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SB29
162602-3:n:10/09/2014:LLR/tj LRS2014-2608R2 SB29 By Senator Coleman RFD Banking and Insurance
Rd 1 03-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law a debt collector is required to be licensed to
collect debt in Alabama. This bill would require debt buyers and other debt collectors to
possess certain basic information about the debt before initiating collection efforts, including
proof of indebtedness by the consumer, date of the debt, identity of the original creditor,
and itemization of all fees, charges, and payments. This bill would prohibit the collection
of a consumer debt by any party not in possession of at least a copy of the original contract,
or other documentation evidencing the consumer's liability. This bill would require a creditor
and each subsequent holder of the debt to retain and pass on to the next holder all communications
from the consumer concerning the debt and information about all known disputes and defenses.
This bill would allow consumers to record abusive telephone...
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SB302
166011-1:n:03/17/2015:MCS/mfc LRS2015-1127 SB302 By Senator Ward RFD Governmental Affairs Rd
1 31-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Alabama Board of Funeral Services has the authority
to establish the amount of annual license renewal fee for a funeral director and for an embalmer.
This bill would allow a person holding a valid license as a funeral director or as embalmer
who has obtained the age of 70 years and who has continuously been licensed in the State of
Alabama for a period of no less than 20 years, to be exempt from annual license renewal fees
provided he or she remains a resident of the State of Alabama, and does not commit a violation
of the rules and regulations of the board. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 34-13-53,
Code of Alabama 1975, relating to licenses of funeral directors and embalmers in the State
of Alabama, to allow certain continuously licensed persons to be exempt from license renewal
fees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF...
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HB194
Rep(s). By Representatives Clarke and Davis HB194 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To
amend Section 106 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 341, now
appearing as Section 106 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901,
as amended, relating to the enactment of special, private, or local bills and the notice required
prior to their introduction; to provide procedures for advertising and other notice of private,
special, or local bills prior to introduction in the Legislature; to provide procedures for
amendments of the bills; and to limit the introduction of the bills after a certain legislative
day. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. The following amendment to the
Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, is proposed and shall become valid as a part
thereof when approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon and in accordance
with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Constitution of Alabama...
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HB320
Rep(s). By Representatives Jones, Collins, Nordgren, Todd, Hall, Coleman-Evans, Treadaway,
South, Rowe, Moore (B), Pettus, Ledbetter, Sanderford, Brown, Standridge, Givan, Whorton (I),
Rich, Hill (M), Patterson, Wood, Davis, Garrett, Williams (JD), Clouse, Lee, Wingo, Boothe,
Faust, Robinson, Chesteen, Beckman, Hammon, Ingram, Sells, Shiver, Baker, McMillan, Boyd,
Bandy, Grimsley, Alexander, Williams (JW), Bracy, Martin, Poole, Lindsey, Ford, Jackson, Drake,
Carns, McClammy, Fincher, England, Hill (J), Wadsworth, Morrow, Beech, Lawrence, Hubbard,
Gaston, Sessions, Tuggle, Millican, Johnson (R), Hurst and Rogers HB320 ENROLLED, An Act,
Relating to domestic violence; to add Section 13A-6-139.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to
provide definitions; to amend Sections 13A-6-130, 13A-6-131, 13A-6-132, 13A-6-134, 13A-6-138,
13A-6-140 to 13A-6-143, inclusive, 15-10-3, 15-13-190, 15-23-68, 30-5-2, 30-5-3, 30-5-5, 30-5-7,
30-5-8, 30-6-1 to 30-6-11, inclusive, 30-6-13, 30-7-1 to 30-7-6, inclusive,...
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HB458
Rep(s). By Representative Johnson (R) HB458 ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to unclaimed or abandoned
motor vehicles; to amend Sections 32-8-84, 32-13-1, 32-13-2, 32-13-3, 32-13-4, and 32-13-6,
Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the titling and sale of certain unclaimed motor
vehicles; to provide for notice; to further provide for when a law enforcement officer may
remove a motor vehicle from certain locations; to provide limited immunity; to further provide
for the titling and sale of abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for pre-sale appeals by the
Alabama Tax Tribunal and the circuit court; to provide procedures for contesting sales; to
provide for the deduction of certain costs from the proceeds of a sale; to add Sections 32-13-9
and 32-13-10, to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require cooperation of law enforcement in enforcement
of the act; to provide criminal penalties for fraudulent statements regarding the sale of
an abandoned motor vehicle; and in connection therewith would...
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SB370
SB370 ENGROSSED By Senator Beasley A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to unclaimed or abandoned
motor vehicles; to amend Sections 32-8-84, 32-13-1, 32-13-2, 32-13-3, 32-13-4, and 32-13-6,
Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the titling and sale of certain unclaimed motor
vehicles; to provide for notice; to further provide for when a law enforcement officer may
remove a motor vehicle from certain locations; to provide limited immunity; to further provide
for the titling and sale of abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for pre-sale appeals by the
Alabama Tax Tribunal and the circuit court; to provide procedures for contesting sales; to
provide for the deduction of certain costs from the proceeds of a sale; to add Sections 32-13-9
and 32-13-10, to the Code of Alabama 1975; to require cooperation of law enforcement in enforcement
of the act; to provide criminal penalties for fraudulent statements regarding the sale of
an abandoned motor vehicle; and in connection therewith...
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HB520
Rep(s). By Representative Vance HB520 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to any
Class 5 municipality organized under the provisions of Act 71, 1977 Regular Session (Acts
1977, p. 78), as amended; to amend Act 71, 1977 Regular Session (Acts 1977, p. 78), as amended,
to further provide for the operation of the council-manager form of government; 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 Amendment 621 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901,
now appearing as Section 111.05 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama
of 1901, as amended. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall
apply in any Class 5 municipality organized under the provisions of Act 71, 1977 Regular Session
(Acts 1977, p. 78), as amended. Section 2. Sections 1.01, 3.01, 3.10, 3.14, 3.18, 4.03, 4.04,
6.13, and 6.18 of Act 71, 1977 Regular Session (Acts 1977,...
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SB473
168718-2:n:05/11/2015:FC*/mfc LRS2015-1882R1 SB473 By Senators Figures, Hightower, Albritton
and Glover RFD Local Legislation, Mobile County Rd 1 12-MAY-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would apply
only to Class 2 municipalities and would authorize the establishment of Redevelopment Authorities
in the municipalities to finance projects in development areas to revitalize and redevelop
blighted or economically distressed areas of the municipalities. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN
ACT Relating to Class 2 municipalities; to authorize the establishment of Redevelopment Authorities
in the municipalities to finance projects in development areas to revitalize and redevelop
blighted or economically distressed areas of the municipalities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall only apply in a Class 2 municipality. Section 2. Chapter
54C is added to Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975, to read as follows: Chapter 54C. REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITIES IN CLASS 2 MUNICIPALITIES. §11-54C-1....
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HB43
163521-2:n:11/26/2014:FC/tj LRS2014-3515R1 HB43 By Representative Johnson (R) RFD Boards, Agencies
and Commissions Rd 1 03-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Alabama Municipal Electric
Authority is a public corporation comprised of member municipalities which purchases and otherwise
provides electric power for distribution by participating municipalities to their citizens.
The authority is governed by a board of directors of nine members which number was originally
based on the number of member municipalities participating in the authority. Currently, 13
municipalities participate in the authority. The terms of board members are for three years
and the terms are staggered. Also, under existing law, the board members are not provided
compensation and the accounting firm that audits the authority is required to be a nationally
recognized accounting firm. This bill would provide that the number of board members of the
authority would equal the number of municipalities participating...
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HB231
Rep(s). By Representative Williams (JD) HB231 ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Sections 34-31-18,
34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25, and 34-31-26, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the
regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors, to include the regulation of the practices
of checking duct tightness by the Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors;
and to provide for the definition of terms, fees, and training requirements for such practices;
to provide for classroom training for home builders through the nonprofit Alabama Home Builders
Foundation; and to provide further for the renewal date for certification. BE IT ENACTED BY
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 34-31-18, 34-31-20, 34-31-21, 34-31-24, 34-31-25,
and 34-31-26, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: §34-31-18. "For
the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed
to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "(1)...
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