HB128
164612-1:n:02/13/2015:ANS/agb LRS2015-551 HB128 By Representatives Ledbetter, Shedd, Ainsworth, Standridge, Whorton (R) and Wingo RFD Public Safety and Homeland Security Rd 1 05-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction is required to pass at a safe distance and maintain the clearance until safely past the bicycle. This bill would provide a definition for safe distance for purposes of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 32-5A-82, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide a definition for safe distance for purposes of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 32-5A-82, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §32-5A-82. "The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules...
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SB4
SB4 By Senator Allen ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Section 32-5A-82, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide a definition for safe distance for purposes of a vehicle overtaking and passing a bicycle. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 32-5A-82, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §32-5A-82. "The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions, and special rules hereinafter stated: "(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. "(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his or her vehicle...
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HB462
166494-2:n:03/31/2015:FC/tj LRS2015-1319 HB462 By Representatives McCampbell, Beech and Jackson RFD Judiciary Rd 1 09-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, drag racing on any public highway is prohibited. This bill would provide that organizers and spectators would be guilty of the offense, would increase the penalties for drag racing, and would provide for impoundment or seizure of vehicles involved in illegal drag racing under certain circumstances. In addition, the vehicle of a person charged with drag racing who has previously been convicted of the offense would be subject to forfeiture. 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, prohibits a general law whose purpose or effect would be to require a new or increased expenditure of local funds from becoming effective with regard to a local governmental entity without enactment by a 2/3 vote unless: it comes...
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SB321
SB321 By Senator Singleton ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to drag racing; to further define the crime; to increase the penalties; to provide for impoundment or seizure of vehicles used in drag racing under certain circumstances; 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. Section 32-5A-178, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §32-5A-178. "(a) It is a violation of this section for any No person shall to drive any vehicle on any public highway in any race, speed competition or contest, drag race or acceleration contest, test of physical endurance, exhibition of speed or acceleration, or for the purpose of making a speed record, and no person shall...
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SB162
SB162 ENGROSSED By Senator Orr A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 32-5A-191 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2014-222 of the 2014 Regular Session, relating to driving while under the influence; to further define the offense and to define the term under the influence for the purpose of unsafe driving; to prohibit a person from driving who has a measurable amount of specified substances in the person's body; to further provide for a minimum mandatory sentence for a fourth or subsequent violation; to remove the requirement that a prior conviction considered by the court when imposing a sentence would only be a prior conviction within a five-year period; to further provide for the offenses that can be considered by a court when imposing a sentence for multiple violations; to amend Section 32-6-19 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to violations for driving while license or driving privilege is cancelled, denied, suspended, or revoked; to provide that a...
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HB373
166394-2:n:03/30/2015:MCS/mfc LRS2015-1229R1 HB373 By Representative Williams (JD) RFD Boards, Agencies and Commissions Rd 1 31-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would amend various provisions of Chapter 37, Title 34, Code of Alabama 1975, of the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Law. The bill would require an apprentice gas fitter or plumber to have a current annual certificate; provide additional defined terms; authorize the board to expend funds for public awareness purposes; provide further for the duties of the deputy director of the board; provide for the Home Builders Foundation; further define prohibited activities and disciplinary actions of the board; recognize registration as well as certificates; allow the board to consider requests for waiver back years and penalties; abolish temporary certificates; provide fees for reciprocal agreements; provide further for administrative fines, fees, and penalties, and other administrative disciplinary actions; abolish bonding requirements; provide for...
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SB307
SB307 By Senator Allen ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board and the practices and persons regulated by the board; to amend Sections 34-37-1, 34-37-2, 34-37-4, 34-37-5, 34-37-6, 34-37-8, 34-37-9, 34-37-11, 34-37-12, 34-37-14, 34-37-15, and 34-37-17, Code of Alabama 1975; relating to defined terms, powers of the board to advertise and promote the professions; board hearings; to authorize the Alabama Home Builders Foundation; provide further for prohibited activities and disciplinary powers of the board; recognize registrations of the board; provide fees for reciprocal agreements; provide for inactive status of certified and registered individuals; provide further for exempted activity; to repeal Sections 34-37-10 and 34-37-13, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to temporary certificates and bonding requirements; and to add Section 34-37-17.1, relating to records of the board and confidentiality of records. BE IT ENACTED BY THE...
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SB445
168435-1:n:04/28/2015:KMS/mfc LRS2015-1803 SB445 By Senator McClendon RFD Health and Human Services Rd 1 05-MAY-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers is the entity responsible for licensing persons to engage in the fitting and sale of hearing instruments in the state. This bill would revise certain existing defined terms and add new definitions. This bill would remove specific dollar amounts for fees and would authorize the board to provide for fees pursuant to administrative rule. This bill would further clarify reciprocity requirements. This bill would reflect adoption by the board of international standardized test procedures. This bill would require an apprentice to be under the direct supervision of a licensed dispenser. This bill would also make technical corrections and would delete antiquated language. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 34-14-1, 34-14-2, 34-14-3, 34-14-4, 34-14-5, 34-14-6, 34-14-7, 34-14-8, 34-14-9, 34-14-11,...
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SB203
164467-1:n:03/06/2015:LFO-BD/bdl SB203 By Senator Orr RFD Finance and Taxation General Fund Rd 1 10-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the State Forestry Commission is an independent agency of the state, with the power to appoint the State Forester who is responsible for managing everyday operations of the commission. This bill would rename the Department of Agriculture and Industries to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Consumer Services. This bill would create the Division of State Forestry within the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Consumer Services. This bill would transfer the duties, responsibilities, papers, funds, property, and other effects of the State Forestry Commission to the Division of State Forestry. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 2-3-1, 2-3-2, 9-3-1, 9-3-4, 9-3-5, 9-3-6, 9-3-7, 9-3-8, 9-3-9, 9-3-10, 9-3-10.1, 9-3-11, 9-3-12, 9-3-13, 9-3-14, 9-3-15, 9-3-17, 9-3-19, 9-8A-3, 9-10A-4, 9-13-1, 9-13-3, 9-13-4, 9-13-5, 9-13-6, 9-13-8,...
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SB276
165820-1:n:03/16/2015:PMG/th LRS2015-1023 SB276 By Senators Scofield, Marsh, Bussman, Williams, Ward, Waggoner, Hightower, Allen, Melson, Holley, Dial, Whatley, Stutts, McClendon, Livingston, Glover, Brewbaker, Shelnutt, Albritton, Smith, Dunn, Figures, Coleman, Beasley, Ross, Smitherman, Chambliss, Orr, Pittman and Holtzclaw RFD Judiciary Rd 1 18-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the commission of domestic violence is a crime, and there are provisions to protect the victim from further acts of domestic violence. This bill would provide greater protection and assistance to victims of domestic violence. This bill would provide consistency to the definition of domestic violence throughout the code. This bill would clarify the definition of dating relationship as it relates to domestic violence. This bill would strengthen the provisions relating to domestic violence protection orders and require better communication among law enforcement to ensure protection of a victim when a...
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