Here’s a round-up of the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week.
Tuesday, May 23
Senate
SB304, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, establishes minimum qualifications for the Hale County sheriff. It passed 32-0 and went to the House of Representatives, which passed it on Thursday.
SB 305, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, allows the Hale County sheriff to establish procedures to use a credit or debit card. It passed 31-0 and went to the House of Representatives, which passed it on Thursday.
SB 325, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley, R-Enterprise, provides for the appointment and compensation of a deputy coroner and chief deputy coroner in Coffee County. It passed 31-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 327, sponsored by Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, creates a process fee in Marshall County. It passed 31-0 and went to the House of Representatives, where it passed on Thursday.
HB 332, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Boyd, D-Anniston, abolishes the constable in Talladega County. It passed 30-2 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 423, sponsored by Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, gives the Talladega County Commission more control over the use of sales taxes in Talladega County. It passed 30-1 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 446, sponsored by Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, increases maximum fees charged to people entering the pretrial diversion program in Coffee and Pike counties and the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. It passed 31-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 263, sponsored by Sen. Donnie Chesteen, R-Geneva, expands the number of schools covered by the Alabama Accountability Act and increases qualifying income to participate. It passed 26-7 and goes to the House of Representatives.
House
SB 39, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Gurley, creates three new circuit judgeships in the 23rd Circuit (Madison County), the 28th (Baldwin County) and the 19th (Autauga, Chilton and Elmore counties) as well as district judgeships. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 159, sponsored by Sen. Clay Scofield, R-Guntersville, creates a rebuttable presumption in lawsuits against governments and road and bridge contractors that alleged injuries, deaths or damages caused by texting, drunk driving or speeding were the fault of vehicle operators, and requires complaints in those situations to be detailed on dates, times and events. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 430, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, gives the state’s Literacy Task Force more duties in the content creation for the state’s comprehensive core reading and reading intervention programs. It passed on a 94-4 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 168, sponsored by Rep. Kerry Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, increases the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required. It passed on a 96-3 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 435, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, increases the supplemental compensation paid to election inspectors and clerks. It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
SB 189, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, revises the circumstances under which the Alabama Medicaid Agency may revise the ceiling for the Medicaid reimbursement rate to nursing facilities during a given fiscal year. It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
SB 300, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, creates a professional development path for principals. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
HB 432, sponsored by Rep. Ivan Smith, R-Clanton, reduces the minimum time period certain Alabama licenses may be issued to a foreign national. It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 429, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, increases the film industry incentive cap to $50 million annually. It passed on a 100-1 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 450, sponsored by Rep. David Cole, R-Madison, requires all references to the United States Uniformed Services in the Code of Alabama and other state law to include the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 428, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, further defines the crime of child abuse to include willful mistreatment. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 436, sponsored by Rep. Ontario Tillman, D-Birmingham, allows people up to the age of 22 to be tried as youthful offenders, under certain circumstances. It passed on a 56-39 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 347, sponsored by Rep. Parker Moore, R-Hartselle, prohibits residential developers from building centralized mail delivery for neighborhoods with one- and two-family homes and townhouses, unless HOA or residents elect to install the centralized mail delivery system. The bill passed on a 98-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
SB 225, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, allows a Department of Corrections law enforcement officer, certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission, to assist in public safety with law enforcement. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 377, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette, would allow for the payment of uncontested claims on an expedited basis for the Board of Adjustment. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
SB 60, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, lifts a cap on loans offered by the state Board of Nursing for certain nursing students. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 41, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, temporarily revises eligibility under the Employee Retirement Systems. The House concurred with Senate changes 102-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 311, sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker, R-Atmore, limits local government reviews of solid waste facility permit modifications. The House concurred with Senate changes 102-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 166, sponsored by Rep. Parker Moore, R-Hartselle, revises the amount of alcohol that can be sold curbside. The House concurred with Senate changes 92-0, and it goes to the Governor.
HB 44, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, R-Phenix City, expands the membership of Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission. The House concurred with Gov. Ivey’s changes by a 99-0 vote.
HB 254, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse, requires motor fuel taxes to be used solely for roads and bridges with certain exceptions. The House concurred with Senate changes 100-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 266, sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, which relates to will contests moving from the probate to circuit courts. The House concurred with Senate changes 101-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 379, sponsored by Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle, which limits ownership of Alabama property by certain foreign nationals in China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. The House concurred with Senate changes by an 80-18 vote. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
Wednesday, May 24
Senate
SB 286, sponsored by Sen. William Beasley, D-Clayton, establishes the Macon Economic Development Authority. The Senate concurred with House changes 29-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 44, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, R-Phenix City, expands membership of the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission. The Senate concurred with executive changes 27-0.
SB 294, sponsored by Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, allows state agencies to increase the number of non-merit system of State employees. The bill passed 34-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 301, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia, increases points placed on licenses for distracted driving offenses. The bill passed 30-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 331, sponsored by Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, sets the Jefferson County sheriff’s compensation at 133% of the total salary paid to the highest paid employee of Jefferson County serving under the sheriff. It passed 30-0. The bill goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 334, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, alters the city limits of Atmore. It passed 30-0. It goes to the House of Representatives.
HB11, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, governs advertising displays by licensees of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB75, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, revises professional requirements for private investigators under the Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB109, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, which, among other things, requires college and career readiness. It passed 35-0 with amendments and returned to the House, who later concurred. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB131, sponsored by Rep. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, prevents parole if a person is charged with a new offense. It passed 33-0 with amendments and returned to the House, which later concurred. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB213, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, governs reimbursement, service time and coverage of people receiving scholarships under the Volunteer Rescue Squad Tuition Reimbursement Act of 2018. It passed 32-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB244, sponsored by Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, increases compensation for attorneys appointed as a guardian ad litem in juvenile cases. It passed 35-0 with amendments, which the House later concurred with. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB305, sponsored by Rep. Ron Bolton, R-Northport, creates a process fee to fund the sheriff’s office in Pickens County. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB313, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Montgomery, increases the salary and creates an expense fund for Montgomery County sheriffs who have served at least two terms. It passed 30-0. The legislation goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB322, sponsored by Rep. TaShina Morris, D-Montgomery, increases the salary of the Montgomery County Commission. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB336, sponsored by Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham, renames the Red Mountain Greenway and Recreational Area Commission the Jefferson County Greenways Commission. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB344, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, which relates to zoning of unincorporated areas in counties of 400,000 or more. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB356, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, requires law enforcement to undergo training that relates to individuals with some disabilities. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB364, sponsored by Rep. Steve Hurst, R-Munford, requires schools to offer cash options for admittance to school games. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB378, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, relates to brownfield development and liability. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB421, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Montgomery, establishes a state cookie. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB455, sponsored by Rep. David Standridge, R-Hayden, relates to volunteer fire departments and creates the Rural and Community Fire Protection Advisory Committee. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB468, sponsored by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman, allows the Town of Garden City in Cullman County to sell part of the former Garden City School without a referendum. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB469, sponsored by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman, calls an election for a proposed constitution amendment to put a 15% sales tax on medical cannabis in Cullman County. It passed 30-0. It had a unanimous local certification resolution and goes to the ballot.
HB481, sponsored by Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Cullman, relates to court municipal costs in Cullman County. It passed 28-0, with 2 abstentions. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB105, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, requires the State Health Officer to issue advisories on the consumption of fish if a danger is present. It passed 33-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB143, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, which relates to penalties and identification around “criminal enterprise.” It passed 32-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB213, sponsored by Sen. David Sessions, R-Grand Bay, makes changes to the Alabama Bail Reform Act of 1993. It passed 35-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB245, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, revises the Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entity Code to incorporate a national model. It passed 32-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB274, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, which alters the boundaries of Spanish Fort. It passed 30-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB284, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, provides for dam inspectors and requires dam owners to develop emergency plans. It passed 34-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB291, sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, exempts computers, software and some databases from competitive bidding laws. It passed 33-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB312, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, which among other things, requires proper insurance and registration for motor vehicles after an accident to continue operating on a public road or highway. The bill passed 33-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB313, sponsored by Sen. Tom Butler, R-Madison, commissions a replica of a Saturn 1B rocket on I-65 should the original fall into disrepair. It passed 35-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB315, sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brook, allows certain providers or commercial mobile radio service providers eligible to offer and receive universal service support. It passed 35-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB316, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, creates further prohibitions on people under 21 having vapes. It passed 35-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB320, sponsored by Sen. Lance Bell, R-Pell City, requires law enforcement to fingerprint and catalog the fingerprints of undocumented immigrants. It passed 34-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB330, sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brook, prevents government agencies from taking Central Bank Digital Currency. It passed 32-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
House
HB 473, sponsored by Rep. Donna Givens, R-Loxley, allows the anonymous surrender of infants to emergency medical services providers or hospitals. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 292, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, exempts certain aircraft from ad valorem taxation. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 471, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, authorizes a Class 8 municipality with a population of 25,000 or more according to the last decennial census and that has a corporate limit lying in two counties to opt out of the county personnel board’s jurisdiction. It passed on a 78-4 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 491, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, provides that the revised valuation notice must be mailed to the taxpayer by no later than July 1. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 328, sponsored by Rep. Ben Robbins, R-Sylacauga, provides for the official recording of certain judgments concerning real property. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 267, sponsored by Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, revises the Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Law to reflect the national standards set by the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act of 2021 and the Delaware General Corporation Law. It passed on a 99-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 302, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, provides for the definition of an electrical worker and a provisional license, delete references to master electrician, provide individuals previously issued a provisional license three years to take the licensure examination and require the board to waive the examination fee for one sitting. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 6, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, says the government may not burden certain fundamental rights of parents. It passed on a 87-8 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 289, sponsored by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, would establish circumstances and procedures to disclose or release recordings made by body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras used by law enforcement agencies. It passed on a 85-14 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 64, sponsored by Rep. Ronald Bolton, R-Northport, would prohibit immigrants lacking permanent legal status in the United States or admitted under a nonimmigrant visa from possessing a firearm. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 399, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, would establish the Alabama Ad Valorem Advisory Committee to provide input and recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 371, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, would revise the circumstances in which an individual’s pension, annuity or retirement benefits under the Teachers’ Retirement System and the Employees’ Retirement System are subject to certain recovery actions. It passed on a 98-1 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 304, sponsored by Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, would further provide for alcoholic beverage sales by food and beverage trucks within established entertainment districts by extending the license to municipalities in all classes. It passed on a 68-24 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 68, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, allows Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs employees to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket travel expenses. It passed by 101-0, and it goes to the Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 103, sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, authorizes up to eight weeks of sick leave to care for an adopted child. The House concurred with changes 103-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 4, sponsored by Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, prevents employers from microchipping employees. The House concurred with changes 102-0. It goes to Gov. Kay IVey.
HB 261, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, prohibits college transgender athletes from participating in sports with their gender. The House concurred with changes 93-4. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 14, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, which would waive fees for a person filing a motion of contempt against a person they have a protection order from abuse order against. The House concurred with Gov. Ivey’s changes 102-0. It goes back to the Governor.
SB 9, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, which requires the use of paper ballots in elections. The House concurred with Gov. Ivey’s changes 96-3. It goes back to the Governor.
Thursday May 26
Senate
SB 278, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia, creates the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program. The Senate concurred with House changes 29-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 269, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, creates the K-12 Capital Grant Program within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The Senate concurred with House changes 29-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 101, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, relates to the Rolling Reserve Act. It went to the conference committee and the Senate concurred with changes 31-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 87, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is the supplemental appropriations of the Education Trust Fund. It went to conference committee and the Senate concurred 31-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB88, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is the Education Trust Fund. It went to conference committee and the Senate concurred 31-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey
SB86, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, which provides $150 tax rebates to individual filers and $300 rebates to couples. It went to conference committee and the Senate concurred 27-4. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB126, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette, creates the Medicaid Emergency Reserve Fund. It passed 34-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB465, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, creates an appropriation from the Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB127, sponsored by Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, makes appropriations from the Children Trust Fund. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB154, sponsored by Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard, which makes a 2% COLA raise for public employees. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB155, sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville, makes appropriations to the Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It passed 35-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB125, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, is the supplemental General Fund appropriation bill. It passed 28-7 and went to conference committee.
HB124, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, is the General Fund budget. It passed the Senate 31-2, with one abstention. It went to the conference committee.
SB 214, sponsored by Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, relates to centralized motor vehicle registration. It passed 31-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 342, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, allows district attorneys to hire not based on residence. It passed 31-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 322, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, which relates to the role and appointment of notary publics. The bill passed 25-4 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 335, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, which creates the Alabama Licensed Counselor Wellness Committee and “voluntary treatment program for impaired licensed professional counselors and associate licensed counselors.” It passed 30-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 329, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, prevents the internet posting of judges’ personal information. It passed 30-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
SB 275, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, prevents centralized mail systems in neighborhoods. It passed 30-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
HB 122, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley, prohibits organ donation discrimination based on disability. The bill passed 30-0 with amendments and returned to the House, who concurred.
HB 358, sponsored by Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg, relatez to boating and boating violations. The bill passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 72, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, allows a specialist and a parole officer to investigate a defendant. The bill passed 30-0 with amendments and returned to the House, who concurred.
HB 417, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, prevents a college degree from being required for a paramedic. The bill passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 287, sponsored by Rep. Shane Stringer, R-Citronelle, creates the crime of doxing. The bill passed 30-0 with amendments and returned to the House, who concurred.
HB 235, sponsored by Rep. Randy Wood, R-Anniston, includes law enforcement under “peace officer.” It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 426, sponsored by Rep. Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, relates to background checks for alcoholic beverage license applicants. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 381, sponsored by Rep. Kelvin Lawrence, R-Hayneville, expands qualifications for Board of Directors. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 285, sponsored by Rep. Craig Lipscomb, R-Rainbow City, relates to the Board of Dental Examiners. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 156, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, exempts capital expenditures of Birmingham Zoo from state, municipal and county taxes through 2027. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 439, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, relates to the Growing Alabama Credit. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 324, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, which is a constitutional amendment that allows some gambling in Greene County. It passed 24-1 and with a 24-0 local certification resolution. It goes to the House of Representatives.
HB 143, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, provides for the salary for the coroner of Butler County. It passed 27-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 346, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, changes the makeup of the Cullman County Tourism Bureau. It passed 28-0 and goes to the House of Representatives.
HB 341, sponsored by Rep. Parker Moore, R-Decatur, provides the sheriff of Morgan County more discretion with abandoned, stolen or unclaimed property. It passed 31-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 414, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, authorizes a tax in an unincorporated area of Tallapoosa County. It passed 30-0, with one abstaining, and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 415, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, alters the boundaries of Dadeville. It passed 30-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 343, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia, adds an additional member to Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau. The bill passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 312, sponsored by Rep. Randy Wood, R-Anniston, creates the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Fund and an additional motor vehicle registration fee in Talladega County. It passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 350, sponsored by Rep. Randy Wood, R-Anniston, creates an inmate commissary at the county jail in Talladega County. The bill passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 474, sponsored by Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, allows the county commission to set certain fees in Lamar County. It passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
HB 476, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Hammett, R-Dozier, relates to pistol permits in Covington County. It passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB333, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, relates to the boundary of Orange Beach in Baldwin County. The bill passed 31-0, with one abstaining. It goes to the House of Representatives.
SB355, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, changes the makeup of the Historic Blakeley Authority. The bill passed 33-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov Kay Ivey.
HB 359, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, creates the Baldwin County Mental Health Court Fund. It passed 33-0, with one abstaining. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.
House
SB 267, sponsored by Sen. Donnie Chesteen, R-Geneva, creates the “Athletic Trainer Secondary School Incentive Program.” It passed on a 99-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
SB 175, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, provides grants for adult learners returning to school. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes back to the Senate for consideration of House changes.
SB 111, sponsored by Sen. Lance Bell, R-Pell City, provides money to Talladega College as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 97-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
SB 262, sponsored by Sen. Billy Beasley, D-Clayton, provides supplemental funding to Tuskegee University as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 99-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
SB 93, sponsored by Sen. Jay Hovey, R-Auburn, provides money to Southern Preparatory Academy as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 99-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
SB 269, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, creates the K-12 Capital Grant Program within the office of the lieutenant governor as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes back to the Senate for consideration of House changes.
SB 278, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, creates the “the Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program” as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 66-27 vote. It goes back to the Senate for consideration of House changes.
SB 101, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, makes changes to the Rolling Reserve Act and, among other measures, creates the “Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund” as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 102-0 vote. The bill went to conference committee and was later sent to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 88, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, setting the Education Trust Fund budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. It passed on a 102-0 vote. The bill went to conference committee and was later sent to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 87, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, which relates to the supplemental appropriations as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on a 101-1 vote. The bill went to conference committee and was later sent to Gov. Kay Ivey.
SB 85, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, provides a 2% pay raise to public education employees It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
HB 479, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would cut the state grocery tax in half over the next few years. It passed 103-0, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 246, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, would establish the Cosmetology Licensure Compact and allow licensed cosmetologists among compact states to practice in Alabama. It passed on a 102-0, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 251, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, would authorize the issuance of a distinctive motor vehicle license plate for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve. It passed on a 100-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 366, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, would add the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Space Force to the list of service branches for which a military distinctive license plate is available. It passed on a 101-0 vote, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 129, sponsored by Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, would define “dignified and humane manner” and would mandate best efforts to identify unclaimed cremated remains of Alabama veterans eligible for burial in a state or national military cemetery. It passed on a 99-0 vote, and it goes to the Senate.
SB 17, sponsored by Sen. Tom Butler, R-Madison, will add the United States Space Force to all references to the U.S. Armed Forces in Alabama law. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Governor.
SB 67, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, extends tuition benefits for the National Guard to people in dual enrollment programs and caps tuition reimbursement for private colleges and universities. It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes back to the Senate for consideration of House changes.
SB 178, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, which expands education benefits to spouses whose partners were killed on active duty. It passed on a 103-0 vote, and it goes to the Governor.
HB 486, sponsored by Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville, would exempt the Alabama Women’s Tribute Statue Commission from the public works competitive bid laws. It passed on a 101-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 492, sponsored by Jim Hill, R-Moody, would prohibit government agencies, individuals, businesses, and associations from publicly posting or displaying judge’s or justice’s personal information on the Internet, provided they have received a written request from the judge or justice to refrain from doing so. It passed on a 102-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.
HB 258, sponsored by Rep. Kyle South, R-Fayette, would exempt High Socks for Hope, Inc., from state, county, and municipal sales and use taxes. It passed on a 103-0 vote, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 215, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, would clarify that the insurance policy would be for the purpose of paying or reimbursing obligations under a motor vehicle value protection agreement in the event the provider fails to perform the obligations. It passed 102-0, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 445, sponsored by Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would clarify that tax rebates established by the Sweet Home Alabama Tourism Investment Act would be available only for projects placed into service after the effective date of the act. It passed 103-0, and it goes to the Senate.
HB 458, sponsored by Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, would increase the maximum number of working days the Lawrence County Board of Registrars may meet each fiscal year. The bill passed 95-0. It goes to the Senate.
HB 501, sponsored by Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, would remove limitations on a district attorney’s authorization to hire personnel based on the residency of current or potential personnel. It passed 102-0, and it goes to the Senate.
SB 86, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, would provide a one-time income tax rebate of $150 for individuals and $300 for joint filers. It passed on 103-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
HB 82, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, would make it a Class B felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, to sell, furnish, give away, deliver, or distribute fentanyl or any mixture containing fentanyl that causes the death of a person who uses it. It passed on 99-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
HB 287, sponsored by Rep. Shane Stringer, R-Citronelle, would create the crime of doxing and establish penalties for violations. It passed on 98-0 after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
HB 72, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, provides that a specialist, in addition to a parole officer, may conduct an investigation and provide a report to the court regarding a defendant. It passed on a 100-0 vote after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
HB 122, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Valley, would prohibit discrimination against individuals with a disability in receiving an organ transplant based on his or her disability. It passed on a 102-0 vote after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
HB 109, sponsored by Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, would make a college and career readiness indicator a graduation requirement. It passed on a 103-0 vote after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
HB 131, sponsored by Rep. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, would provide that a prisoner is not eligible for parole if he or she has been charged with a new offense that has not been disposed. It passed on a 97-1 vote after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
HB 244, sponsored by Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, would provide that counsel appointed to serve as a guardian ad litem for a juvenile in a dependency case may be compensated a maximum fee of $5,000, up from $2,500. It passed on a 103-0 vote after the House agreed to Senate changes. It goes to the Governor.
SB 101, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, which makes changes to the Rolling Reserve Act and, among other measures, creates the “Educational Opportunities Reserve Fund” as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed on 103-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
SB 87, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, which relates to the supplemental appropriations as part of the Education Trust Fund package. It passed 103-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
HB 124, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, provides funding for the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2024. It passed 103-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
HB 125, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, provides additional funding for the current fiscal year, FY 2023. It passed on 103-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
SB88, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, sets the Education Trust Fund budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. It passed on 102-0 after the House and Senate agreed to change in conference committee. It goes to the Governor.
HB125, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, which is the supplemental General Fund appropriations. The Senate concurred with the conference committee 27-3.
HB124, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, which is the General Fund budget. The Senate concurred with the conference committee 28-3.
HB 82, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, which expands on the definition of manslaughter. It came out of conference committee and the Senate concurred 31-0.
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Alander Rocha is a journalist based in Montgomery, and he reports on government, policy and healthcare. He previously worked for the Red & Black, Georgia’s student newspaper, and Kaiser Health News, where he covered community health workers’ successful efforts to vaccinate refugees in an Atlanta suburb. He is a Tulane and Georgia alumnus with a two-year stint in the U.S. Peace Corps.