Gaming, Alabama Education Lottery established, Alabama Education Lottery Corporation and Alabama Gaming Commission estab. to license and regulate gaming, negotiation of compact with Poarch Creek Indians Authority, const. amend.

Digital Expansion Authority, composition and duties, development of Statewide Connectivity Plan, Alabama University Research Alliance, created, Alabama Digital Finance Authority created, Connect Alabama Act of 2021

Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment

Lottery, authorized, Alabama Lottery Corporation, powers and duties provided, distrib. of proceeds, Lottery Retailer Advisory Board, created, Alabama Education Lottery Act

Gaming, legislative intent, definitions, provided, Alabama Gaming Commission powers and duties, further provided, advisory board created to the commission, distribution of funds to the Gaming Trust Fund

Lottery and gaming, certain campaign contributions by operator of gaming facilities prohibited under certain conditions, certain criminal penalties updated, Secs. 13A-12-32 to 13A-12-39, inclusive, added; Secs. 11-47-111, 13A-12-29, 13A-12-50 to 13A-12-58, inclusive, 13A-12-70 to 13A-12-76, inclusive, 13A-12-90 to 13A-12-92, inclusive, repealed; Secs. 13A-11-9, 13A-12-20, 13A-12-21, 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-24, 13A-12-25, 13A-12-26, 13A-12-27, 13A-12-28, 13A-12-30 am'd.

Schools, Open Schools Act created, K-12 school district, required to enroll students from outside the attendance area of the school district, limitations, execeptions, duties of the local board of education provided

Calhoun Co., civil service system, procedure to fill vacancies in classified service, employment of temporary employees, Secs. 45-8-120.09, 45-8-120.12 am'd.

Randall A. Estes Memorial Bridge, the Nances Creek Bridge in Calhoun Co., named

Taiwan, relation with the United States and State of Alabama, commended

Paperwork Reduction Committee, created in Act 2001-475, Governor urged to implement

Municipalities, provide that any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 municipality that does not create and adopt a municipal plan is ineligible for Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs grants, Sec. 11-52-2 am'd.

Clemons, Adam B., commended

Legislature, amending joint rules, quorum not present, presiding officers may set the date and time, when Gov. has declared a state of emergency

Common Core Curriculum Standards, terminated, prior courses of study to be implemented

Taxation, check-off contribution to State Park Division of the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Dept. of Mental Health or the Alabama Medicaid Agency, Sec. 40-18-140 am'd.

Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, local revenue projections provided for charter school applicants, terms for amt of local revenue following child from non-charter public to public charter school provided, Sec. 16-6F-10 am'd.

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.

Permanent Joint Transportation Committee, membership, Sec. 29-2-2 am'd.

Public K-12 Education, State Board of Education renamed the Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, members appointed by Governor, State Superintendent of Education renamed as the Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, secretary appointed by commission, Governor to appoint team to advise commission on functions and duties of St. Dept. of Edu., const. amend.

Education, Alabama Commission on Elementary and Secondary Education, Governor required to consult with all minority caucuses when appointing members to the commission, contingent effective date

Domestic animals, person who rescues from vehicle, immunity from liability under certain circumstances

Alzheimer's Awareness Day, April 30, 2019, proclaimed

Legislative Services Agency Bassett Conference Room, named

Ethics, Alabama Ethics Act, Secs. 36-25-3.1, 36-25-3.2, 36-25-3.3, 36-25-4.4, 36-25-7.1, 36-25-7.2 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-2, 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-4.2, 36-25-5, 36-25-5.1, 36-25-7, 36-25-8, 36-25-9, 36-25-10, 36-25-11, 36-25-12, 36-25-13, 36-25-14, 36-25-15, 36-25-17, 36-25-18, 36-25-19, 36-25-23, 36-25-24, 36-25-26, 36-25-27am'd; Sections 36-25-1.1 and 36-25-6 repealed

Calhoun Co., Alexandria, license commissioner and revenue commissioner, branch office, funding by co. gen. fund, other branch office authorized

Anniston, council-manager, city council, transfer of appropriations, Act 404, 1953 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-8A-23.176 am'd.

Income tax, individuals, standard deduction increased based on certain adjusted gross income for, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.

Brewbaker, Senator Dick, distinguished legislative service, commended

Holtzclaw, Senator William L., distinguished legislative service, commended

Glover, Senator Rusty, distinguished legislative service, commended

Pittman, Senator Lee "Trip", distinguished legislative service, commended

Dial, Senator Gerald, distinguished legislative service, commended

Hightower, Senator Bill, distinguished legislative service, commended

Smith, Senator Harri Anne, distinguished legislative service, commended

Williams, Senator Phillip W., distinguished legislative service, commended

Sanders, Senator Hank, distinguished legislative service, commended

Sandord, Senator Paul, distinguished legislative service, commended

Blackwell, Senator Slade, distinguished legislative service, commended

Public Accounts, Legislative Committee convening

Aronov, Josephine Ilyssa, commended

State of Character, Alabama redesignated

Pittman, Senator Trip, honorary designation

Senators Linda Coleman-Madison, Priscilla Dunn, Vivian Davis Figures, and Harri Anne Smith, highly honored and recognized

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.

Constitution, Chief Justice required to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and each regular session every 10 years thereafter, const. amend.

Class 5 municipalities, animal control officers, certified by municipalities, employment authorized under chief of police, civil penalties authorized

Retirement System, Board of Control, Employees' Retirement System of Alabama, membership revised, technical changes made, Sec. 36-27-23 am'd.

Taxation, adjusted gross income range expanded for maximum standard deductions, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.

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.

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

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.

New Markets Development Act, Secs. 41-9-216 to 41-9-219.7, inclusive, repealed

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Joint Legislative Task Force on Budget Reform, continued

Community College Advisory Council on Outcome-Based Funding, created

Senate Black Caucus, and Black History Month, recognized

Trump, Donald J., commended

Calhoun Co., bingo games, adjusted gross proceeds designated for charitable or educational purposes, Secs. 45-8-150.07, 45-8-150.08 am'd.

Motor vehicles, autonomous technology, operation and testing, ALEA, drivers license endorsement

Deputy sheriffs, practice of law, prohibition removed, Sec. 34-3-14 am'd.

Elections, ballots, reorder offices and candidates names, Sec. 17-6-25 am'd.

Economic development, Alabama Jobs Act, development of certain closed military installations subject to jobs credit under certain conditions, Act 2015-27, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs.40-18-370, 40-18-376.2 am'd.

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

Class 5 municipalities, establish certified animal control officers, authorize imposition of civil penalties by

Schools, Preparing and Rewarding Educational Professionals (PREP) Act of 2016, procedure for evaluating and observing teachers and principals on student performance, Legislative-School Performance Recognition Program implemented, Alabama Teacher Recruitment Fund established, appropriation from Education Trust Fund to the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program, Alabama Teacher Recruitment Fund, and the Alabama Teacher Mentor Program, increase years of service to attain tenured status, Secs. 16-6C-3, 16-24C-4 am'd.

Judges, abolish a judgeship in the 29th Judicial Circuit, Secs. 9, 10, and 11 of Act 85-546, 1985 Reg. Sess., repealed; Sec. 12-17-20 am'd.

Emergency Task Force, school safety and security, created

McMichael, Jonathan, outstanding public service, commended

Roth, Lillian, commended

Shared Revenue Fund, estab. in St. Treasury, deposit of any revenue earmarked for Education Trust Fund and General Fund for fiscal year 2017-2018, distrib. to Education Trust Fund and General Fund based on percentages, const. amend.

Interim Senate Tax Relief Committee, created

Lobbying, prohibiting certain public officials from serving as a lobbyist for a two-year period, Secs. 36-25-13, 36-25-23 am'd.

County commissions, limited home rule provisions, limited powers over certain county affairs and county programs provided for, subject to local laws, const. amend.

General contractor regulation, exemptions for residence and private dwellings may not be restricted by municipal governing or regulatory bodies, Sec. 34-8-7 am'd.

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

Driver's licenses, third party agents issuing examinations, driver education instructors at private driving schools, further authorized, Sec. 32-6-3 am'd.

Jacksonville State University, board of trustees membership revised, term decreased, Sec. 16-52-3 am'd.

Employees' Retirement System, retirees and beneficiaries, one-time lump-sum additional payment

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, composition of nominating committee and process for nominating, appointing and confirming members revised, certain duties of president transferred to board, provides further for payment of expenses, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-23, 16-49-28 am'd.

Workers' Compensation Law, revision of defintions, Department of Labor approves reimbursements, out of state inquiries, settlements, evidence, advanced payments, maximum comp. limits, burial expenses, physician panels, delete certain verification requirements, stipulations for trials, judge's order within 90 days, mutally agreed contracts, Secs. 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-11.1, 25-5-35, 25-5-56, 25-5-57, 25-5-67, 25-5-68, 25-5-77, 25-5-80, 25-5-81, 25-5-88, 25-5-90, 25-5-110, 25-5-117, 25-5-197, 25-5-293, 25-5-310, 25-5-311, 25-5-312, 25-5-313, 25-5-314, 25-5-316 am'd.

Anniston, city council, selection of accountant, restriction on using the same accountant for more than three years deleted, Sec. 45-8A-23.069 am'd.

Court costs, restitution, collection proceedings by district attorney, fee, distribution of pro rata share to victim, Secs. 12-17-225, 12-17-225.2, 12-17-225.3, 12-17-225.4, 12-17-225.7 am'd.

Charter schools, public charter schools authorized, Alabama Public Charter School Commission created, application, accountability, operation, funding, School Choice and Student Opportunity Act

Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment

General appropriations, Alabama Medicaid Agency appropriation limited to ten percent of total of state funds under Legislature's control, Department of Corrections appropriation limited to five and one half percent, limits exceeded under certain conditions, Section 71, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, am'd., const. amend.

Employment discrimination, prohibited based on race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age

Pharmacy audit procedures, Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act, audit procedures altered, amended claims, overpayments, records required by federal or state law, confidentiality of audit info, appeals, Secs. 27-45-30 to 27-45-38, inclusive, added; Secs. 27-45-1 to 27-45-9, inclusive, 34-23-184 am'd.

Calhoun and Cherokee Counties, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, within corporate limits

Accountability Act of 2013, revised to clarify intent of educational choice, define academic year, define family, further provide for tax credits, limits amount of administrative and operating expenses paid from revenue, annual reporting to Department of Revenue, Secs. 16-6D-4, 16-6D-9 am'd.

Finance Department, Divisions of Facilities, Leasing, Construction and Energy Management created, duties, certain duties of state Building Commission transferred to, Secs. 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-261, 41-9-141 am'd; Secs. 41-4-183, 41-6A-4(10), 41-9-140, 41-9-142 repealed

Gambling, constitutional amendments in Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Mobile, Etowah Calhoun, St. Clair, Walker, Covington, Macon, Houston, Morgan, Russell, Lowndes, Limestone, and Greene Counties and City of Jasper, authorizing bingo to be conducted by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations repealed, const. amend.

Jacksonville, corp. limits alt. description clarified, Act 2015-332, 2015 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Motor vehicle, remote sales, sales and use tax, distribution to General Fund, Secs. 40-23-61, 40-23-85, 40-23-174 am'd.

Alabama Lottery and Alabama Lottery Corporation estab., gaming regulated at racetracks where pari-mutuel wagering currently legal, state gross receipts tax and local gross receipts tax levied, tax on vendors of gaming equipment levied, disposition of proceeds provided, Alabama Lottery and Gaming Commission created to regulate and administer gaming, Governor authorized to negotiate a compact with Poarch Band of Indians, constitutional amendment

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

House of Representatives, Senate notified that House is in session and ready to transact business

Calhoun Co., bingo games, adjusted gross proceeds define, Secs. 45-8-150.07, 45-8-150.08 am'd.

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business

Senate, House of Representatives notified that Senate is in session and ready to transact business

State Law Enforcement Agency, enforcement unit of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, transferred to, Act 2013-67, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Sec. 41-27-6 am'd.

Cosmetology and Barbering, Board of, exemption provided for any barber who has practiced for at least 10 years before August 1, 2013, Sec. 34-7B-13 am'd.

Impeachment, Article 7, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed and readopted, const. amend.

Mental Health, substance abuse, counties and municipalities, drug rehabilitation homes to be approved by governing authority of municipality or county, Sec. 22-50-17 am'd.

Employees' Retirement System, one-time lump-sum additional payment to retirement allowance of certain retirees and beneficiaries

Construction Recruitment Institute, membership of Board of Directors increased, appointing authorities altered, Sec. 40-10-724 am'd.

Piedmont, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, off-premises sales, referendum

Flexible School Calendar Act, temporary calendar parameters removed, local board of education may provide for 1080 instructional hours, Sec. 16-13-231am'd.

Landlord and tenant act, refunds of deposits, landlord obligation, termination of lease, abandonment of property and eviction procedures, further provided for, Secs. 35-9A-201, 35-9A-421, 35-9A-423 am'd.

Statewide 911 Board, additional members, 911 charges per account limited, application to digital transmission links, clarified, Secs. 11-98-1, 11-98-4.1, 11-98-5 am'd.

Weaver, corp. limits, alt.

Weaver, corp. limits alt.

Public education, reduction-in-force policies, contents further provided for, significant factors specified, compliance with antidiscrimination laws required, Sec. 16-1-33 am'd.

Ethics Law, lobbying, term legislative body defined to include members of both houses of Legislature, further restrictions of former members after term, Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-23 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, City of Riverside, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages authorized by election

Pell City, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales

County commissions, home rule, limited power to establish, personnel policies, community, transportation and emergency assistance programs, policies for operation of county offices and elections and polling places, const. amend.

Authorities formed to develop former military installations, competitive bids, requirement that authority bid contracts removed, Sec.11-92B-24 am'd.

Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment beyond 30 days, time frame to hold pre-bid meetings specified, review of invoices in specified time frame required, alteration of contract allowed under certain circumstances, Sec. 39-2-2, 39-2-12 am'd.

Anniston, employees of city, police and fire to remain under civil service, new employees and certain other employees made at-will employees, Act 404, 1953 Reg. Sess., Act 592, 1953 Reg. Sess., am'd.; Secs. 45-8A-22.01, 45-8A-22.02, 45-8A-22.03, 45-8A-22.08, 45-8A-22.09, 45-8A-22.10, 45-8A-22.11, 45-8A-22.12, 45-8A-22.13, 45-8A-23.091 am'd.

Political parties, qualifying fees for candidates for election to public office at primary elections, amount of fee increased to up to 5 percent of salary of office sought, Sec. 17-13-47 am'd.

Animal Control Officer, training and certification, Alabama Animal Control Association, Alabama Peace Officers' Standard and Training Commission, develop uniform program, continuing education

Political party, allowed to make contributions to local party affiliate and subsets, Sec. 17-5-15 am'd.

Primary elections, pollwatchers appointed by political parties authorized to observe, Secs. 17-8-7, 17-13-11 am'd.

Victims' Compensation Act, to ensure that victims obtain a pro-rata share of court-ordered restitution collected before other distributions are made, Sec. 12-17-225.4 am'd.

Economic Development, entertain industry incentives, qualifed production project, qualified expenditure available for rebate or exemption increased, Sec. 41-7A-48, am'd; Act 2012-212, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session

Irons, Senator Tammy, commended

Taylor, Senator Bryan, commended

McGill, Senator Shadrack, commended

Beason, Senator Scott, commended

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Federal regulatory process, Congress urged to inform public of the importance of the oversight of the federal regulatory process

Law Enforcement Agency, state, created, secretary appointed by Governor, law enforcement and investigative, and homeland security functions of, consolidated and reorganized, secretary to serve as chair of the Criminal Justice Information Center Commission, certain Public Safety Funds, created, Secs. 41-9-592, 41-9-593 am'd.

Anniston, alcoholic beverages, sale for off-premise consumption each day of the week

Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment beyond 30 days, time frame to hold pre-bid meetings specified, review of invoices in specified time frame required, alteration of contract allowed under certain circumstances, Sec. 39-2-2, 39-2-12 am'd.

Mental Health, substance abuse, counties and municipalities, drug rehabilitation homes to be approved by governing authority of municipality or county, Sec. 22-50-17 am'd.

Weaver, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, off-premises sales, referendum

Weaver, corp. limits alt.

Accountability Act of 2013, amended to provide that no public or nonpublic school shall be forced to enroll a student pursuant to Act __ , 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Construction Recruitment Institute, membership of Board of Directors increased, appointing authorities altered, Sec. 40-10-724 am'd.

Public Authorities, formed from former military installations, competitive bids, requirement that authority bid contracts removed, Sec.11-92B-24 am'd.

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, composition of nominating committee and process for nominating, appointing and confirming members revised, certain duties of president transferred to board, Secs. 16-49-20, 16-49-23 am'd.; Sec. 16-49-29 repealed

Legislature, current member who was an employee of state government or teacher on December 1, 2010, allowing continued employment indefinitely, Sec. 29-1-26 am'd.

State Employees' Health Insurance Plan and Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, creation of the Public Employees' Health Insurance Board to govern the plans, membership and qualifications, revision of membership of the Public Education Flexible Employee Benefits Board, the Healthcare Data Advisory Council, and the Alabama Prescription Cost Initiative, Secs. 9-10A-20, 11-91-8, 12-5A-9, 16-13-231, 16-25A-1, 16-25A-2, 16-25A-2.1, 16-25A-3, 16-25A-7, 16-25A-8, 16-25A-15, 16-25A-16, 16-25A-17, 16-25A-42, 22-11A-118, 36-1-6.2, 36-27-6.4, 36-29-1, 36-29-3, 36-29-5, 36-29-6, 36-29-13, 36-29-14, 36-29-14.1, 36-29-15, 36-29-17, 36-29-18, 36-29-19.9, 36-29A-2, 36-34-2, 36-35-3, 36-36-1, 36-36-3, 36-36-4, 36-36-5, 36-36-6, 36-36-7, 41-10-725 am'd.

Deferred presentment services, define principal balance, common database, limits on interest that can be charged, violations, Secs. 5-18A-2, 5-18A-12, 5-18A-13, 5-18A-16 am'd.

Workers' Compensation Law, revision of defintions, Department of Labor approves reimbursements, out of state inquiries, settlements, evidence, advanced payments, maximum comp. limits, burial expenses, physician panels, delete certain verification requirements, stipulations for trials, judge's order within 90 days, mutally agreed contracts, Secs. 25-5-1, 25-5-3, 25-5-35, 25-5-56, 25-5-57, 25-5-67, 25-5-68, 25-5-77, 25-5-80, 25-5-81, 25-5-88, 25-5-90, 25-5-117, 25-5-197, 25-5-293, 25-5-310, 25-5-311, 25-5-312, 25-5-313, 25-5-314, 25-5-316 am'd.

Public Safety, Secretary of Public Safety created; Public Safety Fund created, certain investigative and law enforcement function of various state entities consolidated, Department of Public Safety reorganized, Homeland Security Department eliminated, uniform changes by Code Commissioner required

Committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session of the Legislature.

Constitutional Revision Commission, additional members provided

Governor, committee appointed to notify that Legislature is in session and ready for the transaction of business