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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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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SB213
in exchange for shares or other units that are publicly traded and represent fractional undivided beneficial interests in the trust's net assets but not to the extent that metal is transferred to or from the investment trust in exchange for consideration other than such publicly traded shares or other units. For purposes of this subdivision, the term metals includes, but is not limited to, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, tin, lead, and other similar metals typically used in commercial and industrial applications. "(48) For the period commencing on October 1, 2012, and ending May 30, 2022, unless extended by joint resolution, the gross receipts from the sale of parts, components, and systems that become a part of a fixed or rotary wing military aircraft or certified transport category aircraft that undergoes conversion, reconfiguration, or general maintenance so long as the address of the aircraft for FAA registration is not in the state; provided, however, that this exemption shall...
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SB279
174395-1:n:02/22/2016:JLB/mfc LRS2016-712 SB279 By Senator Dial RFD Governmental Affairs Rd 1 23-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the State Ethics Commission may issue advisory opinions which provide immunity to the person requesting the opinion and any other person relying on the opinion in good faith. Existing rules of the commission authorize the director and general counsel of the commission to issue informal opinions on the application of the Code of Ethics to a particular individual, but an informal opinion does not provide immunity. This bill would establish a procedure for the issuance by the director or an attorney of the commission of written informal opinions to public officers or employees that would provide immunity to the officer or employee making the request if all pertinent information was presented and the officer or employee acted in accordance with the relevant circumstances, factors, and requirements set forth in the opinion. Under existing law, an elected...
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HB556
177178-3:n:04/19/2016:LFO-KF/bdl HB556 By Representatives Ingram and Clouse RFD Ways and Means General Fund Rd 1 19-APR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, the Department of Revenue collects a fee for issuing and processing certain motor vehicle titles. This bill levies an additional processing fee for issuing and processing such titles and provide for the distribution of proceeds. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 32-8-6, 32-8-87, and 32-20-4, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to motor vehicle titles; to levy an additional processing fee for issuing and processing certain motor vehicle titles; and to provide for the distribution of proceeds. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 32-8-6, 32-8-87, and 32-20-4, Code of Alabama 1975, are hereby amended to read as follows: ยง32-8-6. "(a) There shall be paid to the department for issuing and processing documents required by this chapter a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) plus an additional processing fee of...
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SB202
171463-1:n:08/17/2015:JET*/th LRS2015-2668 SB202 By Senators Coleman-Madison, Beasley, Singleton, Pittman, Figures and Sanders RFD Finance and Taxation Education Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, each entity, subject to the Alabama corporate income tax, is required to file a separate return and calculate the income tax on its separately accounted for taxable income, regardless whether the entity is part of a larger business that consists of an affiliated group of entities. This filing method allows large corporate taxpayers to take advantage of tax planning options to shift income to other entities within the affiliated group located in tax favorable states. Most large corporate businesses consist of a parent corporation and a number of corporate subsidiaries. This bill would amend the corporate income tax law to require the operations of all related entities, involved in a unitary business, file one corporate income tax return on a combined basis, known as combined...
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SB255
SB255 ENGROSSED By Senator Orr A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, to further define the offense; to prohibit a person from driving who has a measurable amount of specified substances in the person's body; to specify specific blood alcohol levels for drivers under the age of 21 and for those operating a school bus; to further provide for a minimum mandatory sentence for a fourth or subsequent violation; to remove the requirement that the court only consider a prior conviction within a five-year period; to further specify the timeframe for the release of persons arrested for driving under the influence; to reorganize provisions relating to driving under the influence, the suspension or revocation of driver licenses upon convictions, and ignition interlock requirements; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or...
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SB219
SB219 By Senator Beasley ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Section 28-3A-25, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to permit a tasting of liquor or wine conducted by a licensed manufacturer or its representative to be held on the premises of a store which is licensed to sell liquor for off-premises consumption only and within state liquor stores; to provide that the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall regulate the procedure for the tasting of wine and distilled liquor. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law, a tasting of liquor or wine may be conducted by a licensed manufacturer or its representative inside the premises of a retail licensee that is licensed to sell liquor for off-premises consumption only or inside a state liquor store, in compliance with this act and rules of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. (b) Each state liquor store and each holder of a retail license 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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