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HB199
Rep(s). By Representatives Crawford, Whitt, Greer, Moore (P) and McCutcheon HB199 ENROLLED,
An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, relating to Limestone
County, to further provide for the justification for a person to use deadly physical force
in self-defense or in the defense of another person on the premises of a church under certain
conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. The following amendment
to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, is proposed and shall become valid as a part of the
Constitution when all requirements of this act are fulfilled: PROPOSED AMENDMENT (a) This
amendment shall apply only in Limestone County. (b) The following definitions are applicable
to this amendment: (1) CHURCH. A bona fide duly constituted religious society or ecclesiastical
body of any sect, order, or denomination, or any congregation thereof. (2) DEADLY PHYSICAL
FORCE. Force which, under the circumstances in which it is used, is readily...
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HB394
205076-1:n:03/03/2020:HB/tj LSA2020-691 HB394 By Representatives Hall, Daniels, Rafferty, England,
Warren, Forte, Clarke, McClammy, Gray, McCampbell, Jackson, Morris, Givan, Alexander, Grimsley,
Bracy, Lawrence, Howard, Jones (S) and Coleman RFD Ways and Means General Fund Rd 1 05-MAR-20
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration requires
an individual's conviction to be overturned on grounds of innocence. This bill would provide
compensation for wrongful incarceration when a conviction is reversed and the state declines
to reprosecute and would provide for an amount of compensation. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to wrongful incarceration; to amend Sections 29-2-156 and 29-2-159, Code of Alabama
1975, to further provide for compensation of a wrongfully incarcerated individual; and to
set the amount of the compensation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1.
Sections 29-2-156 and 29-2-159, Code of Alabama of 1975, are...
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HB59
197228-1:n:02/20/2019:CMH/tj LSA2019-399 HB59 By Representatives Reynolds, Lovvorn, Ledbetter,
Collins, Stringer, Kitchens, Easterbrook, Robertson, Simpson, Whitt, Oliver, Isbell and McCutcheon
RFD Judiciary Rd 1 04-FEB-20 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, when a person is found guilty of
committing a misdemeanor or felony and it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the commission
of the crime was motivated by the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity,
or physical or mental disability, the person is subject to heightened criminal penalties.
This bill would provide that when a person is found guilty of committing a misdemeanor or
felony against a law enforcement officer and it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the
commission of the crime was motivated by the victim's employment as a law enforcement officer,
the person is subject to heightened criminal penalties. Amendment 621 of the Constitution
of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 111.05 of the...
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SB186
204744-1:n:02/11/2020:JET*/tgw LSA2020-566 SB186 By Senator Ward RFD Judiciary Rd 1 13-FEB-20
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, an individual serving a term of imprisonment or awaiting death
may petition the court for DNA testing under certain circumstances, including if the evidence
would demonstrate the convicted individual's factual innocence of the offense. This bill would
limit the convicted individuals who may petition for DNA testing, would revise the standard
for petitioning for DNA testing, would extend the time frame in which motions for DNA testing
may be made, and would provide for an appeal of DNA testing determinations. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT Relating to criminal procedure; to amend Section 15-18-200, Code of Alabama 1975, relating
to DNA testing of convicted individuals, to limit the convicted individuals who may petition
for DNA testing; and to revise the standard for petitioning for DNA testing and for granting
a petition; to extend the time frame in which motions...
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SB219
SB219 ENGROSSED By Senators Shelnutt, McClendon and Allen A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating
to public health; to prohibit the performance of a medical procedure or the prescription or
issuance of medication, upon or to a minor child, that is intended to alter the minor child's
gender or delay puberty; to provide for exceptions; to provide for disclosure of certain information
concerning students to parents by schools; and to establish criminal penalties for violations;
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. This
act shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection
Act (V-CAP). Section 2. The Legislature finds...
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SB282
204315-2:n:02/26/2020:JLB/tj LSA2020-313R1 SB282 By Senator Albritton RFD Tourism Rd 1 05-MAR-20
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, lotteries and gift enterprises are prohibited by Section 65
of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. This bill proposes an amendment to Section 65 of the
Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to establish the Alabama Education Lottery and the Alabama
Education Lottery Corporation and require the Legislature to enact one or more general laws
to provide for the duties, powers, authority, and composition of the corporation. The proposed
amendment would also create the Alabama Gaming Commission to supervise the conduct of bingo,
charitable bingo, pari-mutuel wagering, and casino-style games in the state. The proposed
amendment would provide that casino-style games may be operated only pursuant to a compact
between the state and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians on lands held in trust for the Poarch
Band of Creek Indians and, for an initial period of 25 years, at two...
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SB44
197228-1:n:02/20/2019:CMH/tj LSA2019-399 SB44 By Senator Elliott RFD Judiciary Rd 1 04-FEB-20
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, when a person is found guilty of committing a misdemeanor or
felony and it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the commission of the crime was motivated
by the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, or physical or mental disability,
the person is subject to heightened criminal penalties. This bill would provide that when
a person is found guilty of committing a misdemeanor or felony against a law enforcement officer
and it is shown beyond a reasonable doubt that the commission of the crime was motivated by
the victim's employment as a law enforcement officer, the person is subject to heightened
criminal penalties. 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...
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HB324
204743-2:n:02/25/2020:KMS*/tj LSA2020-519R1 HB324 By Representative England RFD Boards, Agencies
and Commissions Rd 1 25-FEB-20 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory
Act authorizes the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board to license professional bail bondsmen,
professional bail companies, professional surety bondsmen, professional surety companies,
and recovery agents. This bill would provide further for definitions and the qualifications
of members appointed to the board. This bill would authorize the board to issue temporary
licenses to certain qualified applicants, would authorize the board to employ legal council,
and would require the passage of an examination before regular licensure. This bill would
limit the maximum amount of fees the board, by rule, may establish and charge. This bill would
also clarify that application and renewal fees apply to all licensees of the board. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory...
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SB212
204743-1:n:02/19/2020:KMS*/tj LSA2020-519 SB212 By Senator Williams RFD Banking and Insurance
Rd 1 20-FEB-20 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act authorizes
the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board to license professional bail bondsmen, professional
bail companies, professional surety bondsmen, professional surety companies, and recovery
agents. This bill would provide further for definitions and the qualifications of members
appointed to the board. This bill would authorize the board to issue temporary licenses to
certain qualified applicants, would authorize the board to employ legal council, and would
require the passage of an examination before regular licensure. This bill would limit the
maximum amount of fees the board, by rule, may establish and charge. This bill would also
clarify that application and renewal fees apply to all licensees of the board. A BILL TO BE
ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Bail Bond Regulatory Act; to amend Sections...
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HB161
202595-1:n:01/30/2020:CNB/bm LSA2019-2185 HB161 By Representative Hill RFD Judiciary Rd 1 06-FEB-20
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense, traffic
violation, or municipal ordinance violation and certain felony offenses may petition the circuit
court to have the criminal record expunged if the charge was dismissed or if he or she meets
other limited conditions. This bill would provide for the expungement of convictions for misdemeanor
criminal offenses, traffic violations, and municipal ordinance violations, including those
adjudicated as a youthful offender, under limited circumstances. This bill would also provide
for technical revisions. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 15-27-1, 15-27-2,
15-27-3, 15-27-6, 15-27-7, 15-27-8, and 15-27-19, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the expungement
of criminal records, to provide for the expungement of convictions for misdemeanor criminal
offenses, traffic violations, and municipal...
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