HR265 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR265 is a House resolution that sets a special order calendar, prioritizing a list of bills for the 16th legislative day.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, it makes the listed bills the special and paramount business for the 16th day, taking precedence over regular or unfinished business. The resolution itself does not enact policy changes, but moves these bills to front-line consideration on the specified day. The included bills cover topics such as retirement benefits for public workers, public-record privacy for law enforcement, scheduling of fentanyl, a reporting program for alcohol/tobacco distributors, military and space development, and various regulatory and governance changes.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public safety personnel, through potential changes to retirement benefits, rehire options, and privacy protections for personal information.
• Municipalities and local government officials, who may gain authority to rehire retirees and face changes in licensing and regulatory oversight.
• General public and taxpayers, who could be affected by new programs, funding mechanisms, and regulatory changes (e.g., military stability funds, reporting programs, fees, fines, and asset transfers).
• Business, educational, and military-related sectors (distributors, schools, space and transportation interests) that would be impacted by new reporting requirements, commissions, and governance structures.

Key Provisions

• Immediately upon adoption, designates the listed bills as the special and paramount order of business for the 16th legislative day, ahead of regular or unfinished business.
• HB326: Amends retirement provisions for Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers to allow full retirement benefits after 25 years of service (references to specific sections).
• HB334: Exempts from public disclosure the personal information of law enforcement officers included on economic interest forms (Section 36-25-14 amended).
• HB203: Adds fentanyl and fentanyl analogues to Schedule I controlled substances and establishes criminal penalties for trafficking (multiple sections amended).
• HB75: Establishes a Wholesale to Retail Accountability Program (WRAP) with standardized reporting for beer/wine distributors and tobacco sellers, plus an industry advisory group.
• HB274: Creates the Military Stability Fund and outlines expenditures, required project plans, local matching funds, and awards by the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission.
• HB222: Allows municipalities to rehire retired law enforcement officers and firefighters if locally authorized (amends Sec. 36-25-13).
• HB176: Creates the Alabama Space Authority, outlining membership, powers, and relation to the Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
• HB264: Expands the scope of qualified trusts to include benefits from certain pension, stock bonus, and profit-sharing plans to be excluded from federal bankruptcy laws.
• HB151: Transfers the Marine Police Division from ALEA to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (amends Sec. 41-27-6).
• HB182: Increases the maximum attorney fee for indigent defense in juvenile court (amends Sec. 15-12-21).
• HB341: Authorizes the Home Builders Licensure Board to collect hearing costs, increase fines for violations, and revoke certain licenses (amends multiple sections).
• HB221: Establishes a Transportation Commission with defined duties and compensation; allows appointment of the Transportation Department director; exempts the department from the Budget Management Act (amendsSecs. 23-1-21, 23-1-21.2).
• HB81: Allows conversion of motor vehicles to run on compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas and extends related weight allowances (amends Sec. 32-9-20).
• HB50: Requires law enforcement to use only reasonable force and directs the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission to adopt related policies.
• HB76: Revises environmental management provisions related to central waste treatment facilities, permits, bonds/financial assurances, and related fees (amendsSecs. 22-25C-1, 22-25C-2).
• HB275: Allows access for military recruiters and the Department of Homeland Security to public schools (amends Sec. 16-1-25).
• HB180: Authorizes Briarwood Presbyterian Church to hire certified law enforcement officers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative