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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HB245
172946-1:n:01/12/2016:PMG/cj LRS2016-68 HB245 By Representatives McClammy and Knight RFD Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Rd 1 16-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude is prohibited from voting until he or she has been released upon completion of a sentence, has been pardoned, has completed probation or parole, and has paid any victim restitution. Restoration of voting rights is made through an application to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. This bill would provide for the automatic restoration of voting rights of a person who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude when he or she is discharged from incarceration. This bill would specify responsibilities of the Secretary of State concerning such voter restoration. This bill would provide for absentee voting for persons who are eligible to vote and are incarcerated. This bill would repeal the provisions of state law that provide the procedure for the Board of...
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SB292
173949-2:n:02/24/2016:LFO-HP/bdl SB292 By Senators Orr and Melson RFD Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Rd 1 24-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, liquor wholesale licensees may sell liquor at wholesale to the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board or as authorized by the board, other than to a retail licensee of the board. Under existing law, state liquor stores operated by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and certain licensed private retail stores may sell liquor at retail. Under existing law, retail licensees of the board must purchase liquor from the board for resale. This bill would require the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to phase out retail sale of alcoholic beverages by the board prior to October 1, 2021 but continue all other functions prescribed by law; require the board to obtain the best available price for fixed assets, equipment, and property; and require the Department of Economic and Community Affairs to provide certain technical...
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HB166
173503-1:n:02/04/2016:PMG*/cj LRS2016-378 HB166 By Representative Hill (M) RFD Ethics and Campaign Finance Rd 1 09-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a member of the Legislature may not be an employee of any other branch of state government or any public educational institution during his or her term of office. This bill would allow a member of the Legislature who is retired under the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System to perform duties in any capacity, including as an independent contractor, and to earn compensation with any employer participating in the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System without suspension of his or her retirement allowance provided that the member is not employed in a permanent full-time capacity and his or her compensation does not exceed a certain amount. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Legislature; to amend Sections 16-25-26 and 36-27-8.2, as amended by Act 2015-410, 2015 Regular Session,...
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SB193
173503-1:n:02/04/2016:PMG*/cj LRS2016-378 SB193 By Senator Dial RFD Governmental Affairs Rd 1 09-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a member of the Legislature may not be an employee of any other branch of state government or any public educational institution during his or her term of office. This bill would allow a member of the Legislature who is retired under the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System to perform duties in any capacity, including as an independent contractor, and to earn compensation with any employer participating in the Teachers' Retirement System or the Employees' Retirement System without suspension of his or her retirement allowance provided that the member is not employed in a permanent full-time capacity and his or her compensation does not exceed a certain amount. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Legislature; to amend Sections 16-25-26 and 36-27-8.2, as amended by Act 2015-410, 2015 Regular Session, Code of Alabama...
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SB266
168426-9:n:02/17/2016:JMH*/tj LRS2015-1812R7 SB266 By Senator Blackwell RFD Transportation and Energy Rd 1 17-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would adopt the Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act. This bill would allow the owner of a vessel to voluntarily obtain a certificate of title on the vessel and would provide a procedure for the owner of a vessel to make application with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. This bill would specify the process for perfecting a security interest on a vessel and provide for the maintenance of records and files regarding the security agreement. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To adopt the Uniform Certificate of Title for Vessels Act, to provide for the issuance by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency of certificates of title on vessels; to allow owners of vessels to voluntarily obtain a certificate of title; to provide for the application process; to provide for the issuance of certificates of title; and to provide the perfecting of a...
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HB372
174164-1:n:02/24/2016:KBH/th LRS2016-621 HB372 By Representative Beckman RFD Judiciary Rd 1 08-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Municipal Probation Reform Act. This bill would define terms and would allow a municipal court to contract with a private probation entity to provide probation services under certain conditions. This bill would: Provide qualifications and registration requirements for a private probation entity; provide for the qualifications of employees, agents, or volunteers of a private probation entity; provide certain insurance coverage requirements and contract requirements for a private probation entity; provide procedures for the revocation or suspension of the registration of a probation entity and would impose fines; and authorize the Administrative Office of Courts to inspect and investigate a private probation entity to monitor the entity. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish the Municipal Probation Reform Act; to authorize a municipal court to...
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HB377
175353-1:n:03/08/2016:FC/mfc LRS2016-1001 HB377 By Representatives Beckman, Farley, Ledbetter, Hanes, Harper, Rich, Pettus, Williams (JW), Shedd, Sessions, Gaston, Wilcox, Davis, Faust, Nordgren, Fridy, McCutcheon, Patterson, Ball, Whorton (R), Pringle, Boothe, Greer, Williams (JD), Sells, Lee, Shiver, Johnson (R), Millican, Tuggle, Hurst, Brown, Butler, Beech and Wood RFD Public Safety and Homeland Security Rd 1 08-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare. 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. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare; to provide for the Statewide Advisory Committee to the Ombudsman; to provide for the appointment of the ombudsman and the powers and duties of the ombudsman; and to prohibit discrimination or retaliation for complaints. BE IT...
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HB371
167281-3:n:02/23/2016:FC/th LRS2015-1457R2 HB371 By Representative Pringle RFD Mobile County Legislation Rd 1 08-MAR-16 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Mobile County and the countywide civil service system; to amend Act No. 470 of the 1939 Regular Session (Acts 1939, p. 298), as amended, which establishes the countywide civil service system by amending Section II, relating to the unclassified service, and Section XXI, relating to layoffs; and to further provide options under the countywide civil service system for hiring by an appointing authority and to authorize payments to employees for excess annual leave. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Sections II and XXI of Act No. 470 of the 1939 Regular Session (Acts 1939, p. 298), are amended to read as follows: "Section II. UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE: The following shall be in the Unclassified Service: "(1) Officials elected by popular vote and, in case of death, resignation, or removal, their legal substitute;...
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HB243
167281-2:n:02/11/2016:FC/tj LRS2015-1457R1 HB243 By Representatives Pringle and Sessions RFD Mobile County Legislation Rd 1 16-FEB-16 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Mobile County and the countywide civil service system; to amend Act No. 470 of the 1939 Regular Session (Acts 1939, p. 298), as amended, which establishes the countywide civil service system by amending Section II, relating to the unclassified service, and Section XXI, relating to layoffs; and to further provide options under the countywide civil service system for hiring by an appointing authority and to authorize payments to employees for excess annual leave. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Sections II and XXI of Act No. 470 of the 1939 Regular Session (Acts 1939, p. 298), are amended to read as follows: "Section II. UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE: The following shall be in the Unclassified Service: "(1) Officials elected by popular vote and, in case of death, resignation, or removal, their legal...
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