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HB151
173443-1:n:02/04/2016:JET/tj LRS2016-425 HB151 By Representatives Faulkner, Clouse, Williams
(JD), Carns, Drake, England, Melton, McClammy, Wadsworth, Mooney, Daniels, Sessions, Pettus,
Gaston, Butler, Jones, Treadaway, Coleman, Givan, Fridy, Whorton (I) and Hill (J) RFD Judiciary
Rd 1 09-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction
over matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000, the district court has jurisdiction
over cases where the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less, and the small claims division
of the district court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy does not
exceed $6,000. Also under existing law, a plaintiff filing a case in the district court is
charged a filing fee and the fees are distributed according to the court in which the case
is heard and the amount in controversy. This bill would increase the jurisdiction of the district
courts to cover all cases where the amount in controversy is...
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HB297
174362-1:n:02/23/2016:LLR/tj LRS2016-727 HB297 By Representatives Garrett, Faulkner, Mooney,
Scott, Boyd, Melton, Forte, Knight, Beech, McCampbell, Morrow, Lawrence, Clarke, Warren, Drummond,
Fridy, Rowe, Shedd, Collins, Ledbetter and Pettus RFD Financial Services Rd 1 24-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS:
Existing law regulates deferred presentment services. This bill would allow the State Banking
Department to require an applicant for a license to engage in deferred presentment services
to apply through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry and would require
a license for each location at which deferred presentment loans are made. This bill would
require a licensee who offers deferred presentment services to offer an extended repayment
option prior to the commencement of a civil action; would limit the fee that could be collected
on a check returned for insufficient funds; would provide for when the period of the deferred
presentment transaction begins and eliminate any additional...
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HB445
174983-1:n:03/01/2016:LLR/mfc LRS2016-911 HB445 By Representative Faulkner RFD Ways and Means
General Fund Rd 1 17-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, each person, firm, corporation,
association, or copartnership operating an amusement or entertainment machine business where
the machine is operated by the use of coin, cash, token, or credit card is required to pay
an annual privilege license tax based on the total sales of each machine. This bill would
levy an annual license fee on the privilege of owning and operating a bona fide coin, cash,
token, or credit card amusement or entertainment machine for commercial use by the public,
regardless of the total sales derived from such machines, with the exception of a single business
location with 50 machines or more. This bill would provide for the collection of the fee.
This bill would provide for a civil penalty for a violation. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to amusement or entertainment machines; to levy an annual license fee on...
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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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HB216
172920-1:n:01/11/2016:JMH/tj LRS2016-72 HB216 By Representative Johnson (K) RFD Transportation,
Utilities and Infrastructure Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Department of
Transportation has no authority to enter into road construction projects and financial agreements
with public companies, partnerships, or ventures. This bill would authorize the Department
of Transportation to enter into various types of construction agreements and financing agreements
with other public and private entities for construction of a public road, bridge, and tunnel,
and work related or incidental thereto, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
This bill would require the department to develop a process for evaluating and selecting public
road, bridge, and tunnel projects under these provisions. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To
amend Section 23-1-40, Code of Alabama 1975; to authorize the Department of Transportation
to enter into various types of construction agreements...
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HB335
Rep(s). By Representative Williams (JD) HB335 ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Sections 12-21-131
and 15-1-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to interpreters in certain criminal and juvenile
proceedings; to expand the types of proceedings for which an interpreter may be requested
and to clarify the persons who may request an interpreter. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 12-21-131 and 15-1-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, are amended
to read as follows: §12-21-131. "(a) "Deaf person" means any person either
totally deaf, or who has defective hearing, or who has both defective hearing and speech.
"(b) For the purpose of this section, the term "qualified interpreter" means
an interpreter certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Alabama Registry
of Interpreters for the Deaf, or, in the event an interpreter so certified is not available,
an interpreter whose qualifications are otherwise determined. Efforts to obtain the services
of a...
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HB394
175343-3:n:03/15/2016:JET*/cj LRS2016-1000R2 HB394 By Representative McCutcheon RFD Transportation,
Utilities and Infrastructure Rd 1 15-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide for additional
gasoline and diesel fuel excise taxes and would provide for an adjustment to the gasoline
and diesel fuel excise tax rates effective in 2019 and again in 2023 and 2027, unless the
Legislature adopts a resolution that the adjustment not take place, to bring the excise taxes
in line with the average gasoline taxes and fees levied in the four states bordering Alabama.
The revenue from the additional taxes would be paid into the Alabama Transportation Safety
Fund established in SB180, 2016 Regular Session, and would be expended only as authorized
in that act. This bill would also prohibit the passage of a local law levying an excise tax
on gasoline or diesel fuel unless approved by a local referendum and would allow a local governing
body to hold a local referendum on levying a local excise tax on...
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HB417
4 of Act 83-480, 1983 Regular Session, (Acts 1983, p. 672), as last amended by Act 2015-274
of the 2015 Regular Session is hereby further amended to read as follows: "Section 4.
(a) The proceeds of the fees generated by this act and Section 22-30B-2, Code of Alabama 1975,
shall first be distributed in monthly installments, as follows: "(1) Four thousand six
hundred seventy-five dollars ($4,675) to the Hill Hospital (Bond Obligation). "(2) Four
thousand dollars ($4,000) to the Sumter Industrial Board. "(3) Four thousand dollars
($4,000) to the Solid Waste Fund. "(4) Four thousand dollars ($4,000) to the City of
Livingston to be used by the Fire and Rescue Department for training and equipment for response
to hazardous material cleanup, containment, or disposal throughout the county. If other certified
public hazardous material responders are established after the effective date of this act,
the City of Livingston Fire and Rescue Department shall share the proceeds proportionately...
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HB462
175707-1:n:03/15/2016:LFO-HP*/bdl HB462 By Representative Martin RFD Ways and Means General
Fund Rd 1 22-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, all entities doing business or registered
to do business in Alabama, have an annual filing obligation for Business Privilege Tax. The
Business Privilege Tax is calculated based on an entitys net worth, apportioned to Alabama.
There is a minimum of $100 Business Privilege Tax imposed annually on all entities subject
to this tax. Currently, taxpayers have an annual maximum Business Privilege Tax due of $15,000.
In addition, under current law, the Business Privilege Tax due date for Financial Institutions
is March 15. The Alabama Excise Tax return filed by financial institutions is due April 15.
Taxpayers often need to extend the filing date of the Business Privilege Tax in order to have
complete information not available until the Financial Institution Excise Tax return is completed.
In addition, this bill ensures that all other entity types have...
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HB132
173264-2:n:02/02/2016:DSM/cj LRS2016-284R1 HB132 By Representative Williams (JD) RFD Boards,
Agencies and Commissions Rd 1 09-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Real Estate Appraisers
Board may set and regulate license application fees. This bill would prohibit the board from
establishing minimum fees for real estate appraisal services. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Section 34-27A-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to prohibit the Real Estate Appraisers Board
from establishing minimum fees for real estate appraisal services. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 34-27A-5, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
§34-27A-5. "(a) The board shall act by a majority vote of its members to adopt administrative
rules and regulations necessary, from time to time, to carry out this chapter. Rules and regulations
of the board shall be adopted in compliance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act,
Chapter 22 of Title 41. "(b) The board shall have...
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