SR67 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR67 creates a special priority calendar that places six Senate bills on the special order of business for the seventeenth legislative day, giving them precedence over other measures.

What This Bill Does

It designates SB90, SB313, SB302, SB129, SB243, and SB236 to be considered as the special order of business on the 17th day. Each bill would be scheduled for priority debate and possible passage ahead of other matters while the calendar remains in effect. The resolution itself does not enact these laws but directs the Senate to address these six proposals on that session day. Topics covered include broadband expansion, a voting rights amendment, Lifeline program administration, franchisee protections, motor vehicle tax administration, and a medical marijuana program.

Who It Affects

• Residents in unserved areas who may benefit from a revised broadband grant program.
• Voters in Alabama, since the proposed constitutional amendment would establish US citizenship as a requirement to vote.
• Recipients and administrators of Lifeline and other public assistance programs.
• Franchisees and franchisers who would be subject to new protections and penalties related to franchise relationships.
• Motor vehicle owners, taxpayers, and the tax collection officials affected by the new final settlement deadline and civil penalties.
• People who may use medical marijuana and those concerned with possession prosecutions, due to the program and related defenses.

Key Provisions

• SB90 would revise the broadband grant program to provide broadband in unserved areas and would amend sections 41-23-212, 41-23-213, and 41-23-214.
• SB313 would add a constitutional amendment stating that only United States citizens have the right to vote.
• SB302 would modify the administration of Lifeline qualifying public assistance programs by amending Sec. 37-2A-7.
• SB129 would establish the Protect Alabama Small Businesses Act to regulate franchisers and representatives and to prevent fraud, unfair business practices, and abuses of franchisees, including penalties.
• SB243 would require final settlement of motor vehicle ad valorem taxes by November 1 each year with the State Comptroller's office and establish civil penalties, amending Sec. 40-5-44.
• SB236 would establish a Medical Marijuana program and a defense against prosecution for marijuana possession, adding and amending several sections (including 2-33-1 to 2-33-8, 2-33-20 to 2-33-23, 2-33-40 to 2-33-49 and 13A-12-213, 13A-12-214, 13A-12-214.2, 13A-12-214.3).

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative