Steve Clouse

Dale County, judge of probate, age limit to be elected increased to age 75, constitutional amendment

Dale County, municipalities, golf carts, authorized to provide for use on municipal streets, constitutional amendment.

Houston County, Houston County Health Care Authority, board members to be appointed by county commission

Houston Co., judge of probate, age to qualify for election or appointment increased to age 75, constitutional amendment

Animals; dog and cat sales tax, dog and cat fund created; animal control officer training, sterilizations of dogs and cats, disposition of seized dogs and cats further provided for.

RSA, procedure established for funding benefit increases of ERS and TRS retirees

RSA, full-time emergency medical services technicians and paramedics allowed to purchase hazardous duty time for prior eligible service the ERS in same manner as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and correctional officers, Tier I

Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama, 75th Anniversary, commended

Clayton Davis, death mourned

Relating to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to amend Section 34-13-1, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Sections 34-13-20, 34-13-21, and 34-13-22, Sections 34-13-23 and 34-13-27, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as the Alabama Board of Funeral Services and to provide further for definitions and the membership of the board; to add Article 5 to Chapter 13, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, by amending and renumbering Sections 27-17A-1, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-4, 27-17A-10 to 27-17A-25, inclusive, 27-17A-30 to 27-17A-34, inclusive, and 27-17A-40 to 27-17A-57, inclusive, as Sections 34-13-170 to 34-13-172, inclusive, 34-13-190 to 34-13-206, inclusive, 34-13-230 to 34-13-234, inclusive, and 34-13-260 to 34-13-277, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; to transfer the existing Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, and the regulation of preneed contracts, from the Commissioner and Department of Insurance to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to authorize the Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer certain funds to the board to defray costs associated with the administration and operation of the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; 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 municipalities and counties; to require all motor fuel taxes levied by municipalities and counties after the effective date of this act to be used only for road and bridge purposes with certain exceptions.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to add Section 284.02, to require local constitutional amendments to be advertised prior to introduction.

Relating to the Insurance Premium Tax; to amend Section 27-4A-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for real property investments to qualify for the Alabama Real Property Investment Credit; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Relating to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to amend Section 34-13-1, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Sections 34-13-20, 34-13-21, and 34-13-22, Sections 34-13-23 and 34-13-27, as amended by Act 2022-339, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Alabama Board of Funeral Service as the Alabama Board of Funeral Services and to provide further for definitions and the membership of the board; to add Article 5 to Chapter 13, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, by amending and renumbering Sections 27-17A-1, 27-17A-3, 27-17A-4, 27-17A-10 to 27-17A-25, inclusive, 27-17A-30 to 27-17A-34, inclusive, and 27-17A-40 to 27-17A-57, inclusive, as Sections 34-13-170 to 34-13-172, inclusive, 34-13-190 to 34-13-206, inclusive, 34-13-230 to 34-13-234, inclusive, and 34-13-260 to 34-13-277, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975; to establish the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; to transfer the existing Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act, and the regulation of preneed contracts, from the Commissioner and Department of Insurance to the Alabama Board of Funeral Service; to authorize the Department of Insurance to temporarily transfer certain funds to the board to defray costs associated with the administration and operation of the Alabama Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act of 2023; 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.

This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Dale County, to allow mayors in municipalities in the county to participate in the Employees' Retirement System under certain conditions.

Appropriations, Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022, from the State General Fund to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA) Program, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, the State Law Enforcement Agency, the Department of Senior Services, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, the Alabama Tourism Department, the Department of Environmental Management, the Alabama Forestry Commission, and the General Fund Budget Reserve Fund.

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

Houston Co., authorize county commission to appoint members to the Houston County Health Care Authority Board of Directors, const. amend.

Nursing facilities, privilege assessments and surcharge on each nursing home bed, assessment extended, to August 31, 2025, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program extended for fiscal year 2025, Secs. 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.

Emergency medical transport providers, assessment imposed for the maintenance and expansion of emergency medical transport services through additional Medicaid enhancement payments, methodology for calculation of assessment and rate provided, and effective period for assessment provided, Secs 40-26B-90 to 40-26B-99, inclusive, added.

Supplemental Appropriations, from the American Rescue Plan Act - State Small Business Credit Initiative Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

Business privilege tax, minimum business privilege tax for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022, reduced a full exemption on amounts due of $100 or less for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023, Section 40-14A-22 am'd.

Ron Creel Healing Hands Award, established

Alabama, opposing changes in environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on scientific need.

Gaston, Victor, commended

Gaston, Representative Victor, commended

Alabama, opposing changes in environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on scientific need.

Supplemental appropriations from the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Revenue Replacement Fund, and the American Rescue Plan Act-Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

Supplemental appropriations, Alabama State Board of Midwifery Fund to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery; Genetic Counseling Fund to the Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling; Alabama Bail Bond Board Fund to the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board; Forever Wild Land Trust Fund to the Board of Forever Wild Land Trust; General Fund to Dept. of Finance, Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., Legislature, Alabama Forestry, Dept. of Mental Health, Dept. of Human Resources and General Fund Budget Reserve Fund, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2020.

Supplemental appropriation of federal funds, the Alabama Rental Assistance Fund to the Department of Finance

Dale County, Board of Education to fix annual salary of the Superintendent of Education, Act 690, 1975 Reg. Sess., repealed

Supplemental appropriations, Home Builders Property Acquisition Fund to Home Builders Licensure Board; Alabama State Board of Midwifery Fund to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery; and Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board Fund to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2019

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.

Dale Co., sheriff, additional expense allowance and salary

Dale Co., municipalities, contracting with sheriff for police services authorized, funding by municipality

Supplemental appropriations, State General Fund to Alabama Tourism Department, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Supreme Court, Office of Information Technology, Department of Public Health, Judicial Inquiry Commission, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, and State Board of Dietetics/Nutrition Fund to the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2021

Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, issuance of bonds for the finance, construction, and renovation of prisons, provided; membership of authority, further provided; phased approach to the construction of new prisons and the renovation or closure of old prisons, provided; Correctional Facilities Maintenance Fund and Department of Corrections - Correctional Capital Improvement Fund, created; Alabama Prison Repurposing Commission, required to study economic impact of any closure or possible repurposing of prison facility. Secs. 14-2-1, 14-2-6, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, and 14-2-34, am'd.

Corrections Department, correctional Capital Improvement Fund, appropriation of $400,000,000 from federal funds, American Rescue Act, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022

Corrections Department, correctional Capital Improvement Fund, appropration from State General Fund of $135,000,000 appr. to Bureau of Pardons and Paroles of $19,000,000 for purchase of Perry County Correctional Facility for fiscal year September 30, 2022

Appropriations, supplemental appropriation of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.

Supplemental appropriations, Home Builders Property Acquisition Fund to Home Builders Licensure Board; Alabama State Board of Midwifery Fund to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery; and Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board Fund to the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2019

Privilege assessments, assessment increased, methodology for recalculation of assets provided, quality incentive program for nursing facilities, Secs. 40-26B-21, 40-26B-26, 40-26B-27 am'd.

Lottery, sale of lottery tickets, distrib. of proceeds, const. amend.

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Supplemental appropriations, Corrections Dept., Departmental Emergency Fund, and Forensic Sciences, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2018

Lease tax, state and local levies payment and collection based on either seller's place of business or where delivered, automotive vehicles paid where vehicle registered after first payment, Sec. 40-12-222 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program extended for fiscal year 2019, Secs. 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge for Medicaid extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Vacancies, United States Senator, temporary appointment by Governor until next general election authorized, Sec. 36-9-7 am'd; Sec. 36-9-8 repealed

Houston Co., co. commission, authorized to levy probate transaction fee, distrib.

State contracts, state information technology contracts, require vertifcation of hours worked through third party software

Dale Co., law enforcement, authorized to take an individual with mental illness into protective custody under certain conditions, protection from civil and criminal liabilities

Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission, membership, to include Commissioner of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Sec. 31-14-3 am'd.

Supplemental appropriations, Corrections Dept., Departmental Emergency Fund, and Forensic Sciences, supp. approp. for fiscal year 2018

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Vacancies, United States Senator, temporary appointment by Governor until next general election authorized, Sec. 36-9-7 am'd; Sec. 36-9-8 repealed

Dale Co., alcoholic beverages, outside of corp. limits of muns, on-premises consumption, approval of co. commission required, Sec. 45-23-20 repealed

Ozark, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city authorized to regulate for on-premises and off-premises sales, referendum

Dale Co., revenue commissioner's office, tag transaction fee, distrib. for emergency medical services

Dale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendums, municipalities,

City boards of education, attendance and minimum age of enrollment, specific provisions deleted, Sec. 16-11-16 am'd.

Securities, registration fees for agents and investment advisor representative increased, filing fees for certain management investment companies revised, Secs. 8-6-3, 8-6-10 am'd.

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge for Medicaid extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding program extended for fiscal year 2019, Secs. 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge for Medicaid extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessment for Medicaid extended, including intergovernmental transfers, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-75, 40-26B-76, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.

First Responders, recognized

Averett and Byrd families, 100th reunion, recognized

General Fund budget, appropriations for other functions of government, debt service, and capital outlay for fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

Dale Co., sheriff, service of process, fee established, proceeds deposited in Dale Co. Sheriff's Service of Process Fee Fund

Hospitals, Medicaid Program, private hospital assessment and Medicaid funding extended for fiscal year 2017 using 2014 as a base year, use of certified public expenditures, by publicly and state owned hospitals clarified, Sec. 40-26B-77 repealed; Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77.1, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-81, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-86, 40-26B-88 am'd.

Counties and municipal governing bodies, by local law, solid waste program, use of funds, procedure for collection, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

Prisons, Alabama Prison Transformation Initiative Act, construction of new facilities provided for, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, reporting requirements increased, Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority, bonds authorized for prison facilities, construction agreements, renovating and demolishing existing prison facilities, proceeds on existing one mill tax, distribution further provided for, Secs. 14-2-1, 14-2-12, 14-2-13.1, 14-2-14, 14-2-16, 14-2-19, 14-2-21, 14-2-28, 14-2-34, 38-4-12, 40-8-3 am'd.

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

Health, suicide prevention, K-12, annual education training, Jason Flatt Act, established, Sec. 16-28B-8 am'd.

Businesses, personal property, tax returns, audits, conducted by third party auditor contracted by Alabama Dept. of Revenue, Sec. 40-7-55 am'd.

Economic Settlement Authority, created, issuance of bonds by authority payable from revenue from settlement of BP Oil Spill for capital improvements and deposit into certain funds, BP Settlement Fund created

Dale Co., co. commission, excise tax on motor fuel, const. amend.

Economic Settlement Authority, created, issuance of bonds by authority payable from revenue from settlement of BP Oil Spill for deposits to Ala. Trust Fund including General Fund Rainy Day Account, add funds for Medicaid and certain highway projects, BP Settlement Fund created

Counties and municipal governing bodies, solid waste program, use of funds, procedure for collection, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Crime of theft of valor, created, criminal penalties, limitation period tolled, Alabama Stolen Valor Act of 2015, Sec. 13A-8-10.5 added

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Motor vehicles, add'l rental tax, Sec. 40-12-222 am'd.

Motor vehicles, sales and use taxes increased, refund process for certain trucks and truck-tractors used in interstate commerce, distrib., Secs. 40-23-2, 40-23-61, 40-23-101, 40-23-102, 40-23-108 am'd.

Houston Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendums, municipalities, except for Dothan may opt out

Dale Co., compensation of judge of probate further provided for

People's Trust Act, repayment schedule revised, Sec. 29-10-1 am'd.

Veterans, June 12, 2015, XXXIII Games opening in Dothan, honored

City of Level Plains, 50th anniversary of incorporation of, commended

Quattlebaum, Kenneth Wesley, commended

Ward, Charles R., commended

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Nursing homes, beds, privilege tax assessment, supplement for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, contigent on minimum general fund appropriations to Medicaid, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Wellness Center Initiative, Alabama State Employes Comprehensive Wellness Center Initiative Study Commission, created

Dale Co., lodging tax, co. commission authorized to levy recreational vehicles and campgrounds excluded

Dale Co., co. commission, contingent fund, appropriation and expenditures authorized

Hunting, disabled veterans hunting license established, continuously valid with proof of permanent and total disability, license to be free of charge

Legislature, elections, vacancy in office of senator or representative, Sec. 17-15-1 am'd.

Children First Trust Fund, appropriations from for fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, use of allocation pursuant to Section 41-15B-2.2 and this act, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, Finance Director to notify each agency of allocation, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, appropriation of additional tobacco settlement funds, audit, Children's Affairs Department to report to Legislature and Children's Policy Council, appropriations from General Fund to various entities contingent upon adoption of const. amend. proposed by SB147, 2012 Reg. Sess.

Appropriations, supplemental for fiscal year ending September 2014, transfer of funds from certain funds, transfer of funds from Attorney General to Office of Prosecution Services and use of funds from National Mortgage Settlement further provided

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

Alabama 21st Century Fund, one-time transfer of available funds to the State General Fund, Sec. 41-10-629 am'd.

Transportation Department, funds transferred from Public Road and Bridge Fund to Public Safety Department, use for operation of Public Safety Department, time period extended to September 30, 2014, funds for purchase of motor vehicles for traffic law enforcement may be expended effective October 1, 2014, Sec. 32-2-84 am'd.

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Legislature, vacancy in office of House Representatives and Senate, Section 46 (Section 46, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.

State employees, bonus, for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014, conditional cost-of-living increase

Tobacco tax, Master Settlement Agreement, certain definitions added and changed, to provide jointly and severally liability for importers as manufacturers for escrow deposits, seizure and forfeiture of cigarettes for failure to make escrow deposits, agents appointed for service of process, permit for nonparticipating manufacturer, Secs. 6-12-2, 6-12-3, 6-12A-2, 6-12A-3, 6-12A-5 am'd.

Insurance, health, Alabama Health Insurance Plan, authorized to cease operation, transfer of funds to State General Fund, Sec. 27-52-1 am'd.

Income tax, counties and municipalities authorized to collect debt from income tax refunds, Secs. 40-18-100, 40-18-103 am'd.

Garcia, Benjamin Joseph, rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Penny Trust Fund (PTF), Comptroller authorized to transmit funds from PTF to State Board of Education, Secs. 41-15A-2, 41-15A-6 am'd.

Tobacco master settlement, settlement with participating manufacturer over non-participating manufacturer adjustment, transfer of certain funds to State General Fund for fiscal year 2014

Sales and use tax, collection, revenue from discount, distribution to Conservation and Natural Resources Department altered for two years, Secs. 40-23-35, 40-23-77 am'd.

Appropriations, supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

Coalition Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

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, tobacco settlement revenues deposited in fund within 30 days of receipt, Finance Director to notify each agency of allocation, appropriations conditional on tobacco revenues, appropriation of additional tobacco settlement funds, audit, Children's Affairs Department to report to Legislature and Children's Policy Council, appropriations from General Fund to various entities contingent upon adoption of const. amend. proposed by SB147, 2012 Reg. Sess.

General fund budget, appropriations for ordinary expenses of executive, legislative, and judicial departments

Courts, circuit, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, contempt of court, maximum fine increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd.

Homestead exemption, increased for protection against confiscation of a homestead for debts, Sec. 6-10-2 am'd.

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

Debt collection, setoff of debt, collection by counties or municipalities, Sec. 40-18-100 am'd.

Property, tax sales, distrib. of excess funds to owner of property, includes holder of records, Sec. 40-10-28 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessments for Medicaid funding, extend to fiscal year 2015, state owned and other public hospitals, intergovernmental transfer for Medicaid funding, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77, 40-26B-78, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.; Sec. 40-26B-77.1 added

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Nursing facilities, supplemental privilege assessment and monthly surcharge extended, expiration under certain conditions, Sec. 40-26B-21 am'd.

Hospitals, private hospital assessments for Medicaid funding, extend to fiscal year 2015, state owned and other public hospitals, intergovernmental transfer for Medicaid funding, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77, 40-26B-78, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.; Sec. 40-26B-77.1 added

Hospitals, private hospital assessments for Medicaid funding, extended until 2016, public hospitals exempt, intergovernmental transfer for Medicaid funding, Secs. 40-26B-70, 40-26B-71, 40-26B-73, 40-26B-77, 40-26B-78, 40-26B-79, 40-26B-80, 40-26B-82, 40-26B-84, 40-26B-88 am'd.; Sec. 40-26B-77.1 added

Poland, Charles Albert, Jr., death mourned