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SB330
175097-1:n:03/07/2016:PMG/th LRS2016-916 SB330 By Senator Ward RFD Banking and Insurance Rd
1 08-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, lenders of $1,000 or less are licensed and regulated
under the Alabama Small Loan Act. This bill would authorize non-bank lenders to issue short-term
unsecured loans, known as flex loans. This bill would provide for the licensure and regulation
of lenders of flex loans by the State Banking Department. This bill would establish the maximum
interest rate and maximum duration of a flex loan and provide for fees that may be charged
to a customer. This bill would set qualifications, including financial guarantees, for lenders
and provide civil penalties for violations by lenders. This bill would also authorize the
State Banking Department to enforce the provisions of this act and promulgate rules. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to short-term loans; to authorize non-bank lenders to issue
short-term unsecured loans, known as flex loans; to provide for...
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HB57
Rep(s). By Representative Johnson (R) HB57 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating
to fire safety; to prohibit the possession or sale of sky lanterns and novelty lighters; to
provide penalties; 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. (a) For the purpose of this section, a "sky lantern" means an unmanned
self-contained free-floating luminary device requiring an open flame underneath, such as a
candle, for propulsion. (b) It shall be unlawful to possess, sell at retail, offer to sell
at retail, distribute, or give away a sky lantern in this state. (c) A violation of this section
is a criminal violation punishable pursuant to Section 13A-5-12, Code of...
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HB441
175305-1:n:03/09/2016:JET/cj LRS2016-954 HB441 By Representative Hill (J) RFD Judiciary Rd
1 17-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person is justified in using physical force, including
deadly force, in self-defense or in the defense of another person under certain conditions
and an occupant of a dwelling or business property may use deadly physical force, and is legally
presumed to be justified in using deadly physical force in self-defense or the defense of
another person against a person committing or attempting to commit a burglary of the dwelling
or other specified crimes. This bill would require a pretrial hearing in which a defendant
claiming self-defense must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the force, including
deadly force, was justified. Upon satisfying this burden, the criminal charges would be dismissed.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 13A-3-23, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to
the use of force in defense of a person, to require a pretrial...
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SB105
171048-1:n:08/03/2015:JMH/th LRS2015-2543 SB105 By Senators Dial, Whatley, Williams, Scofield
and Holtzclaw RFD Judiciary Rd 1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person must possess
a pistol permit in order to carry a concealed pistol. This bill would specify that a military
identification card has the same effect as a pistol permit. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating
to pistol permits; to specify that a military identification card has the same effect as a
pistol permit. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. For purposes of carrying
a concealed pistol, a valid military identification card has the same effect as a pistol permit
issued pursuant to Section 13A-11-75, Code of Alabama 1975. Section 2. This act shall become
effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor,
or its otherwise becoming law. Firearms Pistol Permits Military Military ID...
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SB230
164932-1:n:02/26/2015:FC/mfc LRS2015-756 SB230 By Senators Waggoner, Smitherman, Allen, Coleman-Madison,
Blackwell, Sanford, Marsh, Livingston, Ward, Scofield, Dial, Chambliss, Albritton, Melson,
Glover, Reed, Brewbaker, Whatley, Holley, Figures, Williams, Stutts, Holtzclaw, Dunn, Hightower,
Smith, Beasley, Ross, Bussman, McClendon, Singleton and Sanders RFD Finance and Taxation Education
Rd 1 16-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would authorize a seven-year extension of the tax credit
against the tax liability of certain taxpayers for the substantial rehabilitation of qualified
structures. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 40-9F-4 and 40-9F-7, Code of Alabama
1975, relating to the tax credit against the tax liability of certain taxpayers for the substantial
rehabilitation of qualified structures; to authorize a seven-year extension of the tax credit.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 40-9F-4 and 40-9F-7, Code
of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as...
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HB292
173599-2:n:02/09/2016:JET/th LRS2016-317R1 HB292 By Representative Rowe RFD Military and Veterans
Affairs Rd 1 24-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Existing law does not provide a specific remedy for the state
to pursue damages sustained when a person or entity commits false or fraudulent acts against
the state. This bill would establish the Alabama Medicaid False Claims Act, to provide a remedy
for fraudulent claims in the Alabama Medicaid program. This bill would provide that certain
persons who make false claims or commit fraud against the Medicaid program would be liable
to the state for three times the amount of damage sustained, a civil penalty, and any associated
costs, including attorneys' fees. This bill would provide for the responsibilities of the
Attorney General and private individuals in investigating and proceeding against violators
in civil actions. This bill would prohibit any employer from taking retaliatory action or
preventing an employee from disclosing information to government or...
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SB216
173599-2:n:02/09/2016:JET/th LRS2016-317R1 SB216 By Senator Ward RFD Judiciary Rd 1 11-FEB-16
SYNOPSIS: Existing law does not provide a specific remedy for the state to pursue damages
sustained when a person or entity commits false or fraudulent acts against the state. This
bill would establish the Alabama Medicaid False Claims Act, to provide a remedy for fraudulent
claims in the Alabama Medicaid program. This bill would provide that certain persons who make
false claims or commit fraud against the Medicaid program would be liable to the state for
three times the amount of damage sustained, a civil penalty, and any associated costs, including
attorneys' fees. This bill would provide for the responsibilities of the Attorney General
and private individuals in investigating and proceeding against violators in civil actions.
This bill would prohibit any employer from taking retaliatory action or preventing an employee
from disclosing information to government or law enforcement agencies...
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HB238
Rep(s). By Representative Collins HB238 ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to children; to add Section
13A-6-82.1, to the Code of Alabama 1975, to create the crime of a school employee transmitting
obscene material to a student; to amend 13A-6-80, 13A-6-81, 13A-6-82, Code of Alabama 1975,
relating to sexual conduct by school employees, to further provide for the crimes of sexual
contact or soliciting a sex act with a student; to amend Section 15-25-31, Code of Alabama
1975, to provide for the admissibility of certain out-of-court statements by children under
the age of 12 years in certain child abuse and neglect criminal proceedings; to amend Section
26-14-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to reference a specific definition of child abuse and neglect
in mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting provisions; to amend Section 38-7-2, Code of
Alabama 1975, to revise the definition of day care center; to add Section 38-7-20 to the Code
of Alabama 1975, to authorize an individual under 19 years of age with...
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HB451
Rep(s). By Representative Robinson HB451 ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to financial institution
excise tax; to amend Section 40-16-4, Code of Alabama 1975; to eliminate the requirement that
the allocation and apportionment formula prescribed by the Department of Revenue for financial
institutions be substantially the same as the allocation and apportionment formula recommended
by the Multistate Tax Commission. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section
40-16-4, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: ยง40-16-4. "(a)(1) Every
such financial institution engaging in any of the following businesses: "(i) Banking;
"(ii) Conducting the business of a financial institution as defined in this chapter;
"(iii) Conducting a credit card business through the issuance of credit cards to Alabama
residents or businesses; or "(iv) Conducting a business employing moneyed capital coming
into competition with the business of national banks shall pay to the state annually for...
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HB429
and use of the proceeds of the taxes; prescribing penalties and fixing punishment for violation
of this act; and providing for a referendum. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. This act applies to Washington County. Section 2. As used in this act, the following
words have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue. (2) EQUIPMENT.
Machinery or tools employed for agriculture, horticulture, livestock, grazing, lawn and garden,
construction, industrial, maritime, mining, or forestry usage, including tractors.
(3) LEASING TAX. A tax paralleling the tax imposed by the state leasing or renting of tangible
personal property statutes, including, but not limited to, Title 40, Chapter 12, Article 4,
Code of Alabama 1975. (4) SALES AND USE TAX. A tax paralleling the tax imposed by the state
sales and use tax statutes, including, but not limited to, Title 40, Chapter 23, Code of Alabama
1975. Section 3. (a) The County Commission of Washington...
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