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