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HB48
164404-1:n:02/05/2015:FC/th LRS2015-344 HB48 By Representative McCutcheon RFD Public Safety
and Homeland Security Rd 1 03-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Office of the
Ombudsman For Child Welfare. The bill would provide for the State Advisory Committee to the
ombudsman that would appoint the ombudsman. The bill would provide for the duties and powers
of the ombudsman. The bill would prohibit discrimination or retaliation against persons filing
complaints with the ombudsman and would provide criminal penalties for violations. The bill
would also require protocols and require the presiding circuit judge to establish a protocol
committee to recommend protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of
child abuse. 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...
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HB476
166499-1:n:03/31/2015:LFO-KF/ccd HB476 By Representatives Knight, Scott, Robinson and Rogers
RFD Ways and Means Education Rd 1 09-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, the state levies
an income tax upon all residents of the state and upon all nonresidents who receive income
from Alabama sources. Taxpayers are allowed standard deductions and personal exemptions in
computing income subject to the tax. This bill proposes the Alabama Individual Income Tax
Reform Act of 2015. This bill, which would be contingent upon the ratification of a constitutional
amendment to repeal the deduction of federal income tax payments on Alabama income tax returns,
would increase the standard deductions and personal exemptions allowed for Alabama income
tax purposes to the amounts allowed for federal income tax purposes. This bill also creates
a state earned income tax credit. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 40-18-15
and 40-18-19, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to income tax deductions and...
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HB576
168265-1:n:04/23/2015:LLR/th LRS2015-1379 HB576 By Representative Williams (P) RFD Ways and
Means Education Rd 1 30-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide an annual tax credit of up
to 50 percent of the tax liability of an individual or business who donates to a nonprofit
organization that provides grants to a school to support digital learning through the use
of technology to increase student academic performance, subject to certain annual maximum
amounts. This bill would require the Department of Revenue to establish a procedure to approve
the formation of a nonprofit organization that provides digital learning grants for a school
to improve learning with technology. This bill would provide that the grants may be used to
purchase technology devices, improve infrastructure, strengthen wireless connectivity, or
improve instructional practices with technology. This bill would provide that a grant funding
request shall require a 50 percent match by the requesting organization in cash...
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HB577
168265-1:n:04/23/2015:LLR/th LRS2015-1379 HB577 By Representative Williams (P) RFD Ways and
Means Education Rd 1 30-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide an annual tax credit of up
to 50 percent of the tax liability of an individual or business who donates to a nonprofit
organization that provides grants to a school to support digital learning through the use
of technology to increase student academic performance, subject to certain annual maximum
amounts. This bill would require the Department of Revenue to establish a procedure to approve
the formation of a nonprofit organization that provides digital learning grants for a school
to improve learning with technology. This bill would provide that the grants may be used to
purchase technology devices, improve infrastructure, strengthen wireless connectivity, or
improve instructional practices with technology. This bill would provide that a grant funding
request shall require a 50 percent match by the requesting organization in cash...
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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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HB368
166407-1:n:03/31/2015:JET/mfc LRS2015-1246 HB368 By Representative Black RFD Economic Development
and Tourism Rd 1 31-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, premium tax credits are authorized
under the Certified Capital Company program to investors who contribute capital to certified
capital companies. This bill would create the Alabama Small Business Investment Act to replace
references to certified capital companies with Alabama small business investment companies
and would further define the term community outreach as it relates to these companies. This
bill would further provide for application procedures for the Alabama small business investment
companies and would further provide for the decertification of an Alabama small business investment
company. This bill would also establish additional requirements for the allocation of a tax
credit for these companies, provide for a third allocation of tax credits, and would require
the Department of Commerce to post certain related...
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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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HB574
165825-1:n:03/16/2015:MCS/th LRS2015-1079 HB574 By Representative Williams (P) RFD Ways and
Means Education Rd 1 30-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, the general administration and
responsibility for the proper operation of the Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama is statutorily
vested in a Board of Control. This bill would alter the membership of the Board of Control.
This bill would provide for additional qualifications for members of the Board of Control.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 16-25-19 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating
to the Board of Control of the Teachers' Retirement System; to alter the membership of the
Board of Control; and to provide additional qualifications for members of the Board of Control.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 16-25-19 of the Code of Alabama
1975, is amended to read as follows: §16-25-19. "(a) The general administration and
responsibility for the proper operation of the retirement system and for...
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SB290
165024-3:n:03/05/2015:MCS/th LRS2015-809R1 SB290 By Senator Livingston RFD Fiscal Responsibility
and Economic Development Rd 1 19-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Current law provides for the regulation
of heating and air conditioning contracting. This bill would provide additional requirements
for individuals and entities regarding testing for duct tightness. This bill would also provide
for classroom training for home builders through the nonprofit Alabama Home Builders Foundation.
This bill would provide further for the renewal date for certification. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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...
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SB320
SB320 By Senators Singleton and Allen ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Sections 23-1-154, 23-1-155,
23-1-156, 23-1-157, and 23-1-158, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to authorization to issue
bonds without regard to principal amount for public roadway improvements on terms established
by the authority and payable from appropriations received by the authority and amounts paid
to the authority from counties, municipalities, public corporations and other governmental
entities pursuant to funding agreements with the authority, and other revenues or funds of
the authority; authority for municipalities, counties, public corporations and other governmental
entities to enter funding agreements with the authority; authorizes the authority to receive
donations; and changes in membership of the governing body and officers of the Alabama Highway
Authority. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 23-1-154, 23-1-155,
23-1-156, 23-1-157, and 23-1-158 of the Code of Alabama 1975, are...
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