Merika Coleman

Law enforcement, prohibits use of four-point restraint

Digital assets, prohibits the state from certain actions related to digital assets and exempts certain actions from classification as a security or money transfer

Firearms, Gun Violence Protective Order Act, procedure for issuance of gun violence protective order, established

Child support, retroactivity provided for in certain circumstances

Contraception; guaranteeing access to in the state

Crimes and offenses, use of taser on restrained individual prohibited; criminal penalties provided for

Civil procedure, statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses further provided for

Alabama Jobs Act, further provides for recapture of incentives

Criminal procedure, use of taser on restrained individual prohibited

Criminal procedure, revises release of law enforcement recordings

Civil procedure, statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses further provided for

Rosa Parks Day Act, recognized

Recognizing June as Caribbean American Heritage Month

Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, Recognized

William Howard Mays, Jr., honored

Body-worn and dashboard cameras; release of recordings revised

Use of force; use of tasers prohibited in certain circumstances

Alabama Jobs Act; requirements for approved companies revised

Crimes and offenses; unlawful use of tasers by law enforcement; penalties provided for

Commencement of actions, Scouts' Honor Bill, exception to statute of limitations for sex offense against minor, provided in actions against a bankruptcy estate

Digital assets, regulates digital asset operations

Civil procedure; statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses further provided for

Child support, retroactivity provided for in certain circumstances

Crimes & offenses, prohibits law enforcement from using the hog-tie position

Notaries Public, recognize that licensed professionals may notarize documents as part of their profession

Contraception; guaranteeing access

Elections; revise dates for submissions to qualify on ballot

Elections; revise dates for submissions to qualify on ballot

ALS Awareness Month, recognized

Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-25-2, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-201, 2022 Regular Session, to authorize the taking of depositions by video equipment of victims and witnesses of human trafficking under certain conditions.

Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-25-3, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-201, 2022 Regular Session, to authorize the taking of testimony by closed circuit equipment of victims and witnesses of human trafficking.

Relating to credit and debit card fees; to provide that the calculation of any credit or debit card swipe fee may not include taxes and fees added on to the price of the goods or services purchased by the credit or debit card.

Relating to firearms; to establish the Gun Violence Protective Order Act; to provide for the issuance of ex parte gun violence protective orders and one-year gun violence protective orders; to require the surrender of all firearms and ammunition of a person subject to an ex parte gun violence protective order or one-year gun violence protective order; to provide for the renewal or early termination of an order; to provide criminal penalties for a violation; 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 commencement of actions; to amend Section 6-2-8, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses and to provide for retroactive effect.

Relating to income tax and sales tax; proposing an amendment to Section 211.04 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to eliminate the state income tax deduction for federal income taxes for individual taxpayers; and to eliminate the state sales tax on food.

Relating to criminal procedure; to repeal Section 15-10-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to arrests by private persons.

Relating to public contracts; to amend Section 41-16-51, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for contracts for which competitive bidding is not required; 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 further provide for the annual salary of the county tax assessor and tax collector.

Relating to driver license suspensions; to provide for the suspension of an individual's driver license or driving privilege in certain circumstances.

Driver's license, provide for the elimination of the suspension of an individual's driver license or driving privilege in certain circumstances

Citizens arrest, criminal procedure, Sec. 15-10-7 repealed.

Municipalities, audits, calculation of revenue from traffic violations required, threshold established, surplus to be remitted for education

Criminal procedure, human trafficking, victims and witnesses authorized to give testimony by closed circuit equipment, Sec. 15-25-3 am'd.

Human trafficking, definitions amended to include additional offenses, Sec. 13A-6-151 am'd.

U.S. Congressional, districts redrawn, Sec. 17-14-70 repealed; Sec. 17-14-70 added

Constitution, authorizing Code Commissioner, upon ratification of an official Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to make certain revisions, const. amend.

Civil procedure, to further provide for the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses, Sec. 6-2-8 am'd.

Civil procedure, to further provide for the statute of limitations for civil actions involving certain sex offenses, Sec. 6-2-8 am'd.

Criminal procedure, victims of human trafficking, video depositions and video testimony authorized

Criminal procedure, Human trafficking, victims and witnesses authorized to give video depositions using video equipment, Sec. 15-25-2 am'd.

Midfield, city board of education, tax district in Jefferson County, ad valorem tax rate increase

Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, commended

Constitution of Alabama of 2022 adopted, ratification election at the 2022 general election

Constitution of Alabama of 2022 adopted and procedure for ratification at the 2022 general election

Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, commended

Culpepper, Margaret, death mourned

Sellers, Robert A., Sr., commended

Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017, renamed Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2021, term limits provided for members of Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, duties of committee regarding petitions for waiver and petitions to raze provided, additional fines imposed, duties of Attorney General provided, punitive damages authorized, Secs. 41-9-235.1, 41-9-235.2 added; Secs. 41-9-230, 41-9-231, 41-9-232, 41-9-233, 41-9-234, 41-9-235, 41-9-236, 41-9-237 am'd.

Firearms, Gun Violence Protective Order Act, established

Human trafficking, National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline notice, criminal penalties for failure to display further provided, Sec. 13A-6-170 am'd.

Human trafficking, crimes and penalties further provided, Secs. 13A-6-151, 13A-6-152, 13A-6-157.1, 13A-6-170, 13A-12-122, 15-27-5 am'd.

Prostitution, to allow disclosure of certain person's picture after being arrested, Sec. 13A-6-183 am'd.

Traffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints, reporting and collection of data on injuries to officers, required

Jefferson County, sheriff, qualifications, continuing education

Jefferson County, tax assessor, tax collector, salary

Trusts, Alabama Uniform Trust Code, reports of breaches of trust, further provided, procedure for release of trustee, provided, Sec. 19-3B-1306 added; Sec. 19-3B-1005 am'd.

Midfield, city board of education, tax district in Jefferson County, ad valorem tax rate increase, referendum

Joint Interim Legislative Committee on the Recompilation of the Constitution, created

Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Boyd, Ira Dell, commended

Midfield, city board of education, tax district in Jefferson County, ad valorem tax rate increase

Colvin, Claudette, urging State of Alabama to expunge record of

Prostitution, to allow disclosure of certain person's picture after being arrested, Sec. 13A-6-183 am'd.

Human trafficking, National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline notice, criminal penalties for failure to display further provided, Sec. 13A-6-170 am'd.

Firearms, Gun Protection Violence Act

Traffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints, reporting and collection of data on injuries to officers, required

Firearms, domestice violence, to provide for an extreme risk protection order, prohibit certain violent defendants from possessing firearms, ammunition, or a pistol permit, to provide for the enforcement and registration of an extreme risk protection order, Secs. 30-10-1 to 30-10-15, inclusive, added; Sec. 13A-11-72 am'd.

Human trafficking, crimes and penalties further provided, Secs. 13A-6-151, 13A-6-152, 13A-6-157.1, 13A-6-170, 13A-12-122, 15-27-5 am'd.

Land Bank Authority, local land bank authorities, municipalities, and counties, tax delinquent properties, Secs. 24-9-6, 24-9-7, 24-9-8, 24-9-10 am'd.

Missing persons, alert law which creates an alert system for persons 18-64, Alabama Critically Missing Adult Alert Program, established

Mancarella, Jennica Kimberly McMillan, death mourned

President of the United States, urged to appoint a coordinator for the Ashanti Alert System

Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Mancarella, Jennica Kimberly McMillan, death mourned

Health care employees, requiring employees to receive human trafficking training

Education, trade schools, junior colleges, provide human trafficking training in the CDL program

Prostitution, to allow disclosure of certain person's picture after being arrested, Sec. 13A-6-183 am'd.

Law enforcement officers, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) provide mandatory training, human trafficking, state and local agencies, human trafficking training

Human trafficking, revise penalties and establish agencies responsibile for enforcement, Sec. 13A-6-170 am'd.

Firearms, Gun Protection Violence Act

Traffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints, reporting and collection of data on injuries to officers, required

Parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, violations, confinement period for parole violation reduced for time served in holding, Sec. 15-22-32 am'd.

Education, population requirement for city to establish a board of education increased from 5,000 to 15,000, determination of financial capability required, Sec. 16-11-1 am'd.

Health care employees, requiring employees to receive human trafficking training

Law enforcement officers, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) provide mandatory training, human trafficking, state and local agencies, human trafficking training

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

Self Defense, use of deadly force, prohibition of using stand your ground as defense if the person pursued person it was used against, Trayvon Martin exception, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.

Real Estate Appraisers Board, evaluations of property for financial institutions authorized by federal financial institutions regulatory agencies, excluded from regulation by the board, investigators employed by board authorized to be licensees, Secs. 34-27A-2, 34-27A-3, 34-27A-5, 34-27A-23 am'd.

Civil procedure, statute of limitations. sex offense, further provided, statute of limitations tolled until vicitim reaches age of majority

Constitution, Legislature authorized to recompile constitution and submit at 2022 Reg. Sess., and provide for its ratification, const. amend.

Income tax, deductions for federal FICA taxes, tax on wages removed, self-employment taxes reduced, Sec. 40-18-15 am'd.

Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC), commended

Health Care Human Trafficking Training Program Commission, created

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter, commended

Condemning bullying

Bradford, Fitzgerald, Jr., death mourned

Sims, George Edward, 90th birthday, commended

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, violations, confinement period for parole violation reduced for time served in holding, Sec. 15-22-32 am'd.

Education, population requirement for city to establish a board of education increased from 5,000 to 25,000, determination of financial capability required, Sec. 16-11-1 am'd.

Self Defense, use of deadly force, prohibition of using stand your ground as defense if the person pursued person it was used against, Trayvon Martin exception, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Stolen property, to provide receiving a stolen firearm a felony, technical revisions, Secs. 13A-8-16, 13A-8-17, 13A-8-18, 13A-8-18.1, 13A-8-19 am'd.

Firearms, Gun Protection Violence Act

Public Accountancy Board, board composition and powers altered, Secs. 34-1-2, 34-1-3, 34-1-11, 34-1-12 am'd.

Reading initiative, urging the restoration of funding for

Fletcher, Karen Anita Ross, death mourned

Bettie Joe Campbell Hennington George-Pinkney, death mourned

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met

Attorneys, requiring an attorney to disclose to a client whether he or she has a current malpractice insurance policy

Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

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

Banking, savings promotion contests authorized, not gambling or lottery pursuant to Section 65 of Constitution

Deputy circuit clerk, serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, renamed as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, Secs. 12-17-80, 12-17-98 am'd.

Parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, violations, confinement period for parole violation reduced for time served in holding, Sec. 15-22-32 am'd.

Blevins, Willie Leon, death mourned

Divorce, retirement benefits, valuation and distribution, Sec. 30-2-51 am'd.

E-cigarettes, advertising, certain warnings required, penalties

Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Deputy circuit clerk, serving the Bessemer Cut-off Division of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, renamed as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Division, Secs. 12-17-80, 12-17-98 am'd.

Fairfield, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited, Fairfield Red Light Safety Act

Birmingham Civil Rights District, urging Congress to establish as a National Historic Park as part of the National Park System

Green, James Howard, death mourned

Birmingham Civil Rights District, urging Congress to establish as a National Historic Park as part of the National Park System

Carr-Hope, Regina, exemplary career in education, commended

Gardner, Roy, death mourned

Brighton, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited, Brighton Red Light Safety Act

Fairfield, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited, Fairfield Red Light Safety Act

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

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

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, owners not placing movable containers in which alcoholic beverages are placed in locations easily accessible to minors

Elections, Legislative office, costs and expenses incurred for filling vacancies, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Juveniles, court proceedings, restraints prohibited unless certain conditions met

Class 6 municipalities, motor vehicles, automated photographic speeding enforcement, authorized, procedures, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals

Criminal offenses, committed by county or municipal law enforcement officers, investigation and prosecution by the State Bureau of Investigations and the Attorney General, Secs. 36-15-1, 41-27-5 am'd.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, April 23, 2015, named

Wenonah High School Girls Basketball Team, Class 5A Girls State Basketball Championship, commended

Wenonah High School Girls Basketball Team, winning Class 5A Girls State Basketball Championship Title, commended

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Community Action Association of Alabama, exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation

Elections, Legislative office, costs and expenses incurred for filling vacancies, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, owners not placing movable containers in which alcholic beverages are placed in locations easily accessible to minors

Jefferson Co., (Birmingham Division and Bessemer Division) solicitor's fee, excluding municipal court of the City of Birmingham from collection of the fees, Act 2009-612, 2009 Reg Sess. am'd

Midfield, motor vehicles, automated photographic speeding enforcement, authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, adoption of municipal ordinances, civil fines, record keeping, municipal court jurisdiction, appeals, Midfield Speed Limit Safety Act

Ribeau, Sidney A., commended

Dent, Catherine Ball, death mourned

Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.

Community Action Association of Alabama exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Assault, second degree, to persons 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or school-sponsored funtion, intent to cause physical injury, Sec. 13A-6-21am'd.

Jefferson County, warrant recall fee, magistrate or judge authorized to recall under certain conditions a failure to appear warrant

Midfield, additional ad valorem tax, authorized, referendum

Norwood, Dr. William McKinley, 75th Anniversary as a servant of the ministry, commended

Coleman, Larry D., 25th Anniversary as Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Birmingham, commended

Lane, Cedric, commended

Wilson, De'Runnya, selected as Mr. Basketball and as 5A player of the Year, commended

Coleman, Justin, MVP of the 5A Boys Basketball State Championship game, commended

Norwood, Dr. William McKinley, 75th Anniversary as a servant of the ministry, commended

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

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

Community Action Association of Alabama exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Mandatory school attendance, increased from age 17 to 18, Sec. 16-28-3 am'd.

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

Elections, political contributions, limited to certain amount per election that the candidate's name is on the ballot, Sec. 17-5-8 am'd

Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms, number of students per teacher limited, phase-in period

Taxation, state income tax credit relating to Class 1, 2, 3 municipalities for rehabilitation of historic structures

Secondary metals recycler, additional records to be maintained, purchases of specified metal property limited, registration with ACJIC, required, database of metal property sales created, criminal penalties, purchase of specified metal property prohibited, Secs. 13A-8-30 to 13A-8-37, inclusive, 13A-8-39 am'd; Secs. 13A-8-31.1, 13A-8-31.2, 13A-8-35.1, 13A-8-37.1, 13A-8-37.2 added

Criminal surveillance, enhanced criminal penalties for surveillance for purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, crime of aggravated criminal surveillance created

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

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

Environmental Management Department, entities requesting permit for processing or treatment of toxic substances or hazardous waste, performance bond required

Jefferson County, Legislative Delegation Office, employees, participation in Retirement Systems of Alabama allowed, Merit System benefits and protections

Jefferson County, motor vehicle license plates, renewal, cities authorized to renew, bonding, audits

Health care, licensed physician or health care provider, allowed to refuse to perform unnecessary medical services or services that could harm patient, Right to Professional Medical Judgment Act

Reporting child abuse and neglect, all persons required to report with reasonable cause to suspect a child is being abused or neglected, Sec. 26-14-4 repealed; Sec. 26-14-3 am'd

University of Alabama at Birmingham, separate board of trustees estab. for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama at Huntsville, const. amend.

Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd

Education Trust Fund (ETF), transfer of certain funds to State General Fund and to provide for repayment to the ETF, Sec. 29-9-2, 29-9-3 am'd

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., commended

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter, commended

Sewell, Terri, commended

Alabama Spaceport Authority, expressing support

Knight, Andrew Wilson, death mourned

Urging the State of Florida to arrest George Zimmerman for murder of Trayvon Martin

Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, 75th Anniversary, commended

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

Cofield, Tamara S., commended

Sanders, Leslie, commended

Pregno, Nanette K., commended

Kynerd, Byrle A., commended

American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study, commended, and recognizing Cancer Prevention Month

Recognizing first anniversary of tornados of April 27, 2011 and First responders, commended

Bagwell, Haley, commended

Whitaker, Amanda, commended

Brooks, Jamie, commended

Dobbs, Dori, commended

Richter, Kelsey, commended

Sharp, Sarah Kathryn, commended

Bryan, Anna Laura, commended

Gann, Tim, commended

Business Technology Center, Bishop State Community College named in honor of Dr. Yvonne Kennedy

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, commended

Strain, W. L., death mourned

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter, commended

McCray, Faye Coleman, death mourned

The University of Alabama Football Team, commended

Sewell, Terri, commended

Wyatt, Ricky, death mourned

Department of Public Health, commended

Minter, Joe, Sr., commended

Knight, Andrew Wilson, death mourned

Jackson, George M., Sr., death mourned

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

Montgomery Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, 75th Anniversary, commended

Cofield, Tamara S., commended

Davis, Elsie Burroughs, death mourned

Sanders, Leslie, commended

Pregno, Nanette K., commended

Humphries, Nellie Barnes, commended

Tyus, JaMya, commended

A road in Lake Guntersville State Park, named Frank McDaniel Drive

Pappas, William Gregory, Jr., commended

Pappas, William Gregory, Jr., commended

Robertson, Nettie Lee, death mourned

Forever Wild Land Trust, payments into extended 20 years

Motor vehicles, taxes and fees, portion authorized for use for public transportation, Amendment 93, as amended by Amendment 354, (Section 111.06, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

Political campaigns, use of digitally altered pictures in negative way, prohibited, Sec. 17-5-16 am'd.

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

Income tax, Alabama resident individuals, gross income includes an owner's entire allocable share of income earned from both in-state and out-of-state sources, Sec. 40-18-14 am'd.

State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, penalties to include mandatory use of ignition interlock device under certain conditions, Forensic Sciences Department to approve devices, Public Safety Department to issue restricted driver's license, fee, provisions for indigent defendants, Sec. 32-5A-191.4 added; Sec. 32-5A-191 am'd.

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

Small wineries, sales and distribution of wine by wineries, wine tasting facilities, direct sale of small wineries' wine, license fee and excise tax, Small Winery Business Viability Act, Secs. 28-7-13, 28-7-18 am'd.

Jefferson Co., motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized in all incorporated municipalities, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited

Midfield, motor vehicles, automated traffic infraction device, use for red light enforcement authorized, procedures, posting of informational signs, civil fines, record keeping by Criminal Justice Information Center, appeals, tampering with photographic traffic signal enforcement system, prohibited, Midfield Red Light Safety Act

Dental Examiners of Alabama, Board of, dentists and dental hygienists, regulation and licensure, substantially revised, Sec. 34-9-7.2 added; Secs. 34-9-2, 34-9-3, 34-9-5, 34-9-6, 34-9-6.1, 34-9-7, 34-9-8, 34-9-9, 34-9-10, 34-9-13, 34-9-15, 34-9-15.1, 34-9-16, 34-9-18, 34-9-20, 34-9-21, 34-9-22, 34-9-24, 34-9-26, 34-9-27, 34-9-28, 34-9-40, 34-9-41, 34-9-43, 34-9-44, 34-9-60, 34-9-63, 34-9-82, 34-9-89 am'd. (2011-20608)

Elder Abuse, Interagency Council for the Prevention of, established, members, duties, subject to Sunset Law, reports to Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Governor, and Legislature, Elder Abuse Prevention Act

Community Action Association of Alabama exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Jefferson Co., tax on sale of personal property, distrib. to county general fund, exceptions, Act 405, 1967 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Sheriffs, serving in judicial circuits with two divisions, additional employees in main office and in other office

Jefferson Co., business license tax, county commission authorized to levy, exceptions and limits, distrib. to county general fund

Phillips, Johnnie J., commended

Chizik, Gene, commended

Barnes, David, death mourned

Markwell, Don, death mourned

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

Constitutional convention, special election called to revise and amend Constitution of Alabama of 1901, election and conduct of delegates, special election to ratify proposed Constitution of Alabama

The Links, Inc., recognized

Onderdonk, Michael, commended

State Textbook Committee, State Board of Education, and local boards of education urged to make electronic textbooks available for students in public education

Ausborn, Jeffrey O., death mourned

Raulerson, Marsha D., commended

Carter, Mildred Hemmons, commended

The Senator Priscilla Dunn Ignition Interlock Act, House Bill 361, 2011 Reg. Sess., named

Franklin County tornado victims, deaths mourned; survivors, volunteers, and donors commended

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week, designated

Cooper Green and Health Care Service Interim Task Force in Jefferson County, established (2011-21126)

Thomas, Annie Beatrice, commended

Danner, Bert Willis, death mourned

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, commended

Snorton, Teresa E., commended

Hall, Ethel H., commended

Greenhaw, Wayne, death mourned

Ireland, Dennis L. "Dan," commended

Barnes, Gay, commended

All-Alabama Academic Team 2011, commended

Barnes, David, death mourned

Markwell, Don, death mourned

Phillips, Johnnie J., commended

The Links, Inc., recognized

Blakeney, Larry, commended

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., commended

Ramsey, Elois Primm, commended

Anniston City School Gifted Enrichment Program; Hooks, Richard L., commended

Washington, Anna; Yarbrough, Carol; Calhoun, Georgia, commended

Grissett, Lance D., commended posthumously

Raulerson, Marsha D., commended

Sellers, Ethel, commended

Danner, Bert Willis, death mourned

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, commended

Snorton, Teresa E., commended

Hall, Ethel H., commended

Shroud Award, 2011 recipient designated

Maddox, Walt, commended

Central High School, Tuscaloosa, reunion organizing committee, commended

State income tax, federal deduction limited for individual taxpayers, state sales tax on food removed, Amendment 225 (Section 211.04, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Food stamps and welfare (TANF), persons with felony drug conviction, federal law provisions making ineligible, provision for persons to be eligible under certain conditions

Cosmetology, Board of, continued in the name of Cosmetic Arts, Board of, regulation of cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, and natural hairstylists and their shops and schools, Secs. 34-7B-1 to 34-7B-26, inclusive, added; Secs. 34-7A-1 to 34-7A-25, inclusive, repealed

Alabama Residential Energy Code Board changed to Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, Model Energy Code replaced with Alabama Energy and Residential Codes, adoption of modern building and energy codes in compliance with federal law to be implemented by counties and municipalities, board members increased, certain farm structures excluded, sprinkler systems provided for, Secs. 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-83, 41-23-84, 41-23-85 am'd.

Death penalty, moratorium on imposition and execution not to exceed three years, procedure for administering

Women's Commission, qualifications, duties, funding, terms of office, altered, employees and benefits provided for, fees for programs authorized, Secs. 41-9-415, 41-9-416 added; Secs. 41-9-410, 41-9-411, 41-9-413 am'd.

Public establishments, certain, automated external defibrillator required, Health Department to administer and enforce

Angel Food Ministries exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Hand-In-Paw exempt from state, county, and municipal sales and use tax

Assault in the second degree, utility workers included as a protected class, utility worker defined, Sec. 13A-6-21 am'd.; Act 2009-586, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Human trafficking, coercion or deception causing a person to work or to perform services having financial value or to perform certain sexual activities, prohibited, criminal penalties, Representatives Jack Williams and Merika Coleman Act (2010-20826)

Identity theft, penalties increased, statute of limitations removed, Sec. 13A-8-192 am'd.

Mental Health Department, certain institutions, leasing, transferring, or management by nongovernmental entities, approval by Legislature required, Sec. 22-50-9 am'd.

Jefferson Co., criminal sex offenders, only one adult or juvenile sex offender may reside in a residence, only one adult may reside in an apartment complex under certain conditions, civil penalties, exceptions

State agencies, boards, commissions, or any public entity with diversity mandate required to report to Legislature annually regarding compliance, legislative intent expressed

Employment, employers to provide for accrual and use of paid sick and safe time, exercise of protected rights, retaliation prohibited, posting of notice, confidentiality of records, Labor Department to implement and enforce subject to Administrative Procedures Act, administrative and civil remedies, Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act

Jefferson Co., bingo, authorized for certain charitable or educational purposes, regulation by sheriff, penalties, Amendment 386 (Section 2, Jefferson County, Local Amendments, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), repealed, const. amend.

Fairfield, bingo, authorized for certain charitable or educational purposes, const. amend.

Veterans' Affairs, State Department of, veterans organizations making nominations, Alabama Alliance of the Military Officers Association of America, Inc., added to nominating organizations, Sec. 31-5-3 am'd.; Act 2009-788, 2009 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Midfield, bingo, authorized for certain charitable or educational purposes, penalties, const. amend.

Municipalities, domestic violence statistics compiled and maintained by a municipality, posted on municipal website, Melanie Camp Act

Class 1 municipalities, (Birmingham), mayor and city council members election at same election

Jefferson Co., bonds and other debt issued by county and certain swap agreements, notice, public records, requirements, competitive bids on swap agreements

Health, smoking prohibited in enclosed public places, places of employment, private clubs, enclosed residential facilities, outdoor areas, exceptions, posting of signs, enforcement by State Board of Health, fines, Smokefree Air Act, Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed

Driver's license, suspension or restriction due to child support arrearage, cost of contempt petition, reimbursement of attorney fees and court costs by obligor required before license may be restored, Sec. 30-3-177 am'd.

Child abuse or neglect, suspected, mandatory reporting, requirements for school teachers and school officials, established, responsibilities of principals and local superintendents of education Sec. 26-14-3 am'd.

Alabama Teacher Recruitment Incentive Program (ATRIP), Commission on Higher Education to provide for leave from program for humanitarian religious trip, retroactive effect

Class 1 municipalities, (Birmingham), mayor, election for two-year term in 2011, mayor and city council, election at same election in 2013 for four-year term

Birmingham, mayor, election, term to be concurrent with the term of the city council, const. amend.

Birmingham, city council, members to take office and first meeting of newly elected council to be on fourth Tuesday in October of year of election, Act 452, 1955 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Birmingham, city elections, qualifying deadline for candidates extended, Act 452, 1955 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Birmingham, board of education, members, when assume office, Lewis Spratt Act amended, Act 2001-224, 2001 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Assault in the third degree, if assault is committed by a person 21 years of age or older against a person who is less than 18 years of age on school property, school bus, or at a school-sponsored function, penalties increased, Sec. 13A-6-22 am'd.

Transportation Department, Good Faith Effort Committee, members subject to diversity, annual report to Legislature

University of Alabama football team, commended

Death penalty, support expressed for creation of commission to study moratorium on death penalty, establishment of public defender pool for capital punishment cases recommended

Height, Dorothy Irene, death mourned

University of Alabama football team, commended

Teachers and educational support personnel, commended

Boy Scouts of America, 100th Anniversary, recognized

Brewton, commended

Flomaton Public Library, commended

Bias, Ethel Mae Jones, death mourned

Crabtree, Charles, death mourned

Swinford, Belle Love, commended

Mercedes-Benz, commended

American Cancer Society, Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, staff and volunteers, commended

Benjamin, Regina M., commended

Hines, Elise Harris, death mourned

Williams, Mamie L. Hardaway, death mourned

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

Jordan, Richard Stephen, Jr., death mourned

Jones, Paul R., death mourned

Wilson, U. S. Congressman Charlie, death mourned

University of West Alabama, 175th Anniversary, recognized

U. S. Congress urged to fully fund Resource Conservation and Development Program

Shelly, Gaylan and Angie, commended

Hicks, Luther, commended

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., historic marker dedication ceremony honoring Rosa L. Parks, recognized

Russell-McCloud, Patricia, commended

Harper, Roman, commended (2010-20524)

Menton, Senator Bill, death mourned

Forte', Amelia, death mourned

Johnson, Adriel, death mourned

Beck, Representative Warren, death mourned (2010-20526)

Charles A. Brown Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

U. S. Congress urged to appropriate funds for renovation of Alabama Farmers Market

Russell-McCloud, Patricia, commended

Carpenter, Mable Elliott, death mourned

Nabors, Senator Ollie Wilson, death mourned

Fite, Representative Leamon Millard, Jr., death mourned

Butler, Talmadge, commended

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

Greene County High School basketball team, commended

Farrington, Allison, commended

Fairfield High School girls basketball team, commended

Ingram, Mark, Jr., commended

Searcy, Steve, commended

Constitutional convention, special election called to revise and amend Constitution of Alabama of 1901, election of delegates, special election to ratify proposed Constitution of Alabama

Cottrell, Danny, commended

Hanson, Johnnie, commended

Davis, Johnny, death mourned

Huntsville, efforts to become test market for Google's new ultrafast broadband network, Google Fiber, commended

Hazel Green High School varsity cheerleaders, commended

Boyett, Carl, death mourned

Lee High School of Huntsville basketball team, commended

Goertz, Edith P., commended

Black, Allison, commended

Jeter, Autumm, commended

McCullough, B. J., commended

Sledge, Percy, commended

Bracken, Peggy Gill, death mourned

Saloom, Salem and Dianne, commended

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, recognized

Novacki, Aline Regina, commended

A. H. Parker High School, 110th Anniversary, recognized

Brock, Carrie Lee Adams, death mourned

Tuskegee University basketball team, commended

Ryan, Jennie Bell, death mourned

Midfield High School girls basketball team, commended

McCain, Josephine F., commended

Pike, Nellie, commended

Talladega College womens basketball team, commended

Hudson, Margene, commended

Talladega, 175th Anniversary, recognized

Sumter County High School girls basketball team, commended

Warrior Academy basketball team, commended

Wright, Lorenzo, commended

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Callahan, H. L. (Sonny), commended

Nix, David, commended

First Baptist Church Leeds, commended

Fairfield High Preparatory School, Jobs for Alabama's Graduates (JAG) program, commended

Bonner, Vanessa Brown, commended

Health care reform legislation, Governor and Attorney General urged not to pursue litigation to prevent implementation of

Juran, Michael A., commended

Phillips, Sidney C., Jr., commended

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

Brinker, Richard W., commended

Zorn, Mary Jane Jeffcoat, death mourned

Forest Hills Middle School, Honor Roll students, commended

C. J. Donald Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Robinson Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Cooley, Billy Joe, death mourned

Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), Fly the Blue Campaign, recognized

Rilling, Corey, commended

Riggs, Jamie, commended

National Endowment for the Arts and Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Big Read, recognized

Gray, John Franklin, death mourned

Branyon, Hugh, commended

Royal, Jim, commended

Butler, Talmadge, commended

Sealy, Charlie Oliver, Sr., death mourned

Feld, Montgomery, commended

Gould, Joseph, commended

Shaw, Elijah, III, death mourned

Morris, Shep and Rite; Morris and Morris Farms, commended

Glen Oaks Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Vietnam Veterans, commended, welcome home celebration in 2011 encouraged

Jones, Freddie H. E., II, commended

Hilliard, Representative Earl, Jr., commended

Grantland, Representative Ronald, commended

Bentley, Representative Robert J., commended

Beasley, Representative William M. (Billy), commended

Ward, Representative Cam, commended

Allen, Representative Gerald H., commended

Baker, Representative Locy L., commended

Hammett, Representative Seth, commended

McDaniel, Representative W. F. (Frank), commended

Duffy, Rickey A., commended

Death penalty, support expressed for creation of commission to study moratorium on death penalty, establishment of public defender pool for capital punishment cases recommended

Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M., commended

Pitts, Harvey Curtis, Jr., death mourned

Leonard, John, commended

Hanna, Annie Lou Christine, commended

Shaw, Elijah, III, death mourned

Height, Dorothy Irene, death mourned

Riggs, Jamie, commended

Hueytown, 50th Anniversary, recognized

Bartlett, Thomas Gordon, death mourned

Rilling, Corey, commended

Hueytown, 50th Anniversary, recognized

Mount Pleasant CME Church, Homecoming and Founder's Day Program, recognized

Neel, Marlee, commended

Higginbotham, G. J., commended

Moore, Charlotte Davis, death mourned

National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read: Alabama Reads initiative, recognized

Kilgore, Mike, commended

Boy Scouts of America, 100th Anniversary, recognized

Bias, Ethel Mae Jones, death mourned

Hawkins, Felicia Renee, death mourned

Crabtree, Charles, death mourned

Swinford, Belle Love, commended

Rodgers, Edward E., commended

Coleman, Gladys T., commended

American Cancer Society, Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, staff and volunteers, commended

Hines, Elise Harris, death mourned

Williams, Mamie L. Hardaway, death mourned

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

Jones, Paul R., death mourned

Wilson, U. S. Congressman Charlie, death mourned

Soares, Alessandro, commended

Novacki, Eumar Roberto, commended

University of West Alabama, 175th Anniversary, recognized

U. S. Congress urged to fully fund Resource Conservation and Development Program

Shelly, Gaylan and Angie, commended

Hicks, Luther, commended

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., historic marker dedication ceremony honoring Rosa L. Parks, recognized

Army National Guard, 2101st Transportation Company, commended

Menton, Senator Bill, death mourned

Moore, Nathaniel Grayson, commended

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Anniston Alumnae Chapter, Founders Day observation, recognized

Johnson, Adriel, death mourned

Forte', Amelia, death mourned

Vaughn Family, commended

Houston, Coffee, Henry, Dale, Geneva, Pike, and Barbour Cos., students, commended

Charles A. Brown Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Minor Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Bush Middle School, Honor Roll students, commended

Councill Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Councill Elementary School, Kindergarten Honor Roll students, commended

Louis, Joe, commended posthumously

Novacki, Eumar Roberto, commended (2010-20506)

Beck, Representative Warren, death mourned

Maggi, Blairo Borges, commended

Taylor, Clinton Williams, death mourned

U. S. Congress urged to appropriate funds for renovation of Alabama Farmers Market

Russell-McCloud, Patricia, commended

Carpenter, Mable Elliott, death mourned

Pickens Academy girls basketball team, commended

Nabors, Senator Ollie Wilson, death mourned

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

Ingram, Mark, Jr., commended

Smith, Margaret Charles, commended posthumously

Greene County High School basketball team, commended

Fairfield High School girls basketball team, commended

Searcy, Steve, commended

Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo, commended

Cottrell, Danny, commended

Davis, Johnny, death mourned

Huntsville, efforts to become test market for Google's new ultrafast broadband network, Google Fiber, commended

Lee High School of Huntsville basketball team, commended

Hazel Green High School varsity cheerleaders, commended

Jeter, Autumm, commended

McCullough, B. J., commended

Boyett, Carl, death mourned

Robinson, Kerry, commended

Novacki, Aline Regina, commended

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, recognized

Bracken, Peggy Gill, death mourned

McCorvey, Charlie, Jr., death mourned

A. H. Parker High School, 110th Anniversary, recognized

Hanson, Johnnie, commended

Saloom, Salem and Dianne, commended

Sledge, Percy, commended

Brock, Carrie Lee Adams, death mourned

Tuskegee University basketball team, commended

Kimbrell, Harry Erskin, death mourned

Espey, Melford Edward, Jr., death mourned

Howard, Robert Lewis, death mourned

Super 11, high school football players, commended

Midfield High School girls basketball team, commended

McCain, Josephine F., commended

Hudson, Margene, commended

Pike, Nellie, commended

Talladega College womens basketball team, commended

Talladega, 175th Anniversary, recognized

Sumter County High School girls basketball team, commended

Warrior Academy basketball team, commended

Wright, Lorenzo, commended

Fairfield High Preparatory School, Jobs for Alabama's Graduates (JAG) program, commended

First Baptist Church Leeds, commended

Maggi, Blairo Borges, commended (2010-20776)

Novacki, Eumar Roberto, commended

Novacki, Aline Regina, commended

Corbin, Virginia Kay Wiginton, commended

Pate, Jack, commended

Nix, David, commended

DuPont, Margaret McLeod, death mourned

AOD Federal Credit Union, commended

Ayers, H. Brandt, commended

Talladega College basketball team, commended

Bonner, Vanessa Brown, commended

Callahan, H. L. (Sonny), commended

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter, commended

Health care reform legislation, Governor and Attorney General urged not to pursue litigation to prevent implementation of

Juran, Michael A., commended

Phillips, Sidney C., Jr., commended

Sledge, Eugene B., commended posthumously

Welborn, Jimmy Holland, Sr., death mourned

Cooley, Billy Joe, death mourned

Birmingham Volleyball Club 13-1 Team, commended

Knight, Jimmy, commended

Jackson, Willie, commended

Marshall, Fred, commended

Williams, Annie, commended

Cooley, Dorothy, commended

Smith, Chester, death mourned

Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church in Brewton, 100th Anniversary, recognized

Freedom Riders Park, recognized

Coosa Valley Resource Conservation Development Council, commended

Cusseta Baptist Church, commended

Zorn, Mary Jane Jeffcoat, death mourned

Robinson Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

C. J. Donald Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Forest Hills Middle School in Birmingham, Honor Roll students, commended

Gray, John Franklin, death mourned

Butler, Talmadge, commended

Royal, Jim, commended

Branyon, Hugh, commended

Gould, Joseph, commended

Glen Oaks Elementary School, Honor Roll students, commended

Morris, Shep and Rite, commended

Jones, Freddie H.E., II, commended

Bryan, Anna Laura, commended

Higgins, Susannah, commended

Bagwell, Haley, commended

Ratliff, Jordan, commended

Leonardi, Erica, commended

Williams Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, commended

Porter, Courtney, commended

Muncher, Meghan, commended

Irons, Representative Tammy, commended

Appropriations, pass-through appropriations, defined and prohibited, exception for valid support of agency programs, administrative and criminal penalties for violations by agencies, line-item appropriations authorized, reporting requirements, Budget Accountability Act

Electioneering communications and paid political advertising, disclosure of source of funding required, exceptions, contributions by political committees further provided for, Secs. 17-5-2, 17-5-8, 17-5-12 am'd.

Elections, printed material, publication, distribution, or display of information relating to, disclosure of responsible person or entity, required, disclosure to include information by telephone, television, radio, Internet, or other electronic mass-media advertisement, Sec. 17-5-13 am'd.

Campaign contributions, PAC to PAC transfers, prohibited, Sec. 17-5-15 am'd.

Principal campaign committees and political action committees, contributions and expenditures, reporting to Secretary of State, periodic full disclosures of sources and amounts of contributions, frequency of reporting of contributions Sec. 17-5-8 am'd.

Campaign contributions and expenditures, Secretary of State required to maintain electronic database searchable by the public

Health System Reform, Joint Legislative Task Force, established to develop plan for health care reform and address the state's long-term and short-term health care challenges

Kennedy, Leroy, Jr., death mourned

Speaker Emeritus, Representative Seth Hammett, named

House of Representatives, Speaker Emeritus, Representative Demetrius Newton, named

Summerford, Howard Thomas, Jr., commended

Newton, Elijah, commended

Kennedy, Leroy, Jr., death mourned

Green, Stacy A., death mourned