 05/04/2017
SB246 Cullman Co., parks owned by county, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund, remaining funds after disbursement to event winners made, further provided for, Sec. 45-22-222 am'd. Paul Bussman 03/16/2017
SB245 Motor vehicles, abandoned, contests, notice of appeal required to be filed in circuit court in county where sale is scheduled, Tax Tribunal, not subject to declaratory judgment, declaratory ruling, or contested case provisions of Admin. Procedure Act, Sec. 40-2B-1.1 added; Sec. 32-13-4 am'd. Clay Scofield 05/09/2017
SB243 Police powers, Indian tribes, authorized for Poarch Creek, Secs. 36-21-120 to 36-21-124, inclusive, am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB244 Forest Products Severance Tax, provide duel options for taxpayers to calculate, definitions revised, deduction provided, Secs. 9-13-80, 9-13-81, 9-13-82, 9-13-84 to 9-13-88, inclusive, 9-13-93, 9-13-103, 9-13-104, 9-13-108 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB242 Military, military support, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission created, study and evaluation of military in state Bill Holtzclaw 05/09/2017 Signed
SB241 Industrial Access Fund, roads, expanded to include use for access to military property and for non-industrial sites, Sec. 23-6-1 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/09/2017 Signed
SB240 Legislative Council, quorum, vote requirements, Sec. 29-6-3 am'd. Paul Sanford 03/16/2017
SB239 Hale Co., probate office, add'l transaction fees, co. commission authorized to establish, distrib. Bobby D. Singleton 04/06/2017 Signed
SB237 Voter registration, convicted felons, moral turpitude defined for purposes of crimes which disqualify persons from voting, Felony Voter Disqualification Act, Sec. 17-3-30.1 added; Secs. 17-4-3, 17-4-4 am'd. Cam Ward 02/23/2017
SB238 Circuit clerks, Judicial Administration Fund, use for merit and promotion raises, Sec. 12-19-310 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 05/04/2017 Signed
SB236 Child care facilities, church based, licensing required, Secs. 13A-6-29, 38-7-2, 38-7-3, 38-13-2, 38-13-3 am'd. Cam Ward 02/23/2017
SB235 Sales and use tax, exemptions under sales tax and use tax standardized, sales of photographs and commissioned portraits exempt as a service, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd. Cam Ward 02/23/2017
SB234 Alcoholic beverages, brewpubs and manufacturers not required to maintain certain demographic information for certain sales, Secs. 28-3A-6, 28-4A-3 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 05/19/2017 Signed
SB233 Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., oysters and certain other seafood, cause of action for damages created, treble damages, affirmative defense Tim Melson 02/23/2017
SB231 Dogs, used for agricultural work, exempt from local leash laws, exception Tom Whatley 05/18/2017
SB232 State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food and over-the-counter drugs removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend. Hank Sanders 02/21/2017
SB230 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 02/21/2017
SB229 Neighborhood Infrastructure Authorities, municipalities, assessments for neighborhood infrastructure revitalization projects, income tax credits, expiration date deleted, Secs. 11-71-11, 11-71-12 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/09/2017
SB228 Class 6 municipality, certain telecommunications services authorized in county where Class 6 municipality located and within corp. limits and police jurisdiction of other municipalities located in same county Tom Whatley 02/21/2017
SB227 State sales and use tax increased, phase-in period, sales and use tax on food phased out, exempt by 2017, counties and municipalities prohibited from increasing sales tax on food, Secs. 40-23-2, 40-23-61 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 02/21/2017
SB226 Ad valorem taxes, homestead exemption for retired due to disability, Secs. 40-9-19, 40-9-21 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB224 Compensation, provide compensation to a garnishee in the form of a tax credit, Sec. 6-10-7 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 02/21/2017
SB225 Pharmacy, State Board of, inspectors renamed investigators, maximum fees increased, frequency of drug supply chain registration increased, further regulation of entities within drug supply chain provided, resale of compound drug products prohibited, Sec. 34-23-32.2 added; Secs. 34-23-152 to 34-23-157, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 20-2-9, 20-2-190, 34-23-1, 34-23-3, 34-23-9, 34-23-30, 34-23-32, 34-23-32.1, 34-23-33, 34-23-70, 34-23-92, 34-23-131, 34-23-159, 34-23-160, 34-23-162 am'd William “Bill” M. Beasley 04/20/2017
SB223 Voter Registration lists, process to update current address information revised based on information supplied by United States Postal Service, Sec. 17-4-30 am'd. Paul Bussman 05/18/2017
SB222 Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, established, Sec. 22-18-50 added; Sec. 22-18-6 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 02/21/2017
SB221 Motor vehicles, Driver's licenses, examination, drowsy driving, requirement that permit manual and State Dept. of Edu. driver's edcuation courses include Jimmy Holley 04/13/2017
SB220 Competitive bids on public contracts by state agencies and institutions, preference for vendors owned by veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, joint purchasing agreements further provided for, cities and counties authorized to use fleet fuel cards, Secs. 41-16-20, 41-16-21.1, 41-16-27, 41-4-110 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/18/2017
SB218 Military, military installations, Military Stability Fund established, funds to be expended upon submission and acceptance of necessary project plans to retain or expand military bases, matching of local funds required, Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to award funds Bill Holtzclaw 05/04/2017 Signed
SB219 Information Technology Office, Information Services Division and State Business Systems Division of Dept. of Finance, transferred to, Secs. 41-28-1, 41-28-2, 41-28-3 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 05/09/2017 Signed
SB217 Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd. Del Marsh 05/17/2017
SB216 Revenue Department, notification requirements by local governments regarding tax levies, revised, certain collection services authorized at no cost, Sec. 11-51-210.1 added; Secs. 11-3-11.3, 11-51-183, 11-51-208, 11-51-210, 40-12-4, 40-12-7 am'd. Paul Sanford 03/15/2017
SB215 Motor vehicles, license plates, validation decals to include year and month, electronic format for receipts, dealers, issuance of temporary plates, renewals not required to verify vehicle identification number, Secs. 32-6-63, 32-6-65, 32-6-211, 32-7A-17, 40-12-253, 40-12-258, 40-12-260 am'd. Steve Livingston 05/17/2017
SB214 Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd. Linda Coleman-Madison 02/16/2017
SB213 Alimony, interim, rehabilitative, and periodic awards of, authorized under certain conditions, applicable after January 1, 2018. Linda Coleman-Madison 02/16/2017
SB212 Oil and gas, drilling and production units, pooling of interests, deduction from proceeds due nonconsenting owners, fee of owners who did not receive actual notice, charging against other nonconsenting owners, Sec. 9-17-13 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB211 Anthony Ray Hinton, approp., wrongful incarceration Paul Bussman 02/16/2017
SB210 Protective arrangement, disabled persons and minors, transfer of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB209 Motor vehicles, Alabama Move Over Act, require vehicles to move over when approaching a parked Department of Transportation vehicle, Sec. 32-5A-58.2 am'd. Greg Albritton 04/20/2017
SB208 Death certificates, must include last four digits of decedent's Social Security number, Sec. 22-9A-14 am'd. Shay Shelnutt 02/16/2017
SB207 Capital crimes, aggravating circumstances if victim of a capital offense was a law enforcement or correctional officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician, Sec. 13A-6-22.2 added Clyde Chambliss 02/16/2017
SB206 Employees' Retirement System, certain law enforcement officers of ALEA reclassified as Tier II state policeman, Sec. 41-27-7 am'd. Bobby D. Singleton 05/17/2017
SB204 Military justice, Alabama Code of Military Justice conformance with the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice, Secs. 31-2A-2, 31-2A-5, 31-2A-17, 31-2A-26, 31-2A-32, 31-2A-46, 31-2A-47, 31-2A-52 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 05/04/2017 Signed
SB205 Transportation Commission, established, members, duties, compensation, appointment of Transportation Department director, department not subject to Budget Management Act, Secs. 23-1-21, 23-1-21.2 am'd. Cam Ward 02/16/2017
SB203 Schools, military recruiters and Dept. of Homeland Security recruiters, access to public schools, Sec. 16-1-25 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 05/04/2017 Signed
SB202 Railroad crossing, requirement to stop, approach of other on-track equipment covered, Secs. 32-5A-150, 32-5A-151, 32-5A-152 am'd. Greg J. Reed 05/17/2017
SB201 Motor vehicles, nonconsensual towing of, Law Enforcement Agency authorized to regulate, service charge dispute resolution process, adoption of rules, civil penalties Greg J. Reed 05/16/2017 Signed
SB200 Employment practice, unlawful to inquire from job applicant information relating to arrests or conviction of crimes, criminal record, with exceptions Quinton Ross 05/11/2017
SB198 Suicide, Assisted Suicide Ban Act, established, person or health care provider prohibited from deliberately providing aid in dying under certain conditions, civil and criminal penalties Phillip W. Williams 05/17/2017
SB199 Medical services, establish the age of consent for medical research, Sec. 22-8-4 am'd. Shay Shelnutt 04/20/2017
SB197 Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB196 Workers' compensation, additional penalties for fraud, restitution, termination of benefits, repayment, Sec. 13A-11-124 am'd. Arthur Orr 04/27/2017
SB195 Medicaid Agency, eligibility verification mechanisms required, identity verification, use of third-party vendors auth., reporting of fraud Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB194 Public assistance, additional requirements for TANF and SNAP benefits, termination of benefits for certain benefits, review of certain EBT card purchases required Arthur Orr 02/16/2017
SB191 Child custody, parenting plan required in all cases, court established plan in certain cases, remedies for violations of plan, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153 am'd. Vivian Davis Figures 05/17/2017
SB192 Lee Co., public providers of municipal telecommunications services, remove certain restrictions on coverage area, notice required by public providers intending to expand coverage, sources of funding limited, certain taxes in expanded coverage area required of public provider, const. amend. Tom Whatley 02/14/2017
SB193 Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers J.T. Waggoner 04/20/2017
SB190 Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd. Vivian Davis Figures 04/27/2017
SB189 Hunting, authorize the taking of whitetail deer or feral swine by means of bait, Secs. 9-11-244, 9-11-245 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB188 Compensation, unemployment, to lower weeks of unemployment benefits from 26 to 14 based on the state average unemployment rate, Secs. 25-4-72, 25-4-74 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/09/2017
SB187 Criminal procedure, appeals of capital murder cases when defendant sentenced to death, appeal time reduced, post conviction remedies pursued with direct appeal, Fair Justice Act Cam Ward 05/18/2017 Signed
SB186 Child custody, parenting plan required in all cases, court established plan in certain cases, remedies for violations of plan, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150, 30-3-151, 30-3-152, 30-3-153 am'd. Larry Stutts 05/17/2017
SB184 Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, education requirement to become a law enforcement officer amended to include nonpublic education, Sec. 36-21-46 am'd. Paul Bussman 03/09/2017
SB185 Health care providers, authorized to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, exceptions, Health Care Rights of Conscience Act Paul Sanford 05/17/2017
SB183 Motor vehicles, accidents, when no apparent physical injury, driver authorized to move motor vehicle from roadway, Department of Transportation employees authorized to assist in moving disabled vehicle, immunity, Sec. 32-10-1 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 02/14/2017
SB182 Contract Review Committee, 45-day period of review, clarifies that the 45-day period does not begin until all required information is presented to the committee, additional request for information extends review period, Sec. 29-2-41 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 05/17/2017
SB181 United Way and united appeal funds, tax exemption from all taxes, certain existing funds deemed included, Tax Exemption Reform Act of 2017, Sec. 40-9-12 am'd. Vivian Davis Figures 04/11/2017 Signed
SB180 Driving under the influence, specify which drugs are considered controlled substances, require courts to further consider a defendant's DUI history, reorganize existing provisions of law relating to DUI and penalties, Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd. Arthur Orr 05/09/2017
SB178 Motor vehicle dealers, new, franchise act, new and used vehicles, recalls, payment during stop-sale orders when repair parts not available, Sec. 8-20-7.1 added Clay Scofield 04/11/2017 Signed
SB179 Public schools, grant all professional educators' associations same level of access to employees of public schools Shay Shelnutt 04/20/2017
SB177 Elections, Election Emergency Act, establish, suspension or delay election in emergency, authorized, Secs. 17-9-70 to 17-9-72, inclusive, added Clay Scofield 05/17/2017
SB176 State departments or agencies, state employees and contractors with access to federal tax information, current and applicants, subject to state and national criminal history records checks, fingerprints required, request to be made to ALEA, fees, reports of results returned to departments or agencies, confidential and excluded from public record public disclosure requirements Clay Scofield 05/17/2017
SB175 Taxation, sales and use tax, exemption from the sale of certain adaptive devises for the blind Bill Hightower 04/18/2017
SB174 Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added Clyde Chambliss 02/14/2017
SB173 Money transmission services, regulation and licensing by Securities Commission, approval of authorized delegates, fees, exemptions, duties, penalties, Sec. 8-7-1 repealed; Secs. 8-7A-1 to 8-7A-27, inclusive, added Arthur Orr 04/27/2017
SB172 Driving Under the Influence, ignition interlock requirements, time requirements and period of probation subject to Section 32-5A-191, CA 1975, Sec. 15-22-54 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB171 Engineers and Land Surveyors, legislative intent regarding rule-making authority of Board of Licensure for provided regarding antitrust laws, Sec. 34-11-35.1 added Clyde Chambliss 03/15/2017
SB170 Capital offenses, mandatory death penalty sentence to any defendant found guilty of murdering an active duty law enforcement officer, Sec. 13A-5-43 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB169 Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 03/09/2017
SB168 Class 5 municipalities, animal control officers, certified by municipalities, employment authorized under chief of police, civil penalties authorized Del Marsh 05/16/2017 Signed
SB167 Chiropractic Examiners, State Board of, powers and duties, rulemaking authority clarified with regard to anticompetitive rules that prioritize patient safety and wellness, Sec. 34-24-140.1 added Priscilla Dunn 04/11/2017 Signed
SB166 Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB165 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. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB163 Family law, paternity, alleged father, testing where mother alleges, by word or publication Cam Ward 02/09/2017
SB164 Autism, health benefit plans, coverage of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions, Secs. 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, 27-54A-2 am'd. Tom Whatley 02/09/2017
SB162 Motor vehicles, traffic fines and fees, prevent suspension or revocation of defendant's driver's license for failure or inability to pay fines and costs Hank Sanders 02/09/2017
SB161 Voter registration, automatic, authorized Linda Coleman-Madison 02/09/2017
SB159 Education Retirees' Trust Fund for Cost-of-Living Allowances, creation in State Treasury, investment of funds Tom Whatley 05/09/2017
SB160 Labor, restriction on the percentage of temporary employees a company that received incentives may employ, Sec. 41-29-2.1 added Bobby D. Singleton 02/09/2017
SB157 Eminent domain proceedings, costs, condemnation proceedings filed by Dept. of Transportation, the department pays condemnee's reasonable attorney fees, appraisal and engineering costs if final award is 20 percent or higher than department's offer, Sec. 18-1A-293 am'd. Cam Ward 05/02/2017
SB158 Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy, membership and duties revised, fund created for deposit of funds, creation fo office deleted, Secs. 29-2-270 to 29-2-275, inclusive, am'd. Cam Ward 04/20/2017
SB156 Sex offenders, obscene materials containing visual depiction of persons under 17 years, disseminating, publicly displaying, possessing, or possessing with intent to disseminate, term further defined, crime of possession, penalties, Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act on 1st or 2nd offense, Secs.13A-12-190, 13A-12-192 am'd. Cam Ward 05/17/2017
SB155 Prison reform, periods of confinement for parole and probation violations clarified, mandatory release dates required, identification of alternative community corrections programs clarified, services for veterans, legislative committee reporting requirement extended, Secs. 12-25-32, 12-25-36, 13A-4-1, 13A-4-2, 13A-4-3, 13A-5-6, 13A-8-4.1, 13A-8-8.1, 13A-8-10.25, 13A-8-18.1, 15-18-8, 15-18-172, 15-22-24, 15-22-26.2, 15-22-29, 15-22-29.1, 15-22-32, 15-22-52, 15-22-54, 29-2-20 am'd. Cam Ward 05/17/2017
SB154 Schedule I controlled substances, Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogues included, criminal penalties for trafficking, Secs. 13A-12-211, 13A-12-212, 13A-12-231, 20-2-23 am'd. Cam Ward 05/17/2017
SB153 Alabama Network of Statewide Workforce and Education, related statistics, answers, data system established and operated, maintained by Office of Edu. and Workforce Statistics in Dept. of Labor, to provide education and workforce training for Alabama residents, confidentiality protected, advisory board created Bobby D. Singleton 05/17/2017
SB152 Juries, Legislature authorized to establish size of jury panels, const. amend. Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB151 Public providers of municipal telecommunication services, certain restrictions removed and delivery of services further provided for, Sec. 11-50B-3 am'd. Tom Whatley 02/09/2017
SB150 General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. Trip Pittman 02/09/2017
SB149 Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required Trip Pittman 02/09/2017
SB148 Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017, appropriations to the Alabama Forestry Commission, Forensic Sciences Dept., Insurance Dept., and Board of Prosthetics and Orthotics Trip Pittman 02/09/2017
SB147 Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, use of allocation pursuant to Section 41-15B-2.2 and this act, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, Finance Director to notify each agency of allocation, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, appropriation of additional tobacco settlement funds, audit, Children's Affairs Department to report to Legislature and Children's Policy Council, appropriations from General Fund to various entities contingent upon adoption of const. amend. proposed by SB147, 2012 Reg. Sess. Trip Pittman 02/09/2017
SB146 Insurance Dept. Risk-Based Capital Act, information obtained privileged, Holding Company System Regulatory Act, exception for enterprise reports deleted, Commissioner authorized to share information with NAIC, legal authority for group-wide supervisor for international insurance groups, Sec. 27-29-6.2 added; Secs. 27-2B-9, 27-29-1, 27-29-4, 27-29-7 am'd. Mark Slade Blackwell 03/16/2017
SB145 Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act, state prohibited from discriminating against child care service providers based on religious beliefs, civil remedies Bill Hightower 05/17/2017
SB143 Motor vehicles, salvage or junk branded, advertisements, license or registration number required, penalties, unlicensed or unregistered entities prohibited from towing, impoundment authorized, cost recovery fines authorized Bobby D. Singleton 04/20/2017 Signed
SB144 Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend. Del Marsh 02/28/2017
SB142 Petroleum products, inspection fees, bonded distributor replaced by an inspection fee permit holder, bonding requirement deleted, Secs. 8-17-80, 8-17-87, 8-17-96, 8-17-97, 8-17-99, 8-17-101 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB141 Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age Bobby D. Singleton 02/09/2017
SB140 Hospitals, mailing of directory listing by Public Health Dept., eliminated, Sec. 22-21-33 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 05/03/2017 Signed
SB139 Ten Commandments, display of on state property and at public schools, authorized, const. amend. Gerald O. Dial 05/18/2017
SB138 Taxes, income, credits, authorized for active volunteer firefighters with min. number of training hrs. under certain conditions, record-keeping requirements, Revenue Dept., rulemaking authority, penalties Gerald O. Dial 02/09/2017
SB136 Sales tax holiday for school items, dates amended to July, Secs. 40-23-211, 40-23-213 am'd. Tim Melson 03/16/2017 Signed
SB137 Board of Registrars, guidelines revised, diverse appointments required, ineligibility for service, compensation revised, hours of operation, Sec. 17-3-2, 17-3-3, 17-3-4, 17-3-5, 17-3-8 am'd. Jimmy Holley 05/03/2017
SB135 Etowah Co., lodging taxes, distrib. of certain taxes, Act 2016-368, 2016 Reg. Sess., repealed Phillip W. Williams 02/28/2017
SB134 Nursing, Board of, loan repayment program for advanced-practice nurses, loan program authorized for certain currently certified nurses, Sec. 34-21-96 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 04/20/2017
SB133 Nursing, Board of, investigators granted power of peace officers, and authorized to enforce controlled substance laws, Sec. 34-21-2 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/03/2017
SB132 Nursing, Board of, anti-competitive rule making, immunity provided, Sec. 34-21-2.1 added Gerald O. Dial 05/03/2017
SB131 Advanced practice nursing, titles and definitions revised, clinical nurse specialists authorized to collaborate with physicians, Sec. 34-21-90.1 added; Secs. 34-21-80, 34-21-81, 34-21-83 to 34-21-92, inclusive, am'd. Gerald O. Dial 02/09/2017
SB130 Taxation, Alabama Eye Bank, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes J.T. Waggoner 04/13/2017
SB129 Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education Arthur Orr 05/18/2017 Signed
SB128 Tax preparers, required to provide federal identification number on Alabama income tax returns, business privilege tax return date made the same for state and federal returns, the maximum business privilege tax amount for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT); the name of the Taxpayer Advocate changed to the Taxpayer Assistance Officer, and allows for multiple Taxpayer Assistance Officers, Secs. 40-14A-22, 40-14A-25 am'd. Tim Melson 04/06/2017
SB127 Taxation, Josh Willingham Foundation, exempt from sales and use taxes Tim Melson 04/06/2017
SB126 Hunting, waterfowl stamps, lifetime, cost-of-living adjustment in fee, Sec. 9-11-433 am'd. Tim Melson 03/15/2017
SB125 Occupancy tax, transient defined, leases expressly exempt from tax, Sec. 40-26-1 am'd. Tim Melson 02/09/2017
SB124 Zoning, board of zoning adjustment, appeals required to be filed with circuit court, Sec. 11-52-81 am'd. Paul Sanford 04/11/2017
SB122 State employees, lump sum merit reward payments for full-time employees at top of pay ranges authorized, Sec. 36-26-48 added Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB123 Accountability Act of 2013, cap on income tax credits increased, credit against utility gross receipts tax liability for donations to scholarship granting organizations created, audits of scholarship granting entities required, Secs. 16-6D-3, 16-6D-4, 16-6D-6, 16-6D-8, 16-6D-9 am'd. Del Marsh 05/19/2017
SB121 Lowndes Co., co. board of education, compensation Hank Sanders 03/09/2017 Signed
SB120 Sales and use tax, exemptions, standardized, certain sales and use tax exemptions, provided, Secs. 40-23-4, 40-23-62 am'd. Cam Ward 02/07/2017
SB119 Expungement of criminal records, authorized for youthful offenders, Sec. 15-27-2.1 added Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB118 Education, Kyle Graddy Act, administration of single dose autoinjectable epinephrine on K-12 school campuses by students and pursuant to anaphylaxis preparedness program provided, Secs. 16-1-39, 16-1-48 am'd Tom Whatley 04/06/2017
SB116 Attorneys, indigent defense fees, waiver of maximum allowed fee by trial court or Director in Indigent Defense Services, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/09/2017
SB117 Driver's licenses, suspension of, time frame for specified, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB115 Livestock markets and dealers, language updated and duplicative permitting requirements repealed, Secs. 2-15-93, 2-15-95, 2-15-115 to 2-15-127, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 2-15-41, 2-15-61, 2-15-91, 2-15-92, 2-15-131, 2-15-133 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB114 Community College System, established as body corporate, eligibility of employees of system and colleges to participate in TRS and PEEHIP clarified, board authorized to acquire and dispose of property, Secs. 16-60-110.1, 16-60-111.4, 16-60-111.10 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/02/2017
SB113 Environmental Management Dept., centralized waste treatment facilities, permits, bond or financial assurance further provided for, provisions for fees based on cost to treat repealed, Secs. 22-25C-1, 22-25C-2 am'd. Trip Pittman 02/23/2017
SB112 Traffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints Rodger Smitherman 04/13/2017
SB110 Fiduciaries, Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, adopted, fiduciaries, duties with regard to computer files, web domains, virtual currency and other digital assets, Secs. 19-1A-1 to 19-1A-18, inclusive, added Cam Ward 03/14/2017
SB111 Class 8 municipalities, weeds, abatement, alternative procedures to declare a public nuisance after prior abatement Cam Ward 04/06/2017
SB109 Taxes, sales and use, Simplified Sellers Use Tax, discount, limited to certain amount per month, Sec. 40-23-194 am'd. Paul Sanford 05/17/2017
SB108 Elections, primary runoff elections, voter prohibited from switching parties between primary elections Tom Whatley 05/18/2017 Signed
SB107 Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation and judicial decisions, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd. Paul Sanford 02/07/2017
SB105 Director of the Administrative Office of Courts, appointed by justices of Supreme court, term provided, const. amend. Greg Albritton 02/07/2017
SB104 Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) established, standardized reporting of beer and wine distributors and sellers of tobacco products for resale purposes, industry advisory group established Clyde Chambliss 05/17/2017
SB106 Environment, Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, abolished, Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed Paul Sanford 05/03/2017
SB103 Administrative Director of Courts, appointed by Supreme Court, 12-year term established, hiring duties established, Secs. 12-2-7.1, 12-5-9.1 added; Secs. 12-2-30, 12-5-2 am'd. Greg Albritton 05/17/2017
SB102 Parolees, nondriver ID cards, Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections and Secretary of the ALEA, authority to establish program to issue nondriver ID to resident parolees upon release Quinton Ross 05/09/2017 Signed
SB101 Colleges and universities, local boards of education, schools prohibited from using public funds to advocate for or against ballot measures Arthur Orr 05/18/2017
SB100 Real Estate Commission, rule making authority clarified, Sec. 34-27-8.1added J.T. Waggoner 03/02/2017
SB99 Charitable food donation, immunity for expanded to include foods prepared by a restaurant or food service establishment, Sec. 20-1-6 am'd. Rusty Glover 04/20/2017
SB98 Autauga Co., revenue commissioner, salary and expense allowance Clyde Chambliss 03/14/2017 Signed
SB97 National Guard, including national guard members from other states, rights to reemployment, Sec. 31-12-2 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 05/04/2017 Signed
SB96 Child abuse and neglect, mandatory reporting requirements, Human Resources Dept. to determine military status of parent or guardian and notify Department of Defense family advocacy program, Sec. 26-14-3 am'd. Bill Holtzclaw 05/04/2017 Signed
SB95 Real property, tax sales, excess funds, redemption payments, application to all funds held by a county, retroactive effect regardless of when tax sale occurred, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/14/2017 Signed
SB94 Physician agreements, not subject to regulation as insurance, license to sell or market not required, requirements for agreement established, discontinuance of services under the agreement, Ala. Physicians Direct Pay Act Arthur Orr 05/19/2017 Signed
SB93 Legislature or local governing body, prohibited from naming road, building, or project after a person serving as an elected official Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB92 Schools, dual enrollment, high school students taking college courses, authorized Arthur Orr 02/07/2017
SB91 Consumers and consumer protection, protection of data containing personal information, notification of breach of to Attorney General and consumers required, disposal of records, civil penalty Arthur Orr 05/17/2017
SB89 Workers' compensation, employer liability for permanent total disability benefits after employee reaches age 65 limited, prompt medical attention required for benefits, Secs. 25-5-57, 25-5-77 am'd. Arthur Orr 02/07/2017
SB90 Courts, judges, Judicial Resources Allocation Commission, established, membership, duties, authority to reallocate judgeships under certain conditions Arthur Orr 03/02/2017 Signed
SB88 Education, gifted or talented children, grants for educational programs provided by State Department of Education, local match required Arthur Orr 03/02/2017
SB87 Prisons and prisoners, Pardons and Paroles Bd., medical parole docket, eligibility for certain prisoners suffering from chronic life-threatening illnesses, Corrections Dept. to provide list for consideration Trip Pittman 05/19/2017 Signed
SB86 Use tax, simplified sellers, procedures for collection and distribution of proceeds from out-of-state sellers, six month deferral deleted, disclosures re eligible sellers, reporting, Sec. 40-23-197.1 added; Secs. 40-2-11, 40-23-191, 40-23-193, 40-23-195 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/15/2017 Signed
SB85 Medicaid fraud, crime of further provided for, penalty, made Class C felony, statutes of limitations revised for certain fraudulent activity, Sec. 22-1-11 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/07/2017 Signed
SB84 State Parking Deck Authority, maturity date for bonds further provided for, specifications of state parking deck altered, transfer to General Fund from Authority's reserve fund, Secs. 41-10-490, 41-10-497, 41-10-500, 41-10-502, 41-10-513, 41-10-516 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 04/11/2017
SB83 Boards, commissions, committees, task forces, authorities, inactive or inoperable, abolished, Legislative intent, Secs. 22-1-12, 22-23A-3, 24-10-2, 24-10-4, 24-10-5, 41-23-23 am'd; Secs. 2-7-1 to 2-7-7, inclusive, 2-13A-1, 2-13A-2, 4-2A-1 to 4-2A-23, inclusive, 9-6A-1 to 9-6A-10, inclusive, 9-12-142, 9-13-25, 14-1-18, 16-18A-1 to 16-18A-13, inclusive, 16-25A-13, 16-55-20 to 16-55-24, inclusive, 22-4A-1 to 22-4A-7, inclusive, 22-18-20 to 22-18-23, inclusive, 22-30E-12, 22-50-25, 24-10-8, 24-10-9, 29-2-220 to 29-2-228, inclusive, 32-3-1 to 32-3-7, inclusive, 36-21-140 to 36-21-142, inclusive, 36-36-10, 38-7A-1 to 38-7A-4, inclusive, 40-23-242, 41-9-190 to 41-9-196, inclusive, 41-9-490 to 41-9-498, inclusive, 41-9-570 to 41-9-574, inclusive, 41-9-780 to 41-9-787, inclusive, 41-9-830 to 41-9-833, inclusive, 41-10-200 to 41-10-215, inclusive, 41-10-490 to 41-10-523, inclusive, 41-25-1 to 41-25-5 inclusive repealed; Acts 1975-1178, Act 1979-43, Act 1984-319, Act 1985-138, Act 1985-280, Act 1985-301, Act 1985-811, Act 1987-02, Act 1988-213, Act 1991-259, Act 1991-325, Act 1992-56, Act 1994-764, Act 1996-289, Act 1997-68, Act 1997-818, Act 1998-107, Act 1998-156, Act 2000-8, Act 2001-62, Act 2002-318, Act 2004-421, Act 2004-540, Act 2005-257, Act 2006-430, Act 2007-171, Act 2007-421, Act 2007-507, Act 2007-565, Act 2007-592, Act 2008-25, Act 2008-121, Act 2008-337, Act 2008-386, Act 2009-142, Act 2009-180, Act 2009-794, Act 2009-798, Act 2009-806, Act 2010-458, Act 2010-638, Act 2011-132, Act 2011-356, Act 2012-25, Act 2012-597, Act 2014-194 repealed Paul Bussman 05/09/2017
SB81 Taxation, $5,000 income tax credit given to certain rural certified registered nurse practitioners Paul Bussman 05/09/2017
SB82 Homicide, crime of homicide by vehicle or vessel, created, penalties, Marshall James Walton Highway Safety Act Trip Pittman 05/16/2017 Signed
SB80 Colleges and universities, prohibit from requiring resident of state who lives within 75 miles of campus to live on campus Paul Bussman 03/16/2017
SB79 Baldwin Co., gasoline and motor fuel, excise tax, add'l, county commission authorized to levy, Sec. 45-2-244.044 am'd. Trip Pittman 03/09/2017 Signed
SB78 Deceptive trade practices, action against violations must be brought within four years from the act, Sec. 8-9-14 am'd Cam Ward 02/07/2017
SB77 Absentee voting, authorize without excuse or explanation, Secs. 17-9-30, 17-11-3, 17-11-4, 17-11-5, 17-11-7, 17-11-9, 17-11-10, 17-11-49 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 04/20/2017
SB76 Individual income tax, providing for the deduction of prenatal medical expenses, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd. Rodger Smitherman 05/11/2017
SB75 Southern Research Institute, exempt from state, county, and municipal, sales and use taxes Rodger Smitherman 05/19/2017 Signed
SB74 Indigent defense, juvenile court, guardian ad litems, maximum atty fee for services raised, Sec. 15-12-21 am'd. Vivian Davis Figures 02/23/2017
SB73 Motor vehicles, seat belt use required for each occupant while vehicle is in motion, Secs. 32-5B-4 am'd. Quinton Ross 03/02/2017
SB72 Competitive bids on public improvement projects, bid guarantee, amount increased for Transportation Dept. only, technical correction to prior amendment by Act 2016-260, retroactive, Sec. 39-2-4 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 05/03/2017 Signed
SB71 Taxation, Wiregrass Christian Youth Camp, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes Jimmy Holley 04/11/2017
SB70 Firearm, possession prohibited at certain places including by persons with a valid pistol permit, exception for qualified retired law enforcement officers, Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd. Jimmy Holley 03/15/2017
SB69 Homicide, criminally negligent homicide, person commits criminally negligent homicide if person operates motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while fatigued, Sec. 13A-6-4 am'd. Jimmy Holley 05/17/2017
SB68 Local Government Training Institute, bd. of director, two add'l members appointed by Assoc. of Co. Commissions, quorum, expanded to include certification of co. employees and programs, Sec. 11-3-45 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 03/15/2017
SB66 Veterans, unemployed, tax credit created for hiring of, regardless of whether veteran was recently deployed, Sec. 40-18-320.1 added; Secs. 40-18-320, 40-18-321, 40-18-322, 40-18-324 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 03/14/2017
SB67 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 02/07/2017
SB65 Clay Co., tobacco tax, distrib. of proceeds, Secs. 45-14-244.04, 45-14-244.05 repealed Gerald O. Dial 03/07/2017 Signed
SB64 Space, Alabama Space Authority, created within Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, membership and powers Gerald O. Dial 02/16/2017
SB62 Shelby Co., county board of education and superintendent of education, elected by electors residing outside of corporate limits of any city with a city board of education, const. amend. Jim McClendon 04/18/2017 Signed
SB63 Schools, students, sunscreen, use authorized at school Jim McClendon 05/03/2017 Signed
SB61 Extradition, person in the state charged with a crime in another state, further provided for, requirement for indictment deleted, Sec. 15-9-34 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 03/07/2017 Signed
SB60 Memorial Preservation Act, monuments 40 years and older on public property prohibited from relocation or removal, monuments 20 to 40 years old required to get permission of Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, members, waivers, fines, exemptions Gerald H. Allen 05/19/2017 Signed
SB59 Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Secs. 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 14-2-34, 28-3-201, 28-3-202, 28-3-24, 29-2-20, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd. Cam Ward 05/17/2017
SB58 Judge of probate, counties where judge is an attorney, probate court to have same contempt powers as circuit court, Sec. 12-13-9 am'd. Cam Ward 03/15/2017
SB57 Mental Health Dept., duties, provision of applied behavior analysis services, autistic children, appropriation for program Gerald H. Allen 02/07/2017
SB56 Terrorism, forfeiture of property derived from, authorization of claims by injured parties and law enforcement, allocation of proceeds from forfeiture, civil action for damages, limitations Gerald H. Allen 05/17/2017
SB55 Gas, natural gas, conversion of motor vehicles for operating on compressed natural or liquefied gas, extended weight allowances, Sec. 32-9-20 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 05/11/2017
SB54 Medicaid, inmates in co. jails and under juvenile court, Medicaid eligibility suspended, not terminated, temporary reinstatement for med. care, payment of costs Cam Ward 04/06/2017
SB53 Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend. Trip Pittman 05/17/2017
SB51 Death penalty repealed, Secs. 13A-5-39, 13A-5-43, 13A-5-44, 15-18-100 am'd; Secs. 13A-5-45 to 13A-5-53, inclusive, 13A-5-55, 13A-5-59, 15-18-80 to 15-18-86, inclusive, repealed Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB52 Lee Co., additional circuit judge, conditioned on funding for compensation and benefits by county commission, election Tom Whatley 02/07/2017
SB50 Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB49 Death penalty, persons under certain age exempt Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB48 Capital punishment, intellectual disability defendant, procedures for court to determine, established, Sec. 13A-5-60 added Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB47 Election, voter registration, allowed any day board of registrars has office hours, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB46 Crimes and offenses, Rape 1st degree, parental rights of defendant of child, terminated, Sec. 13A-6-61 am'd. Hank Sanders 04/06/2017
SB45 Elections, qualification of electors, not serving court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, eligible to register and vote, Sec. 17-3-30 am'd. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB44 Taxation, sale of land for unpaid tax interest on tax, abolished, Sec. 40-10-121 am'd. Hank Sanders 05/03/2017
SB43 Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB42 Drivers license, suspension, prohibited for failure to pay fines, fees, or court costs, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'd. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB41 Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB40 Bingo, White Hall and Lowndes Co., legalizing certain operations of electronic bingo for prizes or money for charitable or educational purposes, const, amend. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB39 Courts, enforcement of fine and court costs payment, constitutional safeguards Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB37 Traffic violations, misdemeanors, court authorized to order deferred or installment payments or community service, court prohibited from suspending driver's license for failure to appear or pay fines or court costs Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB38 Traffic violations, court authorized to order deferred payments or installments to pay fines or costs, court prohibited from suspending or revoking driver's license if violator making payments Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB36 Courts, fines and fees, Fairness in Enforcement of Fines and Fees Act, required to comply with basic constitutional principles of due process, equal protection, and right to counsel when enforcing fines and fees Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB35 Domestic violence, protection orders, definitions clarified, notice of hearing and service of process requirements clarified, fines and penalties for violations clarified, Sec. 13A-6-139.1 repealed; Secs. 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, 13A-6-134, 13A-6-138, 13A-6-142, 15-10-3, 15-13-190, 15-23-68, 30-5-2, 30-5-3, 30-5-5, 30-5-8 am'd. Clay Scofield 05/16/2017
SB34 Counties and municipalities, add instrumentalities such as water works, competitive bids, heavy equipment or vehicle, add exception for repair by dealer or authorized service center, Sec. 41-16-52 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 02/07/2017
SB33 Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd. Paul Sanford 02/23/2017
SB31 Drugs, prescription, exempt from business license tax based on gross receipts, Sec. 40-23-4.1 am'd. William “Bill” M. Beasley 03/15/2017
SB32 High school, public, civics test required for graduation Arthur Orr 04/18/2017 Signed
SB30 Driving under the influence, suspension of driver's licenses by Ala. St. Law Enforcement Agency, first time offenders, stay of suspension with use of ignition interlock devices, Sec. 32-5A-304 am'd. Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB29 Hunting and fishing licenses, nonresidents enrolled in college or university, authorized to purchase resident licenses except for lifetime licenses, Sec. 9-11-73 added Tom Whatley 05/17/2017
SB28 Fantasy Sports Contests Act, creation of, operation of fantasy sports contests auth., licensure requirements, administered by Secretary of State, Fantasy Sports Fund, created Tom Whatley 02/07/2017
SB27 Credit unions, periodic examinations by Credit Union Administration, time frame extended, Sec. 5-17-8 am'd. Quinton Ross 04/20/2017 Signed
SB25 Public Housing authorities, non-profit affiliates of, limited immunity extended to Sec. 24-1-27 am'd. Greg J. Reed 03/09/2017
SB26 Driver's licenses issued to persons under age 18, restrictions, penalties for violations of Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Deputy Hart Act, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd. Clyde Chambliss 05/17/2017
SB24 Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd. Gerald H. Allen 04/25/2017
SB23 Law Enforcement Agency, drivers' license office, operational in each county a minimum of one day each week Hank Sanders 04/13/2017
SB22 Income tax credits, increase for rural physicians and dentists, Secs. 40-18-130 to 40-18-132, inclusive, am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/17/2017
SB19 Motor vehicles, Marine Corps distinctive license plate, proof of service, form NA 13038 authorized, Sec. 32-6-640 am'd. Bill Hightower 02/07/2017
SB20 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, 30-1-13, 30-1-14 repealed; Secs. 22-9A-17, 30-1-5, 30-1-12, 30-1-16 am'd. Greg Albritton 04/20/2017
SB21 Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement by district attorney or Attorney General Gerald O. Dial 05/16/2017 Signed
SB18 Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd. Hank Sanders 02/07/2017
SB17 Dog or cat breeders, Alabama Dog or Cat Breeders Commission, established, appointments made by Commissioner of Dept. of Agriculture and Industries, duties, exemptions, rule-making authority, Alabama Dog and Cat Breeders Commission Fund, established in State Treasury Priscilla Dunn 02/07/2017
SB16 Capital cases, sentencing, court prohibited from overriding jury verdict, Secs. 13A-5-45, 13A-5-46, 13A-5-47 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 04/04/2017 Signed
SB15 Judge of probate, liability for taking bond or insufficient bond from conservator or personal representative, not liable unless conduct wanton, fraudulent or intentional, Secs. 26-3-13, 43-2-82 am'd. Greg Albritton 04/20/2017 Signed
SB14 Probate court, court costs, payable at discretion of court when pleading filed, security deposits for court costs authorized, Sec. 12-19-43 am'd. Rusty Glover 05/17/2017
SB13 Hunting and fishing licenses, nonresidents enrolled in college or university, authorized to purchase resident licenses except for lifetime licenses, Sec. 9-11-73 added Rusty Glover 02/07/2017
SB12 Capital defendants, execution of, elect to include by firing squad, Secs. 15-18-82, 15-18-82.1 am'd. Trip Pittman 05/03/2017
SB11 Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of the Judiciary, abolished, const. amend. Dick Brewbaker 02/07/2017
SB10 Manufacturers and dealers of boats, boat trailers, add'l authorization to provide temporary license plates and registration certificates, when sold out of state, Sec. 32-6-212 am'd. Bill Hightower 03/15/2017
SB9 Juvenile court, jurisdiction, provision requiring 16 year olds charged with certain felonies charged as adults repealed, Sec.12-15-204 am'd. Dick Brewbaker 02/07/2017
SB7 Terrorism, forfeiture of property derived from, authorization of claims by injured parties and law enforcement, allocation of proceeds from forfeiture, civil action for damages, limitations Dick Brewbaker 02/07/2017
SB8 Treasures and artifacts, cultural resources that are eligible for or listed in National Register of Historic Places, not Al. Register of Landmarks and Heritage, Sec. 41-9-291 am'd. Bill Hightower 05/17/2017
SB5 Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd. J.T. Waggoner 02/07/2017
SB6 Public contracts, Alabama Fire College, joint purchasing agreement, authorized, competitive bids, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 02/07/2017
SB4 Fire Departments, non-volunteer, diesel exhaust system installed in the fire station building, required within certain time frame and under certain conditions Gerald O. Dial 04/27/2017 Signed
SB3 Firearms, possession and carrying of, certain requirements for, repealed or deleted, Secs. 9-11-304, 13A-11-50, 13A-11-51, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-71, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, repealed; Sec. 13A-11-61.2 am'd. Gerald O. Dial 05/11/2017
SB1 Driving under the influence, ignition interlock provisions, further provided for, required for persons approved for pretrial diversion, ignition interlock fee for municipal court cases distributed to municipality, fee for indigents lowered, Sec. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 02/07/2017
SB2 Retirement, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), options for Tier I and Tier II members to participate, reopened, Secs. 16-25-150, 16-25-151, 36-27-170, 36-27-171 am'd. Phillip W. Williams 03/09/2017
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