SB249 Alabama 2021 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law (Act 2019-374), certain employers relocating call centers are required to notify the state within a specified time frame prior to relocation.
This bill would define certain terms used in existing law and would require employers relocating call centers to notify the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce of the relocation rather than the Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
This bill would also limit the amount of civil penalties assessed to an employer.
This bill would be retroactive to September 1, 2019, which was the effective date of Act 2019-374.
Relating to call centers; to amend Sections 1, 2, and 6 of Act 2019-374, 2019 Regular Session, now appearing as Sections 41-23-230, 41-23-231, and 41-23-235, Code of Alabama 1975, to define certain terms; to require employers relocating call centers to notify the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce of the relocation rather than the Director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; to limit the amount of civil penalties assessed to an employer; and to provide for retroactive effect to September 1, 2019.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2021 | S | Assigned Act No. 2021-276. |
| April 15, 2021 | S | Enrolled |
| April 15, 2021 | H | Signature Requested |
| April 15, 2021 | S | Passed Second House |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 820 |
| April 13, 2021 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| March 3, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 25, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business |
| February 25, 2021 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 270 |
| February 25, 2021 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| February 24, 2021 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 23, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB249 Alabama 2021 Session - Enrolled |
| Bill Text | SB249 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature