J.T. Waggoner

Relating to taxation; to exempt the Alabama Eye Bank from sales and use taxes

Taxation; Alabama Wildlife Center, extend the exemption from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Taxation; Alabama Audubon, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Public utilities; private sewer or wastewater systems, authorized to come under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission

Coach Safely Act; procedures and penalties for noncompliant youth athletic associations, provided

Jefferson County, filling of vacancies on county commission and election dates further provided for

Community development districts, annexation of a district into a municipality authorized

Jefferson County, Birmingham City Council, salaries

Frank Caskey, commended

Judge Carole Smitherman, commended

Committee appointed to notify Governor that the Legislature is in session

Abbie Stockard, Miss America, commended

Alabama's 2024 Export Record, Commending

Senator Greg Reed, commended

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Alabama Grocers Association, 35th Anniversary, recognized

Supporting national efforts to expand timber production and streamline policies to enhance forest management

Urging the Trump Administration, the United States Secretary of Defense, and the United States Secretary of the Air Force to establish a permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama

Donald Wayne Armstrong, death mourned

William Jelks Cabaniss, Jr., death mourned

National Small Business Week, May 4-10, 2025, recognized

Robert Andrew Ferguson, death mourned

Notifying the House of Representatives of the Convening of the Senate

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Motor vehicles; elements of driving a vehicle in distracted manner changed

Tourism improvement districts, provides for establishment, renewal, dissolution, operation, and activities

Municipal officials, requires officials to participate in training

Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program amended, loan qualifications revised, administering agency changed

Community development districts, additional criteria for establishment of district on impounded reservoir created by river from wilderness area, sale of alcoholic beverages authorized

Research and Development Corridors; establishment of by counties and Class 1 municipalities as public corporation authorized; provide for the powers of research and development corridors.

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

Alabama's 2023 Export Record, Commending

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Ronald Reagan Day, recognized

National Space Exploration Day, Observed

Alabama Writer's Forum, commending

Designating August 8, 2024, as Day of Clogging

Mike Murphy, commended

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To amend Section 40-9-12, Code of Alabama 1975, regarding tax exemptions, to change the name of the National Foundation to reflect its current name, the March of Dimes Inc.

Relating to sales and use taxes; to amend Section 40-23-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to exempt The Mike Slive Foundation from payment of state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes.

Relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; to add Section 28-3A-6.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize a licensed manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages to donate a limited amount of alcoholic beverages to a licensed nonprofit special event.

Relating to municipalities; to amend Section 11-42-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to validate and ratify under certain conditions any municipal annexation by any municipality prior to the effective date of this act notwithstanding any procedural defect by the municipality.

Relating to the Alabama Security Regulatory Board; to amend Sections 34-27C-2 and 34-27C-4, Code of Alabama 1975; to delete conflicting language regarding compensation of board members; and to provide further for criminal history background checks on applicants for licensure or certification and renewal.

To authorize any county, municipality, or governmental entity subject to a countywide civil service system to elect by a majority vote of the county or municipal governing body to opt out of the countywide civil service system; to require the county, municipality, or governmental entity to adopt a human resources policy and procedures manual; and to require the county, municipality, or governmental entity to notify the director of the countywide civil service system of its decision to withdraw from the system.

Relating to education; to create the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program to be administered by the State Treasurer; to define "eligible institutions"; to authorize the State Treasurer to establish terms and conditions of loans; to require reporting of contract terms and on the operation of the program; to establish the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Loan Program Fund in the State Treasury to receive appropriations from the Legislature for funding loans and loan repayments; and to provide for recovery of amounts due.

Relating to motor vehicles; to add Section 32-5A-350.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the prohibition against using a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle; to further provide for the prohibition; to further provide exceptions; to further provide criminal penalties for a violation; to provide a warning period for a violation; to amend Section 32-5A-351, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the assessment of administrative penalties; to repeal Section 32-5A-350, Code of Alabama 1975; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Relating to Jefferson County; to amend Section 45-37-90.03 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2015-213, establishing the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center Authority, to provide for two additional members on the board of directors and to further provide for vacancies on the board of directors under certain conditions.

Relating to motor vehicle registration and distinctive motor vehicle license plates; to authorize the issuance of a distinctive motor vehicle license plate to benefit brain cancer research.

Relating to Jefferson County; to amend Section 45-37-91.04 of the Code of Alabama 1975, providing for the board of directors of the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitor's Bureau, to provide for the appointment of an additional member of the board of directors.

To authorize the governing body of the City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, pursuant to Amendment No. 373 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 217 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to increase the rate at which there is levied and collected by the city, on all taxable property situated within the city, the special ad valorem tax for public school purposes authorized in Amendment No. 56 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 216.04 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to a maximum rate, for any tax year of the city, which is equal to $3.54 on each one hundred dollars ($100) (35.4 mills on each dollar) of assessed value.

COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO NOTIFY GOVERNOR THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION.

COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ESCORT GOVERNOR TO JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE.

COMMENDING ALABAMA'S 2022 RECORD EXPORT SALES AND RECOGNIZING ALABAMA'S INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND EXPORT PROFESSIONSALS, TRADE PARTERNSHIPS, AND ALABMA BUSINESSES THAT EXPORT THEIR PRODUCTS.

SUPPORTING THE WEEK OF APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2023, AS NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK AND COMMENDING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OF ALABAMA.

COMMENDING RODNEY E. HOOD ON HIS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.

COMMENDING MS. SUZANNE RESPESS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

COMMENDING MRS. DARLENE A. NEGROTTO FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

OBSERVING JULY 20

RECOGNIZING ALABAMA'S TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE AND ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE.

SJR Commending Mr. Jeff Norris for Outstanding Professional Achievement.

CONGRATULATING THE VESTAVIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS 7A STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

NOTIFYING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONVENING OF THE SENATE.

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DESIGNATING A JOINT SESSION TO HONOR THE HONORABLE UNITED STATES SENATOR RICHARD SHELBY.

NOTIFYING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONVENING OF THE SENATE.

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Motor vehicles, motor vehicle dealers, off-site sale requirements, further provided, Sec. 40-12-395 am'd.

Emergency medical services, declared to be for a public purpose

Commerce, online marketplaces, certain disclosures required to be made by certain high-volume third-party sellers, consumer protections provided

Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), racing commission, appointment of members by county legislative delegation, all members to vote, chairs to call meeting, Secs. 11-65-2, 11-65-5 am'd.

Class 6 municipality, with staggered terms, mayor and council terms revised and extended

Secretary of State, boards and commissions, membership, maintenance on website, annual reports of board membership to Legislature, Dept. of Examiners of Public Accounts to review appointment expiration dates for statutory authority and compliance, Sec. 36-14-17 am'd.

Governor, authorize the appoint honorary generals in the National Guard

Walter C. Givhan Parkway, portion of Alabama Highway 8, relocated and named

Ermert, Michael Dwayne, death mourned

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

Callahan, Congressman Herbert Leon, Jr., death mourned

Biddle, Elizabeth Berry, death mourned

National Space Exploration Day, July 20th, observed

Alabama's International Trade and Export Professionals, commended

Carpenter, Malcom, death mourned

National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2022, recognized

Municipal Fees and Fines Study Task Force, created

Spencer Bachus Parkway, portion of Interstate 22, from the Walker County and Jefferson County Line to Interstate 65, named, in honor of Congressman Spencer Bachus.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized

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

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

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

Municipal elections, dates for, revised, ballot printing requirements further provided for, time frames for run-off elections specified, Secs. 11-46-6, 11-46-21, 11-46-22, 11-46-25, 11-46-26, 11-46-55, 17-11-12 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages delivery service permit, authorizes delivery of alcoholic beverages from certain licensed retailers to adult residents in state, Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, delivery service license, established, requirements for issuance, limits on delivery of beer, wine, and spirits, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-3-1, 28-3A-13, 28-3A-14 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages, delivery service license, established, requirements for issuance, limits on delivery of beer, wine, and spirits, Secs. 28-1-4, 28-3-1, 28-3A-13, 28-3A-14 am'd.

Alcoholic beverages,to create permitting procedure to allow certain wine manufacturers to ship wine directly to consumers in state, to require licensed importers and manufacturers of wine to enter into exclusive franchise agreements with wholesalers, and to provide for reporting requirement and penalties, Secs. 28-3A-6.1, 28-8A-1 to 28-8A-11, inclusive, added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

Crimes and offenses, Retail Crime Prevention Act, crimes of theft by shoplifting, organized retail theft created, certain recordkeeping requirements for sale and purchase of stored value cards, provided

Athletic Trainers, Board of, treatment of physically active individual provided, relationship between trainer and supervising or referring physician provided, Jt. Committee of St. Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Athletic Trainers created, Sec. 34-40-3.2 added; Secs. 34-40-2, 34-40-3, 34-40-5, 34-40-6, 34-40-9, 34-40-10, 34-40-15, 34-40-16 am'd.

Shelby Co., privately owned sewer systems using public rights-of-way of public roads, required to be regulated and certified by PSC, const. amend.

Taxation, CARES Act, exempts Alabama income tax relating to the coronavirus pandemic

Technology, Alabama Council on Advanced Technology, estab., to advise Governor and Legislature, members, duties

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

Technology Sector, economic contributions to the state, recognized

Three On a String, legendary Birmingham band, commended

Public Service Recognition Week, May 2-8, 2021, recognized

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2021, recognized

Dixon, Larry Dean, death mourned

Supermarket Employees Day, Feb. 22, 2021, recognized

Veterans and military families, commended

National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2021, recognized

Alabama's Exports and International Trade Professionals, commended

Lathan, Terry, commended

Alabama's retail sector, recognized

POW/MIA Day, Septemberl 17, 2021, designated

Water infrastructure projects, supporting local control of

National Gold Star Children's Day, August 1, 2021, recognized

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

Marsh, Del, commended

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

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

Athletic Trainers, Board of, treatment of physically active individual provided, relationship between trainer and supervising or referring physician provided, Jt. Committee of St. Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Athletic Trainers created, Sec. 34-40-3.2 added; Secs. 34-40-2, 34-40-3, 34-40-5, 34-40-6, 34-40-9, 34-40-10, 34-40-15, 34-40-16 am'd.

Private investigation, licensure of private investigator apprentices established, licensure of private investigation agencies required, Secs. 34-25B-12.1, 34-25B-40 to 34-25B-45, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-25B-2, 34-25B-3,34-25B-10, 34-25B-12, 34-25B-14,34-25B-17, 34-25B-22, 34-25B-26 am'd.

General election, revise election schedule for November 3, 2020, election

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

Alcoholic beverages delivery service permit, authorizes delivery of alcoholic beverages from certain licensed retailers to adult residents in state, Sec. 28-3A-3.1 added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

Shelby Co., privately owned sewer systems using public rights-of-way of public roads, required to be regulated and certified by PSC, const. amend.

Alcoholic beverages,to create permitting procedure to allow certain wine manufacturers to ship wine directly to consumers in state, to require licensed importers and manufacturers of wine to enter into exclusive franchise agreements with wholesalers, and to provide for reporting requirement and penalties, Secs. 28-3A-6.1, 28-8A-1 to 28-8A-11, inclusive, added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.

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

Birmingham Irish Cultural Society, commended

Alabama Grocers Association, commended

Exports, Alabama's record for 2019, commended

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, March 2020, recognized

Technology Industry and emerging technology job sectors', impact on state's economy, recognized

Harris, Elmer B., death mourned

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

ClasTran, Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium, exempt from all sales and use taxes

American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities, Inc., sales and use tax, exempt

Motor vehicles, distracted driving, use of cell phone while operating a motor vehicle prohibited, exceptions

Taxation, Alabama Eye Bank, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Civitan International, Inc., exempt from all sales and use taxes

Mountain Brook, alcoholic beverage, Sunday sales, city council authorized to commence at 10:00 a.m.

Retirement, benefits for local employers participating in ERS, retirement benefits given to Tier I plan members authorized for Tier II plan members, Sec. 36-27-6.5 added

Pharmacy Bd., appeals of decisions to circuit court, venue in county where bond is located, Sec. 34-23-94 am'd.

Alabama Security Regulatory Board, bd. auth. to hold hearings and issue subpoenas, fees set by rule of board, classroom training requirements provided and modified by rule of board, practice without license a Class A misdemeanor, Secs. 34-27C-1 to 34-27C-5, inclusive, 34-27C-7 to 34-27C-13, inclusive, 34-27C-16, 34-27C-17, 34-27C-18 am'd.

Mountain Brook, ad valorem tax for schools, city council authorized to levy, referendum

Municipalities, council-manager form of government, procedures and timing further provided for, petition and election required, ballot, Secs. 11-43A-1.1, 11-43A-7, 11-43A-8 am'd.

Hoover, ad valorem tax for public schools, increase by 2.4 mills, referendum

Mountain Brook, ad valorem tax for schools, city council authorized to levy, referendum

Alabama Genetic Counselor Act, Board of Genetic Counseling created to license genetic counselors, powers of board, qualifications for licensure, exemptions from licensure provided, funding, and penalties for violations

Motor vehicle rentals, private motor vehicle rentals, subject to all insurance, taxation, and licensing laws and rules relating to rental of

Shelby Co., privately owned sewer systems using public rights-of-way of public roads, required to be regulated and certified by PSC, const. amend.

Hoover, alcoholic beverage, Sunday sales, city council authorized to commence at 10:00 a.m.

Jefferson Co., Retirement System, definitions, pension board, qualification, elections of members, duties, Secs. 45-37-123.01, 45-37-123.21, 45-37-123.22, 45-37-123.24, 45-37-123.53, 45-37-123.54, 45-37-123.82, 45-37-123.101, 45-37-123.103, 45-37-123.104, 45-37-123.151, 45-37-123.195 am'd.

Administrative procedures, minimum threshold for a proposed rule's economic impact set, measures to reduce cost of proposed rules, Secs. 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2, 41-22-23 am'd.

Water Works Bd, incorp. by mun. having assets in four or more counties or serving customers in four or more counties, reorganized, appt. of members, Secs. 11-50-301, 11-50-302, 11-50-303 am'd.

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

Starr, Bryan Bartlett, death mourned

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

Technology Industry and artificial intelligence, impact on state's workforce and economy, recognized

The Greatest Save Teen PSA Program, commended

Burke, Donna, commended

Renew Our Rivers, recognized

Wine, Task Force to Study the Direct Shipment, established

Skin Cancer Awareness Month, May 2019, recognized

Artificial intelligence, Ala. Comm. on, estab. to study and advise Governor and Legislature on state policy issues

Exports, Alabama's record for 2018, commended

Advanced Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Task Force, established

Senate resolution, local application for SB231, SB270, SB310, SB331, SB350, HB99, HB158, and HB232.

Governor, strategic four-year plan, transmit to legislators in electronic format, posting on Governor's website, Sec. 41-19-3 am'd.

Taxation, sales and use tax, Alabama Wildlife Center, exempt from payment of all state, county, and municipal taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.

Jefferson Co., fire districts, exclusion of forest lands, Act 79, 1966 Sp. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-37-140.02 am'd.

Jefferson Co., automobile rental tax, add'l tax levied, Act 2001-550, 2001 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 45-37-244.01 am'd.

Taxation, tax abatements, authorized for data processing centers, extended for five years, Sec. 40-9B-4.1 amd.

Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.

Motor vehicles, overtaking and passing, vehicles to be driven in right lane, with exceptions, Sec. 32-5A-80 am'd.

Legislature, committee appointed to escort Governor to joint session

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

Bolen, William Ossian, Sr., death mourned

Beverage Association, 100th anniversary, recognized

Exports, Alabama's record for 2017, commended

Kellogg, Terry - Commended

Boozer, Young, outstanding service, commended

Cooper, Carl, distiguished military service and 98th birthday, commended

Macon Co., tobacco tax, distrib. of portion for recreational purpose, Sec. 45-44-246 am'd.

Senate resolution, local application for Clay, Jackson, Morgan, and Calhoun Counties

Real Estate Commission, rule making authority clarified, Sec. 34-27-8.1added

Taxation, Alabama Eye Bank, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Hospitals, mailing of directory listing by Public Health Dept., eliminated, Sec. 22-21-33 am'd.

Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers

Class 1 municipality (B'ham), city council, salary

Historic buildings, income tax credit authorized for rehabilitation of

Municipalities, motor vehicles, parking enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals

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.

Municipalities, Class 1 and Class 2, operating under a countywide civil service system, optional program for hiring and pay of public safety employees

Taxation, Hand in Paw, Inc., exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Abortion, minors, parental consent, judicial waiver from, applicability to non resident, Sec. 26-21-4 am'd.

Administrative Procedure Act, rules, notice of intended action, required to contain information about litigation, Sec. 41-22-5 am'd.

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.

Brewer, Albert Preston, death mourned

Sessions, Jeff, nomination and confirmation, commended

Gordon, Barbara Ann Thornton, death mourned

Alabama's record export sales for 2016, commended

Rainbow Omega, commended

McCallum, Phillip, commended

Safe exploration of oil and gas in Gulf of Mexico and continued and expanded federal revenue sharing, supported

Pate, Allen, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Determination of local application of SB62, SB409, HB320, HB435, HB500, and HB592

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Health care providers, Natural Death Act, physicians do not attempt resuscitation orders specifically provided for in medical records, procedures, rules by Board of Health and Board of Medical Examiners, Sec. 22-8A-4.1 added; Secs. 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, 22-8A-8 am'd.

Wildlife Center, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes, Sec. 40-23-5 am'd.

Securities Commission, directors salary to be fixed by commission with approval of State Personnel Board, Sec. 8-6-56 am'd.

Municipalities, motor vehicles, automated photographic parking enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Taxation, Vestavia Hills Soccer Club, exempt from state, co. and municipal sales and use taxes

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, law enforcement officers with state police powers, employment authorized

Jefferson Co., ad valorem tax, special school district add'l tax, procedures for levy, use for public school purposes in district where levied, const. amend.

Taxation, tax credits for rehabilitation of qualified structures, credits extended until 2022, Secs.40-9F-4, 40-9F-7 am'd.

Pistol permits, sheriff authorized to issue to resident of another county, Sec.13A-11-75 am'd.

Taxation, tax sales, judge of probate authorized to use contracted services, products, or electronic means to sell property for unpaid taxes, Sec. 40-10-15 am'd.

Taxation, sales and use taxes, Southern Research Institute exempt from state, county, and municipal taxes

Jefferson Co., municipalities, issuance of license plates, issuance fees and commissions, retention by municipality, retroactive effect, Sec. 45-37-200.03 am'd.

Birmingham, city council, salary and expenses of the members, const. amend.

Governor, invited to address joint session of Legislature, committee appointed to escort to joint session

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

Collins, James E., death mourned

Belcher, David R., death mourned

Exports, efforts to promote Alabama's exports, Made in Alabama campaign, commended

Cuba, Congress urged to normalize relations with, trade barriers lifted

Dixon, Larry D., service to the State of Alabama, commended

Steel industry, importance recognized

Hatchett, George, commended

Gaydosh, Steve, commended

Elected or appointed officials, except for judges, maximum age limitation repealed, general law providing an age restriction prohibited, const. amend.

Class 1 municipality (B'ham), city council, salary

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

Resource Conservation and Development Week, week of September 21st, recognized

Bennett, Jim, death mourned

Drummond, Garry Neil, Sr., death mourned

Environmental Protection Agency, urged to withdraw proposed rules regarding National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Horn, William Fred, recognized

Lord Wedgwood Charity, Inc., exempt from all state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes and lodging taxes

Jefferson Co., ad valorem tax, special school district add'l tax, procedures for levy, use for public school purposes in district where levied, const. amend.

Dogs, limits for chaining and tethering, seizure by humane officer, penalties, Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act

Municipality or county, business license tax, home health agency and hospice, tax due only where headquarters or branch office is located, tax not to be levied only because of delivery of service by employees, Sec 11-51-90.3 added

Drug overdoses, drugs to counteract effects of, physician or dentist authorized to prescribe and persons authorized to administer, alcohol consumption by minors assisting others, immune from liability

Jefferson Co., civic center authority, board members, appointments by Jefferson Co. Legislative Delegation, procedures, Act 547, 1965 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Colleges and Universities, ethics training for members of public boards of trustees required, trustees required to file statements of economic interest

University of Alabama, Board of Trustees, add members nominated by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville Alumni Association, Section 264 (Sec. 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd.

Jefferson Co., municipalities, issuance of license plates, issuance fees and commissions, retention by municipality, retroactive effect, Act 2012-196, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Vestavia Hills, warrant recall fee in municipal court cases, deposit of proceeds into Corrections Fund

Hoover and Vestavia Hills, establishment of entertainment districts by city council, sale of alcoholic beverages further provided for

Bail bonds, regulation of further provided for, Professional Bail Bonding Board created, licensure of bondsmen and recovery agents, continuing education, Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act

Jefferson Co., cities, motor vehicle tags, issuance, issuance fees and commissions, retention by city, Act 2012-196, 2012 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Dogs, limits for chaining and tethering, seizure by humane officer, penalties, Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, authorized to hire certified law enforcement officers

Homewood, corp. limits alt.

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Birmingham Children's Theatre, taxation, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Taxation, Trips for Kids, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes

Health Department, Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State Advisory Council and program established, appointed by State Health Officer, advisory capacity to department

International exports, continued success in growth, commended

Congress, urged to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Motsyk, Olexander, joint session of Legislature called for honoring

Grocers Association, occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary, commended

Motsyk, Olexander, Ukraine Ambassador, welcomed to Alabama Legislature

Shaw, Elmer, death mourned

Senator Gerald Dial Freeway, portion of Interstate 20 from the Alabama-Georgia line west, named

One-Call Notification System Study Commission, created

One-Call Notification System Study Commission, created

Excavation, One-Call Notification System Study Commission, created

Govindan, Balagee, chess coach, commended

Legislature, Task Force on Outdated Boards and Commissions, created, review of existing boards and commissions that are not active

Whitlock, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson, 50th wedding anniversary, commended

Brown, Jennifer, selection as Alabama Teacher of the Year, commended

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), urged to remove Birmingham's 35th Avenue Site from National Priority List (NPL), urging EPA to abandon "air deposition" theory and enforce Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Urging Alabama Congressional delegation to support strengthened trade agreements, protect Alabama iron and steel manufacturing

Homewood, corp. limits alt.

School of Fine Arts, selection of executive committee to transact business in lieu of quorum authorized, Sec. 16-26B-6 am'd.

Professional bondsmen and recovery agents, initial certification by examination developed by Insurance Department required, continuing education required, penalties for noncompliance

Pharmacy Board, members, add member who is a compounding pharmacist, appointment by Governor, Sec. 34-23-90 am'd.

Incarceration, claims for wrongful incarceration, payments subject to legal fee not exceeding 25 percent of claim, Sec. 29-2-160 am'd.

Jefferson Co., judge of probate, place No. 1, confidential judicial assistants, appointment of additional, compensation, retirement

Bids, competitive, contracts for which bids required, threshold amount increased for certain governmental entities, retroactive, Sec. 41-16-21 am'd.

Insurance Department, bail bond surety companies, examination and continuing education requirements, fees, Sec 15-13-160.1 added; Secs. 15-13-159, 15-13-160 am'd.

Public Service Commission, telecommunication services, retail services, complaints procedure not to apply, Sec. 37-2A-4 am'd.

Samford University Foundation, Inc., exempt from sales and use taxes

Jefferson County, personnel board, Citizens Supervisory Commission, composition and duties, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess., am'd

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Real property, affordable rental housing, appraisal of certain Class II property having restrictions by law or covenant must take into account net operating income based on restrictions, requiring Revenue Department to adopt rules to implement

Taxation, allow tax credits to transfer, awarded on a calendar year basis, Act 2013-241, 2013 Reg. Sess, am'd.; Secs. 40-9F-3, 40-9F-4, 40-9F-5 am'd.

Postsecondary Education Department, Chancellor may appoint interim president of two-year schools and colleges, Sec. 16-60-111.9 am'd.

Schools, diabetes, delegation of specific medical procedures and training of certain school personnel relating to insulin, limited liability of public schools and certain school personnel, Alabama Safe at Schools Act

Dixon, Senator Larry, commended

Pate, Rob, commended

Republic of Turkey recognized, Alabama-Turkish friendship encouraged

Brissie, Robert M., death mourned

Moor, M. Eugene, Jr., commended

McCrary, Charles D., commended

Hillburn, Nicholas, commended

Bender, Laure, commended

Howard, Constance Patricia, commended

Lawrence, Caesar, commended

Retirement, retirees of Employees' Retirement System limited to certain annual amount, annual compensation limitation removed for certain law enforcement officers who are retired, Sec. 36-27-8.2 am'd.

Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-3, 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-14, 34-27C-17 am'd.

Improvement districts, additional powers, notice of hearing not required if held during regular meeting, assessment fees on lands included, nonpayment of fees, remedies, bonds, Alabama Improvement District Act amended, Sec. 11-99A-52 added; Secs. 11-99A-9, 11-99A-11, 11-99A-13, 11-99A-17, 11-99A-21, 11-99A-30, 11-99A-42, 11-99A-43 am'd

Administrative Procedure Act, proposed rule changes, posting on website, business authorized to object, agency required to file a Business Economic Impact Statement with committee and Legislative Reference Service, review of all rules, Red Tape Reduction Act, Secs. 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2 added

Municipality, Mayor/Council form of government, council meetings, cancellation for lack of quorum, procedures, Sec. 11-43-50 am'd

Occupational Therapy, definition of occupational therapy, expand referrals for treatment, certain occupational therapists exempt from referral requirement, deletes requirement that Board of Medical Examiners jointly approve certain rules, executive director provided for, Secs. 34-39-3, 34-39-4, 34-39-5, 34-39-6, 34-39-7, 34-39-8, 34-39-11, 34-39-16 am'd.

Emergency Communication Services, creating statewide communication system for emergency first responders, create the Alabama First Responder Wireless Commission, create the First Responder Wireless Commission Fund

Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, use of allocation pursuant to Section 41-15B-2.2 and this act, Finance Director to notify each agency of anticipated allocations, quarterly allocations required, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, Children First Trust Fund receipts for State Board of Education, transferred to State General Fund for fiscal year 2014

Jefferson Co., co. employees, General Retirement System reenacted, numerous acts repealed

Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), racing commission, appointment of members by county legislative delegation, all members to vote, chairs to call meeting, Secs. 11-65-2, 11-65-5 am'd.

Hoover, pretrial diversion program, city authorized to establish, basic operating standards provided

Human Resources, county departments, directors, appointment by State Commissioner, Sec. 38-2-7 am'd; Sec. 38-2-7.1 added

Incarceration, claims for wrongful incarceration, payments subject to legal fee not exceeding 25 percent of claim, Sec. 29-2-160 am'd.

Water works boards, serving counties other than co., where organized, additional board members, term, compensation, coverage by Ethics Law, notice and hearing regarding rate increases

Courts, Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of Judiciary, term limit provided for, const. amend.

Unclaimed property, holders of abandoned property required to file reports with State Treasurer electronically, exceptions, parent of deceased child authorized to claim property, consumer protection measures for property claimed through third party, Secs. 35-12-72, 35-12-76, 35-12-77, 35-12-79, 35-12-84, 35-12-86, 35-12-93 am'd.

Samford University Foundation, Inc., exempt from sales and use taxes

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, Class M motorcycle license including restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle, issuance by Public Safety Department, knowledge test required under certain conditions, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Pharmacy Board, prescription drugs in nursing homes, dispensing by automated dispensing systems, rule authorized, Sec. 34-23-74 am'd

Administrative Procedure Act, rules affecting small business, small business economic impact and regulatory flexibility analysis required under certain conditions, agencies to review rules every five years for effect on small businesses, Secs. 41-22-5.1, 41-22-5.2 added

Williams, Phillip W., death mourned

Cowan, Jaden Taylor, commended

Ashley, Kristen Dowling, commended

Turkish American Day, February 27, 2013, recognized

Wrestling, International Olympic Committee urged to continue in summer games

Poland, trade relation commended, Polish Ambassador welcomed to Birmingham business summit

McWaters, Caswell H., Jr., outstanding professional achievement, commended

Mountain Brook, Alabama, Highway 280, revised plan, Alabama Department of Transportation, access to Highway 280

Supplemental appropriations from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board of Professional Teaching Standards

Motor vehicles, text messaging or operating a handheld wireless telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties, law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to Public Safety Department

Human trafficking, penalties enhanced for subsequent convictions, sex offenders required to disclose Internet service providers, additional fines authorized for persons convicted of human trafficking, Act 2011-640, 2011 Reg. Sess., am'd; Secs. 13A-6-152, 13A-6-153, 15-20A-7 am'd

Data processing centers locating in Alabama, certain ad valorem tax and construction related transaction tax abatements authorized, requirements, Data Processing Center Economic Incentive Enhancement Act, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-9B-4, 40-18-193 am'd.

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, const. amend., Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Public schools, grades 9-12, textbooks and instructional materials, Education Department to provide in electronic format to each student as feasible

Professional licensing boards, new members, training required by Examiners of Public Accounts Department

Alabama Economic Development Trust Fund, established, funded by two percent administrative fee from bonds issued by the state, state agencies, or authorities for economic development purposes

Property, crimes of falsely removing an instrument from recording and falsely filing instruments against public official, penalties, transfer of proceedings for removal to circuit court, Sec. 13A-9-12 am'd.

Board of Physical Therapy, impaired professional wellness committee and program created; executive director appointment, licensing in lieu of registration of physical therapists assistants, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-193, 34-24-194, 34-24-195, 34-24-210, 34-24-211, 34-24-212, 34-24-213, 34-24-217 am'd

Income tax credit for qualified research and development expenses for financial institutions and businesses, including owners of pass-through businesses, authorized, Secs. 40-18-280, 40-18-281 added; Sec. 40-16-8 am'd.

Motor vehicles, Insurance, discount for seniors (55 and over) who complete motor vehicle accident prevention course, Sec 27-13-121 am'd

Judicial offices, maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office increased to 75 years, Section 6.16 (Section 155, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Public schools, grades K to 12, classroom supplies, appropriation out of Education Trust Fund, State Superintendent of Education to promulgate rules re

Health Care Compact established, consent of U. S. Congress secured for return of authority to member states to regulate health care, Interstate Advisory Health Care Commission established, membership, duties, terms, funding

Sales tax, estimated payments, average monthly tax liability threshold increased, Sec. 40-23-7 am'd.

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, Class M motorcycle license including restricted license to operate a motor-driven cycle, issuance by Public Safety Department, knowledge test required under certain conditions, Secs. 32-5A-240, 32-12-22 am'd.

Retirement, benefits for state law enforcement officers (state police), overtime pay and subsistance allowance included in earnable compensation for retirement purposes, Secs. 36-21-4, 36-27-1 am'd.

Economic Development, tax incentives for certain qualifying projects developing or expanding in state, job creation, retention component, Alabama Development Office and Finance Director to recommend to Governor to approve the project, Alabama Job Creation and Retention Act

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, veterans, Purple Heart and Medal of Honor recipients and former prisoners of war, and surviving spouses, additional tags without payment of license tax or registration fee, including ad valorem tax, authorized, Sec. 32-6-250 am'd.

Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act, program for matching of health care and financial needs, disclaimers required, program not subject to Insurance Department regulations

Timber and forest products, crime of willful removal of timber and other forest products by deception, Class A misdemeanor, Sec. 9-13-60 am'd.

Retirement, benefits for state law enforcement officers (state police), overtime pay and subsistance allowance included in earnable compensation for retirement purposes, Secs. 36-21-4, 36-27-1 am'd.

Legislature, basic compensation for members, median annual household income in Alabama, legislators submit signed vouchers for reimbursement, proposed const, amend.

Municipalities, incorporations after June 13, 2007, validated if any procedures irregular, Sec. 11-41-8 am'd.

Unemployment compensation, compensable week further defined, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd

Crime of Looting, established, penalties, violation would be Class C felony

Public Works, Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act, establish, public agencies prohibited from entering contracts and making certain awards, certain terms prohibited in certain documents, certain persons prohibited from placing certain terms in certain documents, exemptions

Municipalities, mayors, vacancies, procedures for filling in municipalities with population of 12,000 or more inhabitants, Sec. 11-44G-2, Code of Alabama 1975, not to apply, Sec. 11-44G-2 am'd.

Foreign law, application in violation of rights guaranteed United States and Alabama citizens, prohibited, exceptions, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment, const. amend.

Highway Authority, issuance of $650 million in revenue bonds for highways, roads, and bridges, Public Road and Bridge Construction Council created, duties to Transportation Department

Mortgages, Alabama Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act, provides for timely payoff statements and timely recording of mortgage satisfaction, Secs. 35-10-26, 35-10-30 am'd

Alabama School Flexibility Act of 2012, established to allow local board of education to apply for programmatic or budgetary flexibility from state law and State Board of Education rules

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Pretrial Diversion Programs, district attorneys throughout the state without local act authorized to establish discretionary pretrial diversion programs, basic operating standards provided for, fees distrib., database of pretrial diversion offender by Office of Prosecution Services, required

Real property, state, county, municipality, and any other governmental entity appraisal obtained, purchase price must not be more than appraisal

Retirement, Teachers (TRS) and State Employees (ERS), new defined benefit plan for persons entering TRS and ERS on or after January 1, 2013; contributions, minimum retirement ages, and benefits provided, Secs. 16-25-1, 16-25-3, 16-25-11.1, 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-26-36.1, 36-27-1, 36-27-4, 36-27-16, 36-27-24, 36-27-59 am'd

Pharmacist, prescription drugs, dispensing in nursing homes using automated pharmacy system, supervision by off-site pharmacist, further regulation by State Board of Health, Sec. 34-23-74 am'd

Taxation, exempt certain military personnel from income tax, Jason Barfield Act

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Civil procedure, immunity from civil liability for a graduate of an accredited medical school

Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), racing commission, appointment of members by county legislative delegation, all members to vote, chairs to call meeting, Secs. 11-65-2, 11-65-5 am'd.

State Employees' Health Insurance Plan, certain persons serving in legislative, judicial, or executive branch authorized to participate under certain conditions, Sec. 36-29-16 am'd.

Abortions, ectopic pregnancies excluded from definition of "abortion" when used in Code of Alabama 1975 and the Alabama Administrative Code, certain requirements relating to probable post-fertilization age clarified

Fireworks, permits, fees, use of pyrotechnic device before a proximate audience, validity of city ordinances, further provided for, Secs. 8-17-210, 8-17-211, 8-17-216, 8-17-216.1, 8-17-217, 8-17-218, 8-17-219, 8-17-220, 8-17-222, 8-17-225, 8-17-226, 11-45-9.1 am'd

Physical therapists, referral by physician or dentist, requirement removed, Secs. 34-24-191, 34-24-211, 34-24-217 am'd.

Labor, merger of Department of Industrial Relations and Department of Labor, Secs. 25-2-1, 25-2-2, 25-2-6, 25-2-7 am'd; Secs. 25-3-1, 25-3-2, 25-3-3, 25-5-4, 25-5-5 repealed

Uniform Parentage Act, assisted reproduction, spouse of married man or woman regarding to consent to donation of sperm or eggs, Sec. 26-17-704 am'd

Alabama Tourism Attraction Incentive Act, established, tax incentive and capital credits authorized for certain tourism attractions, Secs. 40-9B-3, 40-18-190, 40-18-193 am'd

Courts, Judicial Inquiry Commission and Court of Judiciary, term limit provided for, const. amend.

Tax Credit, vehicles equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG)

Elections, party registration required in primary elections, Secretary of State maintain voters affiliation on voter registration form

Gulf State Park, development, submission of proposals, criteria, review by department, acceptance or rejection, proposal exempt from certain statutes

Jefferson County, authorizing automated traffic camera enforcement

City of Vestavia Hills, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use of red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines and court costs, additional court costs for record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, penalties for intentional tampering with device

Jefferson County, personnel system, further provide salary and benefits for director of personnel, creation of exempt postions for any municipality or appointing authority authorized, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess., Act 805, 1989 Reg Sess., am'd

Jefferson County, personnel board, Citizens Supervisory Commission, composition and duties, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess., am'd

Counties, certain counties who have filed Chapter 9 bankruptcy may levy and collect certain taxes, financial advisory committee established

Greater Huntsville Rotary Foundation, tax exempt

Criminal history background checks, Human Resources Department and Public Safety Department, duties clarified, transmission of criminal history reports via FBI-certified channeler, suitability determinations, types considered for reversal, clarified, Secs. 38-13-2, 38-13-3, 38-13-4, 38-13-7 am'd.

Children, failure to report a missing child in the first degree, second degree, and in the third degree, failure to report the death of a child, false reporting to law enforcement authorities, crimes of established, Caylee's Law, Sec. 13A-10-9 am'd.

Helms, Hunter Charles, death mourned

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established

Hubbert, Paul, commended

Reed, Joe L., commended

Turkey, support for US-Turkish free trade agreement, expressed

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, designated

Kelley, Milfred G., commended

The University of Alabama Football Team, commended

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, designation

Peters, Melba Raines, death mourned

Allen, Edward S., commended

Myers, Senator Harry E. (Hap), Jr., commended

Coach Joe "Billy" Fain Bridge, over the Coosa River on Alabama Highway 14 in Wetumpka, named

Bedford, Jane Ray Bonds, death mourned

Spencer, Octavia, commended

Recognizing November 2012 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Recognizing Women's History Month in March 2012

Beef Industry, commended

Alabama Spaceport Authority, expressing support

Marion County High School Football Team, commended

Auburn University's mascot Aubie, commended

Davis, Elsie Burroughs, death mourned

Portion of Alabama Highway 53 in Limestone and Madison Counties, The Paul Luther Bolden Memorial Highway, designation

Green, Steven Caserio Dion, death mourned

Naming portion of State Highway 9 in Clay County, Major General C. Mark Bowen, designated

Women's Heart Health Initiative, recognized

Kiwanis Club of Vulcan, commended

Hunting, supplemental feeding on property, area where deer hunting authorized, Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources urged to adopt rule to further provide for

Vaughn, Donald W., commended

Mitchell, Wendell, death mourned

Expressing support for Alabama's biotechnology industry

Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Congress urged to prohibit from regulating greenhouse gas emissions without congressional approval

McKinney, Rebekah Keith, commended

Fair Campaign Practices Act, interim legis. committee estab. and an Alabama Bar Association study group, to study, evaluate, and recommend changes

Figures-deGraffenreid, Jr., Senate Judiciary Suite named

Larry Dixon-Jack Biddle, III, Senate Health Committee Room named, Senator Jack Biddle recognized

Larry Dixon-Jack Biddle, III, Senate Health Committee Room named, Senator Dixon recognized

Figures-deGraffenreid, Jr., Senate Judiciary Suite named

Vietnam Veterans, commended

Crosby, Joseph Raymond, III, death mourned

Auburn University, board of trustees, selection process revised, Amendment 670, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Education budget, appropriations for the support, maintenance, and development of public education

Improvement districts, additional powers, notice of hearing not required if held during regular meeting, assessment fees on lands included, nonpayment of fees, remedies, bonds, Alabama Improvement District Act amended, Sec. 11-99A-52 added; Secs. 11-99A-9, 11-99A-11, 11-99A-13, 11-99A-17, 11-99A-21, 11-99A-30, 11-99A-42, 11-99A-43 am'd

World Trade Month, May 2012, recognized

Poll taxes and segregation of schools by race, constitutional provisions regarding deleted, portions of Section 256 and Section 256 as amended by Amendment 111, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Section 256, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., Section 259, (Section 259, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), Amendment 90, and Amendment 109, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Public assistance, fraudulent means to establish eligibility, prohibited, penalties

Education Trust Fund, appropriations in education budget act capped, Budget Stabilization Fund, Capital Fund, established, transfer of certain funds to Education Trust Fund Rainy Day Account, transfer of funds from Budget Stabilization Fund under certain conditions, Education Trust Fund Rolling Reserve Act, Sec. 40-1-32.1 repealed

Term limits, members of Senate and House of Representatives limited to three consecutive full terms, const. amend.

Forever Wild Land Trust, payments into extended 20 years

Schools, exercise and recreation facilities, joint use agreements between schools, local governments, and private entities, immunity from liability, legislative findings

Income tax, credit to certain manufacturing or telecommunication facilities for construction, upgrading, or expansion of existing facilities and equipment, and retraining of employees

Small businesses, expansion or construction of new commercial property, noneducational ad valorem tax exemption authorized for certain time period, reappraisal

Legislature, compensation, may not be increased during term of office, two-thirds or greater recorded vote by House and Senate on proposed bills increasing compensation, required, Section 68 (Section 68, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Income tax, qualifying employers and qualifying employees authorized tax deductions for 100 percent of amounts paid for health insurance premiums, Sec. 40-18-15.3 am'd.

Jefferson Co., county manager, county commission required to hire, employment in non-merit (at-will) position, qualifications, term, benefits, duties, filling vacancies, Act 2009-662, 2009 Reg. Sess.; Act 2009-812, 2009 1st Sp. Sess. am'd.

Jefferson Co., county employees, certain positions to be employees at-will, transfer from classified to unclassified, return of unclassified employee to classified service, compensation, benefits

Boats, including outboard motors and parts, vessel trailer, identification numbers and registration, altering prohibited, penalties including illegal possession, forfeiture

Euthanasia of cats and dogs in animal shelters, gas chambers prohibited, delayed effective date, Beckham's Act, Sec. 34-29-131 am'd.

Animals, fighting dogs, procedures for seizing, disposition process expedited, bond required under certain conditions, forfeiture of dog under certain conditions, Sec. 3-1-29 am'd.

Child custody, parenting plan required, requirements, shared parenting unless parent found not fit by court, appellate review, Children's Family Act, Sec. 30-3-158 added; Secs. 30-3-150 to 30-3-155, inclusive, 30-3-157 am'd.; Secs. 30-3-1, 30-3-2, repealed

Filing a false lien against public officer or employee, crime established, penalties

Title insurers, closing or settlement insurance for settlement agents, issuance authorized, Sec. 27-3-6.1 added

Wrongful Death Act, venue by personal representative of deceased, in county where the suit could be filed if deceased were still living, Sec. 6-5-410 am'd. (2011-20341)

Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) programs, established as an offender supervision program to reduce probation violations, reports to Sentencing Commission, Honor and Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Act

Education, local boards of education authorized to issue interest-bearing warrants for educational purposes, State Superintendent of Education to approve, warrants to be sold at public or private sale, warrants and interest are tax exempt (2011-20215)

Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009, qualified production companies, tax rebates further provided for, tax exemptions limited to state portion of sales, use, and lodging tax, Secs. 41-7A-43, 41-7A-45 am'd.

Illegal immigrants, presence, employment, and benefits regulated, concealing, or protecting illegal aliens, prohibited, verification of legal status, penalties, Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, Sec. 32-6-9 am'd. (2011-20575)

Kidney Foundation, Inc., appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

Judicial offices, maximum age for election or appointment to judicial office increased to 75 years, Section 6.16 (Section 155, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Teachers, educational support personnel, and other certified educational employees and student teachers, professional liability insurance, Education Department and Finance Department to purchase or provide by July 1, 2012, rules authorized, Teacher and Education Employee Protection Act

Abortions, health insurance coverage of elective abortions, prohibited, exceptions, Abortion Coverage Prohibition Act

Mental Health Department, licensure for care or treatment for mental or emotional illness or intellectual disability, licensed professional counselor and a church or ministry providing religious services excepted, mental illness and substance abuse treatment defined, Secs. 22-50-1, 22-50-17 am'd. (2011-20664)

Marijuana (sic), synthetic cannabinoids, certain additional chemical compounds prohibited, Sec. 13A-12-214.1 am'd.; Act 2010-717, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Commercial motor vehicles, load securement certification, metal coils, operator not required to carry certification in vehicle or produce on demand, Sec. 32-9A-2 am'd.

Individual Development Account Program, established in Human Resources Department, created for individuals with low income

Abortion, physician guidelines prior to administering an abortion-inducing drug, civil and criminal penalties, Abortion-Inducing Drug Safety Act

Supplemental appropriation from Education Trust Fund to Education Department for teachers certified by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Persons, defined to include all humans from moment of fertilization

Education employees, procedures regarding employment actions of revised, Teacher Tenure Law and Fair Dismissal Act repealed, Students First Act, Sec. 16-24B-7, 16-24-1 to 16-24-22, inclusive, 36-26-100 to 36-26-116, inclusive, repealed (2011-20831)

School bus drivers, use of electronic device, mobile telephone, cellular telephone prohibited while operating school bus, penalties

Class 1 municipalities (Birmingham), racing commission, appointment of members by county legislative delegation, all members to vote, chairs to call meeting, Secs. 11-65-2, 11-65-5 am'd.

Jefferson Co., automobile rental tax, operative date of tax immediately, Act 2001-550, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Entities with tax exempt status operating dental clinics, exempt from Dental Practice Act, required to register with State Board of Dental Examiners, professional employees of clinics to comply with dental licensing law, Sec. 34-9-7.2 added

Physicians, licensed to practice medicine, who volunteers services with local Strategic Weapon and Assault Team (SWAT), immunity from civil liability

Physical education, required in public school K-8, may include marching band, JROTC, or other specific activity, Sec. 16-40-1 am'd.

Schools, students taught at home by either private tutor or under church school law may participate in public K-12 extracurricular activities, Tim Tebow Act

Class 1 municipalities, waterworks board, interest on deposits, rate provided for, Act 80-327, 1980 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Senior Services Department, board of directors, at-large members, requirement limiting certain number of members having same faith, deleted, Sec. 38-3-1 am'd.

Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

County roads, forestry harvesting operations, prior notice to county commission, limitations, civil fines, other permits, bonds prohibited, Sec. 23-1-80.1 added

Equal Pay Remedies and Enforcement Act, established, legislative findings regarding wage differentials between minorities and nonminorities and males and females, Equal Pay Commission established, members, duties, powers, report to Governor and Legislature

Candidates for public office having a minimum age requirement, required to provide certified copy of birth certificate

Education, local superintendent of education, time period for filling position extended, appointment of interim superintendent provided for, Secs. 16-9-11, 16-12-1 am'd.; Act 2010-210, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Legislative Compensation Commission, established, members, quadrennial recommendations for the compensation and expenses to be paid to members of Legislature, Sec. 29-1-8 repealed; Act 1196, 1971 Reg. Sess., Act 87-209, 1987 Reg. Sess.; Act 90-490, 1990 Reg. Sess.; Act 91-95, 1991 Reg. Sess.; Act 91-108, 1991 Reg. Sess.; Act 2007-75, 2007 Reg. Sess. repealed, const. amend.

Elevator Safety Review Board, regulation of elevators and inspection of elevators in private residences, authority to place elevators out of service, local regulation preempted, Sec. 25-13-18 am'd.

Jefferson Co., taxes including any interest and penalties, to be paid into county general fund, exceptions

Ad valorem tax, property classified as residential or a homestead not affected under certain conditions when property damaged by natural disasters such as tornadoes, Secs. 40-8-1, 40-9-19 am'd.

Jefferson Co., (Birmingham Division and Bessemer Division), solicitor's fee equal to fee for Fair Trial Tax Fund, distrib. for circuit court clerk, municipal court clerk, and district attorney's office, Act 2009-612, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Elections, overseas absentee voting, Electronic Overseas Voting Advisory Committee, established to advise whether secure electronic means of voting available, duties of absentee election manager, overseas voter certificate required, Secretary of State to implement rules

Foreign law, application in violation of rights guaranteed United States and Alabama citizens, prohibited, exceptions, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment, const. amend.

Municipalities, police jurisdiction, zoning authorized

Elections, photo identification required to register to vote, Secretary of State required to issue identification cards to persons without photo identification at no cost, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.; Act 2010-687, 2010 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Graysville, corp. limits alt.

Elections, political campaigns, phone banks, fraudulent misrepresentation regarding candidates or committees prohibited, investigation and enforcement by Attorney General, penalties, Sec. 17-5-16 am'd.

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Bessemer, commended

Legislature urges local school systems and local governmental entities to hire or use local and in-state contractors to rebuild or repair buildings that were damaged or destroyed by the tornadoes

American servicemen and servicewomen, Navy SEALs, President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, commended

Rochester, John, commended

Innovation Depot, commended

Williams, Hank, Jr., commended

Coalbed Methane Association of Alabama, commended

Maddox, Walt, commended

Tuck, Justin, commended

Pyburn, James Edward, death mourned

Peace Corps, commended

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, commended

Matthew John Dahl/Priscilla Dunn DUI Prevention Act, House Bill 361, 2011 Reg. Sess., named

Transportation Department urged to display the legend, Watch for Motorcycles, on all roadside traffic advisory signage during May 2011

Oak Hill School volleyball team, commended

U. S. Congress urged to pass an amendment to the U. S. Constitution requiring balanced federal budget

Greensboro High School basketball team, commended

Whalen, Natalie A., commended

Women of the Alabama Senate, recognized

Smith, Carol Jean, death mourned

Christopher, Warren Minor, commended posthumously

Boomershine, Donald E., commended

University of Alabama womens wheelchair basketball team, commended

American Diabetes Association Alert Day, recognized

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, recognized

U. S. Senate urged to oppose ratification of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Day, recognized

Blair, Jamie, commended

Benjamin, Regina M., U. S. Surgeon General, joint session of Legislature called for address by

Hollon, Onnie Willard, Jr.; Hollon, Steven; Mitchell, Cheryl Hollon, deaths mourned

University of Alabama gymnastic team, commended

Smith, Homer Austin, death mourned

Easterly, Lewis, commended

State agencies, state departments, and public entities urged to distribute reports and documents to Legislature via Internet

Matthew Leonard Highway, portion of Highway 11 in Greene County from the county line at Knoxville to the Sumter County line, named

Cooper, Monica Messer, commended

Gambling devices, possession of a Class C felony, advisory opinion of Supreme Court regarding SB 234, 2011 Reg. Sess. requested

Republic of China (Taiwan), commended

Girl Scout Day in Alabama, recognized

Butterbean Festival, recognized

Occupational tax, levy by county or municipality, prohibited, const. amend.

Motor vehicles, text messaging while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties

Alabama Trust Fund, appropriation to Transportation Department, for highways, roads, and bridges, and other transportation purposes, to counties and municipalities for new construction and maintenance and repair, to Redstone Arsenal for road construction, to Coastal Insurance Program Fund, const. amend.

Public K-12 education, responsibilities of state and local boards of education and schools, authorizers, and charter schools provided for, application process and renewal, revocation and closure of schools as public schools, application of existing law and exemptions from provided, Innovative Charter Schools Act

Teachers' Retirement System, purchase of credit for prior service for employment by UAB Highlands

Boats, including outboard motors and parts, vessel trailer, identification numbers and registration, altering prohibited, penalties including illegal possession, forfeiture

Senior Services Department, United We Ride Commission, established to provide transportation for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and individuals with low incomes, members, terms, duties, annual report to Governor

Elections, photo identification required, Public Safety Department required to issue identification cards to persons without photo identification, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Hunting, veterans with disabilities hunting license established, continuously valid with proof of permanent and total disability, issuance fee

Law enforcement officers, assaults of while performing lawful duty, classified as assault in the second degree, to include off-duty officers employed by a private entity, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.

Person, definition of for Code construction includes human being from moment of fertilization, Sec. 1-1-1 am'd.

Health Care Rights of Conscience Act, health care providers, institutions, and payers right to decline to perform services that violate their consciences, injunctive relief

Building codes, Alabama Residential Energy Code Board changed to Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, board membership further provided for, Model Energy Code replaced with Alabama Energy and Residential Codes, adoption of energy codes for commercial buildings and residential building codes, implementation by counties and municipalities, certain farm structures excluded, residential sprinkler systems requirements prohibited in certain residences, Secs. 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-83, 41-23-84, 41-23-85 am'd. (2010-20221)

Children, day care providers, leaving child unattended in a motor vehicle unless supervised by person of certain age prohibited, penalties determined by first, second, or subsequent conviction and whether child is injured or fatally injured, Amiyah White Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act

University of Alabama, board of trustees, age requirement altered, Section 264 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

Boxing Commission, name changed to Athletic Commission, mixed martial arts, authorized and regulated, definitions, commission authorized to employ executive director, penalties, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Act, Act 2009-622, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Secs. 41-9-1020, 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1028, 41-9-1029, 41-9-1030, 41-9-1032, 41-9-1033, 41-9-1034, 41-9-1035, 41-9-1036, 41-9-1037, 41-9-1038, 41-9-1039, 41-9-1040 am'd.

Misdemeanor offenses, petition for expungement of records authorized under certain conditions, procedures

Class 7 municipalities, council manager form of government, alternate procedure for adoption to be operative in November 2012, referendum prior to January 1, 2011, Sec. 11-43A-3.3 added; Secs. 11-43A-16, 11-43A-18, 11-43A-32 am'd.

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of, pharmacists, regulation and licensing, pharmacy and permit defined, Sec. 34-23-1 am'd. (2010-20449)

Human trafficking, crime established, coercion or deception to perform labor or certain sexual activities, prohibited, criminal penalties

Jefferson Co., personel board, early retirement incentive for county employees under certain conditions, Act 248, 1945 Reg. Sess. am'd

Municipalities, weed abatement, adoption of alternate procedures, Sec. 11-67-60.1 added

Supernumerary ad valorem tax officials, cap on compensation increased, Sec. 40-6-3 am'd.

Jefferson Co., county commission, revenue measures, procedures for adoption, two weeks required prior to adoption, fiscal note, committee action to require majority vote of members

Agriculture and livestock, regulation of livestock and animal husbandry, sole jurisdiction of Agriculture and Industries Department, State Veterinarian, duties re livestock diseases, etc., exclusive, cruelty to animals, penalties, Secs. 2-4-1, 13A-11-14 am'd.

Businesses or public employers, reguired to verify legal status of new employees through federal E-verify program, penalties

Motor vehicles, seat belts, violations, fines increased, distrib. Secs. 32-5B-5, 32-5B-8 am'd.

Teachers' Retirement System, Alabama Higher Education Partnership, Inc., officers and employees of authorized to participate

Property sold for nonpayment of taxes, mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other creditor having a lien in the real estate lands sold for nonpayment of taxes may redeem the property in the name of the owner of the property, Secs. 40-10-120, 40-10-122 am'd.; Act 2009-508, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, distinctive license tags, established for Breast Cancer Research, personalized, additional fee, portion distrib. to Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, duties to Revenue Department

Alzheimer's Disease Task Force, established to assess the current and future impact of Alzheimer's disease in Alabama, members, duties, Mental Health Department to provide administrative support, report of findings to Governor and Legislature, termination date

Residency, declaration by persons outside the state on military duty, mission assignment, etc., filing with judge of probate, not effective for election purposes

Jefferson Co., automobile rental tax, operative date of tax immediately, Act 2001-550, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Discrimination or preferential treatment based on sex or race by state, public colleges and universities, counties and municipalities, prohibited

Public K-12 education, responsibilities of state and local boards of education and schools, authorizers, and charter schools provided for, application process and renewal, revocation and closure of schools as public schools, application of existing law and exemptions from provided, Innovative Charter Schools Act

Illegal aliens, illegal to hire, Industrial Relations Department reguired to verify employment eligibility of all employees through federal E-Verify program and to report to U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, penalties

Restaurants, smoking prohibited in, Secs. 22-15A-3, 22-15A-5, 22-15A-6 am'd.

Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center Commission and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, members, operation, powers, duties, fees, crime of misuse of ACJIC information established, Alabama Statistical Analysis Center established, background checks by licensing agencies, interstate exchange of criminal history information, ratification of compact, penalties, Secs. 41-9-590, 41-9-591, 41-9-592, 41-9-594, 41-9-597, 41-9-600, 41-9-601, 41-9-621, 41-9-622, 41-9-623, 41-9-630 am'd. (2010-20820)

Income tax refunds approved by Revenue Department, state Controller required to give priority to payment of refund over any other payment

Physical Therapy, Board of, eligibility requirements, Sec. 34-24-192 am'd.; Act 2009-27, 2009 Reg. Sess.

Davis, Philip Mahan, death mourned

Downs, Jessie Hale, death mourned

Farrington, Allison, commended

Vestavia Hills High School cheerleaders, commended

Huntsville, Google urged to select city for Google Fiber Project

Talladega College womens basketball team, commended

U. S. Congress urged to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to Navy and Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, offshore waters, and airspace of the Republic of Vietnam

Talladega College basketball team, commended

Nichols, Mike, commended

Edward Bell High School basketball team, commended

Equal Pay Commission, established to study wage disparities

First Baptist Church Leeds, commended

Foot Health Awareness Month, recognized

Denton, Senator Bobby, commended

McMahan, Brannen, commended

Thomas, Ison, death mourned

Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center in Mobile, grand opening celebrated

Benefield, Senator Kim, commended

Bishop, Senator Charles, commended

Denton, Senator Bobby, commended

Pelham, Senator Pierre, death mourned

Dixon, Senator Larry, commended

Erwin, Senator Henry E. (Hank), Jr., commended

Mitchem, Senator Hinton, commended

Penn, Senator Myron, commended

Zorn, Mary Jane Jeffcoat, death mourned

Caylor, Mary Jane, commended

Byers, David F., Jr., commended

Pike County Economic Development Corporation, commended

Lunsford, Jimmy C.; Troy City Council, commended

Willie Scoggins, Jr., Basketball Court at Memorial Park in Birmingham, dedication recognized

Feld, Montgomery, commended

Mitchem, Senator Hinton, commended

White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Alabama A & M University, hosts of 2010 Technical Assistance Conference, commended

Jefferson Co., Act 2009-811, 2009 1st Sp. Sess., occupational tax levied by county commission, legislative intent expressed regarding

Cooper, Rebecca Brewer, death mourned

General Fund Budget, Legislature, expense allowance, if proration declared expense allowance reduced

University of Alabama football team, commended

Guthrie, Richard, commended

Carter, Tim, commended

E-Verify Program, U. S. Congress urged to continue funding

Mack, Jean Marie, death mourned

Holly, Anola, death mourned

Malone, Michael Lloyd, death mourned

Rodney J. Evans Conference Center at Lake Jackson in Florala, named

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Adams, Samuel Lamar, death mourned

Krebs, Thomas L., commended

Lines, Bill, death mourned

University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association, 37th Annual Medical Alumni Weekend, recognized

Benjamin, Regina M., commended

Bolen, Bill, commended

Baker, John M., commended

President Barack Obama urged to reverse his decision not to fully fund the Constellation project

Ray Scott Highway, portion of I-65 South between Hope Hull exit and Pintlala exit, named

Dewey J. Bondurant, Jr., Highway, portion of Alabama Highway 113 between Highway 29/31 in Flomaton and Interstate 65, named

Menton, Senator Bill, death mourned

Bright Star Restaurant, commended

Beck, Representative Warren, death mourned

Home generated medical sharps, educational program for safe disposal of, established

Tax return preparers, federal rules to regulate, supported

Lee, McDowell, Secretary of the Senate, Legislative funds authorized for commissioning of official portrait to be placed on 7th floor of Alabama State House

Hoover High School wrestling team, commended

Hoover High School football team, commended

Kent Corporation; Oztekin, M. A., commended

Nabors, Senator Ollie Wilson, death mourned

Stallings, John Mark, commended posthumously

Hoover High School girls basketball team, commended

Google urged to select Huntsville for Google Fiber Project

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

Health care reform legislation, actions of U. S. Congress and President Barack Obama condemned

National Donate Life Month; Celebration of Life Picnic, recognized

Ethics Commission, members, appointment and confirmation, investigation of complaints, subpoena power, post-investigation referral and status reports, penalties, Secs. 36-25-3, 36-25-4, 36-25-27 am'd. (2010-21255)

Ethics Law, members of legislature, employment as employee or teacher in other government job, prohibited, exceptions, liability for any compensation received in violation, Attorney General to enforce, Legislative Double Dipping Prohibition Act

Elections, public employees, payroll deductions, state and local governmental agencies, including school boards, prohibited from arranging for payments by payroll deduction to political action committees or dues for membership organizations that use funds for political activities, Sec. 17-17-5 am'd. (2010-21197)

Legislators, employment with other branch of state government or other state agencies, etc., including public education, during the time in office, prohibited, exceptions, liability for any violations, Attorney General to enforce, Legislative Double Dipping Prohibition Act (2010-21257)

Stallings, Gene, commended

Reapportionment, Interim Committee, established

Hunter, Nell, commended

Allen, Elizabeth Dixon and Elliott Grier, commended

Ledbetter, Tommy R., commended

Chizik, Gene, commended

Newton, Cameron, commended

Fairley, Nick, commended

Legislators (2006-2010), participating in No Child Left Behind Research Project, commended