Jack Williams

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

Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.

Zoning, board of zoning adjustment, appeals required to be filed with circuit court, Sec. 11-52-81 am'd.

Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure

Youth sports, unpaid and volunteer youth athletics assoc. personnel to complete a youth injury mitigation course annually

Mental Health Dept., duties, provision of applied behavior analysis services, autistic children, appropriation for program

Crimes, obscene material, child pornography, prostitution, Internet access to be restricted, filter required

Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund, established, ADECA required to administer trust fund; Public Transportation Trust Fund Advisory Committee, created.

Injection-Associated infectious disease elimination, pilot programs by Dept. of Public Health and local health authorities authorized, limited criminal immunity granted

Parental rights, termination, conviction of father for 1st degree rape of mother resulting in conception, Sec. 12-15-319 am'd.

Animal, companion, killed or injured by caretaker, liability established

Pornography, public health hazard, recognized

Commission on Child Protection, established

Real Estate Appraisers Board, prohibited from establishing fees that an appraiser can charge, Sec. 34-27A-5 am'd.

Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure

Workers' compensation insurance, corporate officer exempt from, procedures provided for, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.

Colleges and Universities, ethics training for members of governing boards required, members required to file ethics compliance form

Courts, interpreters for non-English speaking and deaf, juvenile court intake process, protection from abuse proceeding, Secs.12-21-131, 15-1-3 am'd.

Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act, crimes of prostitution, sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication of prostitution prohibited under certain conditions, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, additional fines, counseling required, detention of foreign nationals under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Labor, expand independent contractor, Secs. 25-15-1, 25-15-2 added

Admission tickets, resale of, issuers, primary ticket sales platforms and secondary ticket exchanges prohibited from engaging in certain activity, use of certain software to bypass security measures on a platform or exchange prohibited, Sec. 8-19E-2 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.

Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.

Municipalities, commission form of gov't under Chapter 44, Title 11, special election procedures, repealed, savings provisions Chapter 44, Title 11 and Article 3, Chapter 46, Title 11 repealed, Secs. 11-44-1 to 11-44-162, inclusive, Secs. 11-46-90 to 11-46-145 inclusive, repealed

Congress urged to enact legislation to require proposed federal administrative rules be ratified by at least 26 states

Congress urged to allow presidential executive orders to be reviewed by U.S. Supreme Court on a resolution passed by either house of Congress

Congress, urged to remove federal agencies' headquarters from Washington, D. C. and relocate to middle America

Human Trafficking Task Force, additional members appointed

Ethics Commission, urged to communicate the need to file Economic Interests statements with appointed members of Boards and Commissions

Hill, Robert Oates, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Bidner, Bryan Alexander, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Parker, William Ronald, III., attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Pornography, public health hazard, recognized

Voter registration, prohibited within 30 days of election, elections, prohibit campaigning within 150 feet of polling place, Secs. 17-3-50, 17-9-50 am'd.

Products liability, immunity for damages arising from product not designed, manufactured, sold, or leased by a manufacturer

Unemployment compensation, individual weekly benefit payment, formula for calculating altered, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd.

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, renewal date for certification, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25, 34-31-26 am'd.

Courts, district, small claims division, jurisdiction increased, filing fees and distrib. further provided for, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 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, renamed to Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System, membership of board revised to include members from where campuses are located, consecutive terms decreased, officer of chancellor, Section 264 (Section 264, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), am'd., const. amend.

University of Alabama System, required to maintain a football team at certain campus

Podiatry, practice of, further defined, Sec. 34-24-230 am'd.

Plumbers, Gas Fitters Board, definition, board disciplinary powers, meeting, reciprocity fee, Home Builders Foundation, prohibited activities, permitted activities, Sec. 34-37-17.1 added; Secs. 34-37-10, 34-37-13 repealed; Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-4, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-11, 34-37-12, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Jefferson Co., sheriffs, compensation and expense allowance

Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act, crimes of prostitution, sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication of prostitution prohibited under certain conditions, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, additional fines, counseling required, detention of foreign nationals under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Motor vehicles, powersports vehicles, to regulate manufacturer's and dealer's agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 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

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.

Civil procedure, bonds for injunction, exemptions

Transportation, operation of transportation network company, provided for, Alabama Public Service Commission to issue permits and promulgate rules, fares, insurance coverage and disclosure requirements, driver qualifications, background checks, state vehicle safety requirements, record keeping

Workers' compensation insurance, corporate officer exempt from, procedures provided for, Sec. 25-5-50 am'd.

Jefferson Co., constables, fees and gasoline allowance increased, Sec. 12-19-92 am'd.

Motor vehicles, salvage pools and salvage disposal, qualifications for sales revised, notice to purchasers required, surety bond requirements revised, Secs. 40-12-414, 40-12-421 am'd.; Sec. 40-12-422 repealed

Statute of limitations, commencement of civil actions based on sexual abuse, tolled until final adjudication of related criminal case

Municipalities, elections under Title 11, absentee ballots, voting machines, provisions regarding the voter, Secs. 11-46-32, 11-46-33, 11-46-55 am'd.

Business Litigation and Complex Litigation Study Committee, established, committee to study feasibility of

Perry, Willie James, posthumously commended

Perry, Willie James, posthumously commended

Colleges and Universities, ethics training for members of governing boards required, members required to file ethics compliance form

Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act, crimes of prostitution, sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication of prostitution prohibited under certain conditions, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, additional fines, counseling required, detention of foreign nationals under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Crimes and offfenses, offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus prohibited, criminal penalties

Sexually oriented material, defined, excise tax levied, collection by Revenue Department, deposit in General Fund

Birmingham School of Law, 100th anniversary, commended

Birmingham School of Law, 100th anniversary, commended

Sexually oriented material, defined, excise tax levied, collection by Revenue Department, deposit in General Fund

Public officials, state, lobbying by former officials, legislative body or branch of state or local government, widely attended event, legal defense funds, Sec. 36-25-6.1 added; Secs. 36-25-1, 36-25-13, 36-25-23 am'd.

Clark, Bill, UAB football coach, commended

Spinal Muscular Atrophy, urging awareness and recognizing August 2015 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

University of Alabama at Birmingham Liaison Commission, created

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additional requirements regarding testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25 am'd.

Plumbers and Gas Fitters, definitions, examining board, disbursement of funds, certification, renewals, fees, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-12, 34-37-13, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Blood donations, plasma donations, minors age 18 and older, participation in donation programs, Sec. 26-1-3.1 am'd; Sec. 26-1-3 repealed

Municipal planning commissions, members, mayor authorized to appoint two supernumerary members to serve in absence of regular members, Class 1 municipalities excepted, Sec. 11-52-3 am'd.

Municipal judges and magistrates for municipal courts authorized to issue warrant recall fee for failure to appear for municipal ordinance or traffic violation, distrib. to municipal corrections fund

Municipalities, allow Class 6, 7, or 8 municipality to establish not more than two entertainment districts, Act 2013-382, 2013 Reg. Sess., Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Courts, district, small claims division, jurisdiction increased, filing fees remain as were before increased jurisdiction, Secs. 12-11-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.

Credit Union Board, membership, providing that the League of Southeastern Credit Union and Affiliates provide a list of nominees for certain membership positions on the board, Sec. 5-17-55 am'd.

Taxation, to extend tax due date for taxpayers subject to the financial institution excise tax, Sec. 40-14A-22 am'd.

Employment regulation, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivision may not require employers to grant vacation or other leave to employees

Motor vehicles, to regulate manufacturer's and dealer's agreement, Sec. 8-20-2 am'd.

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

Human Trafficking Safe Harbor Act, crimes of prostitution, sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication of prostitution prohibited under certain conditions, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, additional fines, counseling required, detention of foreign nationals under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Minors, Internet post, removal under certain circumstances

Municipalities, allow Class 6, 7, or 8 municipality to establish not more than two entertainment districts, Act 2013-382, 2013 Reg. Sess., Sec. 28-3A-17.1 am'd.

Credit report security freeze, applies to minors and incapacitated, Secs. 8-35-1, 8-35-2 am'd.

Municipalities, Class 1, 2, 3, and 4, reduction-in-force policies, contents further provided for, seniority, policy that may not be used in determining whether or not an employee is laid off

Labor, unemployment compensation, individual weekly benefit payment, formula for calculating individual weekly benefit payment altered, Sec. 25-4-73 am'd.

Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force, established

Business Litigation and Complex Litigation Study Committee, established, committee to study feasibility of

Polling places, proximity of persons to, distance increased, Secs. 11-46-28, 17-9-50 am'd.

Contracts, state or any political subdivision, use of Davis-Bacon wage provision, prohibited

Architects, registered, engineers and land surveyors, licensed professional, civil action alleging negligence requires third-party certificate of merit affidavit

Ad valorem tax, homestead exemption from local taxes, disabled and person over 65, exemption restored for disabled without regard to income, exemption for persons 65 and over further provided for based on state taxable income, effect to substantially repeal Act 2012-313, 2012 Reg. Sess., retroactive, Sec. 40-9-21.2 added, Secs. 40-9-19, 40-9-21, 40-9-21.1am'd.

Plumbers and Gas Fitters, definitions, exaimining board, disbursement of funds, certification, renewals, fees, disciplinary actions, Secs. 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-12, 34-37-13, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, 34-37-17 am'd.

Municipalities, mayors, vacancies, procedures for filling in municipalities when president of council declines the office of mayor and remains on council, Sec. 11-43-42.1 added

Tax credit, investment in Alabama entrepreneurial business

Environmental Management Commission, member must be certified by National Ground Water Association Certification Program or a hydrogeologist or geologist, licensing requirements, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.

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

Animals, abuse, torture and cruelty defined, reporting requirements, penalties (2012-20495)

Unemployment compensation, substitute employees of schools, exempt from collecting, Sec. 25-4-10 am'd.

Athlete Agents, student athletes, negotiating enrollment at specific educational institutions prohibited, criminal penalties, registration with proof of league players association required, commission authorized to issue reprimands and additional penalties, Secs. 8-26A-2, 8-26A-4, 8-26A-5, 8-26A-6, 8-26A-9, 8-26A-10, 8-26A-11, 8-26A-13, 8-26A-14, 8-26A-15, 8-26A-17, 8-26A-30 am'd

Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, Board of, additonal requirements regarding system filter replacement, duct cleaning, testing duct tightness, definition of terms, fees, classroom training, Secs. 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25 am'd.

Municipality, 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

Sexually exploited children, conviction or delinquency adjudication for prostitution prohibited, transfer from juvenile court prohibited, retention of jurisdiction by juvenile court, county services for, required, Sec. 13A-12-123 added

Product liability action against manufacturers restricted, Sec. 6-5-521 am'd.

Attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, awarded when civil claim is not substantially justified, appeals, Secs. 12-19-271, 12-19-272, 12-19-273 am'd.; Sec. 12-19-273.1 added

Taxation, reallocation of a portion of the tax proceeds of a county sales tax which is earmarked for indigent care

Towing companies, fees charged for towing and storage limited under certain circumstances, approval of towing fees by Department of Public Safety required, civil and criminal penalties

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

Unemployment compensation, termination date for assessment paid to Employment Security Enhancement Fund deleted, technical changes, Secs. 25-4-40.1, 25-4-54 am'd.

Thatcher, Margaret, British Prime Minister, death mourned

Kinsey, Briana, selected Miss Hoover 2013, commended

Children's First Trust Fund, Tobacco Master Settlement Allocation, state departments urged to provide economically viable plan for after 2024

Emergency Services week, commended