HB673
169608-1:n:05/19/2015:LFO-LC/bdl HB673 By Representative Hill (J) RFD Judiciary Rd 1 19-MAY-15 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, there are minimum requirements relating to licensure as an attorney for justices and judges. This bill increases those requirements. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to justices and judges; to amend Sections 12-2-1, 12-11-1, and 12-12-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the minimum requirements relating to licensure as an attorney for justices and judges. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 12-2-1, 12-11-1, and 12-12-1, Code of Alabama 1975, are hereby amended to read as follows: §12-2-1. "(a) The Supreme Court, except as otherwise provided, shall consist of a chief justice and eight associate justices, who shall be elected by the qualified electors of the state at the general elections as provided by law for the election of members of the House of Representatives in Congress and who shall hold their offices for the term of six...
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HB235
162833-1:n:08/22/2014:FC/tj LRS2014-2921 HB235 By Representative Weaver RFD Health Rd 1 11-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish within the State Health Department a State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life. The council would be appointed by the State Health Officer to be composed of interdisciplinary health care professionals and other persons having experience with palliative care. The council would consult with the department on the delivery of palliative care in this state. In addition, the bill would provide for the department to establish a palliative care education program. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the State Health Department and palliative care; to establish a State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life; to provide for the appointment of the members and the duties of the council; and to provide for the establishment of a statewide palliative care education program within the department. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE...
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HB442
167185-2:n:04/08/2015:MCS/mfc LRS2015-1439R1 HB442 By Representatives Collins and Beech RFD Boards, Agencies and Commissions Rd 1 09-APR-15 SYNOPSIS: Current law provides for the membership of the Women's Commission and the procedures and rules for the commission. This bill would change the membership of the commission and specify the number of members required to constitute a quorum for holding meetings and conducting business. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 41-9-410 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Women's Commission; to change the membership of the commission, and to specify the number of members constituting a quorum for holding meetings and conducting business. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 41-9-410 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §41-9-410. "(a) There is hereby created and established a continuing Women's Commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission, which shall be composed of three...
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HB668
169224-1:n:05/12/2015:PMG/tj LRS2015-2009 HB668 By Representative Fridy RFD Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Rd 1 14-MAY-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a constable is elected from each election precinct in those counties having constables. This bill would change the geographical areas from which constables are elected. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to constables; to amend Sections 17-14-4 and 36-23-1, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that a constable be elected from an election precinct, a county commission district, or a state house district, depending on the population of the county. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 17-14-4 and 36-23-1, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: §17-14-4. "Except as otherwise provided by local law, members of county commissions, one county treasurer in all counties having a county treasurer, and one constable for each election precinct all constables in counties having constables, shall be...
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HB318
165808-3:n:03/18/2015:KMS/thLRS2015-1043R1 HB318 By Representative Brown RFD Education Policy Rd 1 18-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, Jacksonville State University is under the management of a board of trustees. This bill would revise the membership of the board. This bill would decrease term length for trustees from 12 to six years. This bill would also specify that a trustee who turns 70 years old may finish his or her term of office. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 16-52-3, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to Jacksonville State University; to revise the membership of the board; to decrease term length from 12 to six years; and to specify that a trustee who turns 70 years old may serve until the expiration of his or her term of office. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 16-52-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §16-52-3. "(a) There is created a Board of Trustees for Jacksonville State University, the state...
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HB336
Rep(s). By Representatives Givan, Davis and Shedd HB336 ENROLLED, An Act, To repeal existing Article VII of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, relating to impeachments, and to add a new Article VII, relating to impeachments. 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 of 1901, as amended: PROPOSED AMENDMENT I. Article VII of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, is repealed. II. Article VII is added to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to read as follows: Article VII. Impeachments. Section 173. (a) The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, members of the State Board of Education, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, and justices...
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HB162
Rep(s). By Representative Sanderford HB162 ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse with certain modifications; to amend Section 38-9D-3, Code of Alabama 1975, so as to provide that the council shall meet at the call of the chair and to repeal Section 38-9D-7, Code of Alabama 1975, to remove the council from regularly scheduled review under the Sunset Law. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law, the sunset committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, with the additional recommendations for statutory change as set out in Section 3. Section 2. The existence and functioning of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, created and functioning pursuant to Sections 38-9D-1 to 38-9D-7, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975, is continued,...
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HB551
Rep(s). By Representative Gaston HB551 ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Amendment 161 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 670, now appearing as Section 266 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, relating to the Board of Trustees of Auburn University; to establish procedures for automatically adjusting term expiration dates in order to limit the number of terms that expire during the same calendar year to three; and to increase the membership of the board by two at-large members to enhance the diversity of the board. 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 of 1901, as amended: PROPOSED AMENDMENT Amendment 161 to the Constitution of...
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SB112
165068-1:n:03/03/2015:JET/th LRS2015-844 SB112 By Senator Orr RFD Constitution, Ethics and Elections Rd 1 03-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Under Article V of the United States Constitution, Congress must call a convention upon the application of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the states to consider proposed amendments to the Constitution. Proposed amendments must then be ratified by three-fourths of the states. This bill would provide for the qualification and appointment of delegates and alternate delegates to represent Alabama at an Article V Convention and would provide for the recall of a delegate. This bill would provide that delegates and alternative delegates may be reimbursed for certain expenses related to service. This bill would also require delegates and alternative delegates to execute an oath, which is filed with the Secretary of State. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Article V Conventions; to provide for the qualifications and appointment of delegates and alternate...
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SB26
163387-1:n:10/20/2014:KMS/tj LRS2014-3371 SB26 By Senator Albritton RFD Constitution, Ethics and Elections Rd 1 03-MAR-15 SYNOPSIS: Article VII of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, provides for impeachments in Alabama. This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to repeal the existing Article VII and to readopt Article VII to make nonsubstantive technical amendments, including renumbering sections, capitalization, and gender neutral references, throughout the article and to make all of the following substantive changes: Section 173. The rewritten section would remove the State Superintendent of Education and include the members of the State Board of Education as officers who are subject to impeachment, would require a two-thirds vote of the Senate, sitting as a court of impeachment, for conviction, and would delete the requirement that members of the Legislature be summoned to the capitol for impeachment proceedings by publication in a newspaper....
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