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HB237
172958-1:n:02/08/2016:PMG*/th LRS2016-69 HB237 By Representatives Givan, Knight, Daniels, Warren,
Forte, England, McClammy, Jackson, Melton, Buskey, Bracy and Boyd RFD Constitution, Campaigns
and Elections Rd 1 16-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under Article VIII of the Constitution of Alabama of
1901, now appearing as Article VIII, Section 177 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution
of Alabama of 1901, as amended, a citizen loses the right to vote if convicted of a "felony
involving moral turpitude." This bill would provide a definition of moral turpitude for
purposes of disqualifying otherwise eligible citizens from voting. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN
ACT Relating to voting rights; to amend Section 15-22-36.1, Code of Alabama 1975; to add Section
17-3-30.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; and to provide a definition of moral turpitude that
lists the crimes that disqualify otherwise eligible citizens from voting. BE IT ENACTED BY
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 15-22-36.1, Code of...
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HB222
173231-1:n:01/27/2016:JET/tj LRS2016-294 HB222 By Representative England RFD Constitution,
Campaigns and Elections Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person convicted of
certain crimes may apply to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a Certificate of Eligibility
to Register to Vote if the person has completed his or her sentence and satisfies other criteria.
This bill would revise some of the application procedures for the Certificate of Eligibility
to Register to Vote to expedite the process to within a specified timeframe. This bill would
also require each state or county correctional facility, prison, or jail to post materials
provided by the Secretary of State and the Board of Pardons and Paroles relating to requirements
and procedures for restoring one's right to vote if convicted of a disqualifying felony of
moral turpitude. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 15-22-36.1, Code of Alabama
1975, relating to Certificates of Eligibility to Register to Vote for...
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SB186
SB186 By Senators Coleman-Madison and Singleton ENROLLED, An Act, To amend Section 15-22-36.1,
Code of Alabama 1975, relating to Certificates of Eligibility to Register to Vote for certain
convicted persons, to revise some of the application procedures for the Certificate of Eligibility
to Register to Vote to expedite the process to within a specified timeframe; to specify fees
that must be paid prior to an application for eligibility; and to require each state or county
correctional facility, prison, or jail to post materials provided by the Secretary of State
and the Board of Pardons and Paroles relating to requirements and procedures for restoring
one's right to vote. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 15-22-36.1,
Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: ยง15-22-36.1. "(a) Any other provision
of law notwithstanding, any person, regardless of the date of his or her sentence, may apply
to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a Certificate of...
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HB352
173572-1:n:02/08/2016:JMH/th LRS2016-462 HB352 By Representative Todd RFD Boards, Agencies
and Commissions Rd 1 01-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the practice of psychology is
regulated by the Board of Examiners in Psychology, which is comprised of members appointed
by the Governor. Existing law establishes the process and requirement for being licensed to
practice psychology in the state. This bill would clarify that the board is comprised of eight
members and that one of those members shall be primarily engaged in teaching, research, or
administration. This bill would revise the process for a licensee to request that the board
designate a license as inactive to authorize the board to assess an inactive licensee fee.
This bill would require an applicant for a license to submit fingerprints and execute criminal
history information release and would require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
to forward the fingerprints of an applicant to the Federal Bureau of...
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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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HB284
173517-1:n:02/12/2016:PMG/th LRS2016-356 HB284 By Representatives Johnson (K), Ball, Pettus
and McCutcheon RFD Health Rd 1 23-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, certified nurse midwives
are licensed by the State Board of Nursing and the Board of Medical Examiners to practice
nurse midwifery. This bill would establish a State Board of Midwifery to license and regulate
the practice of midwifery. This bill would: provide for the composition of the board members
and function of the board; specify requirements for the licensing of midwives; provide for
licensing fees; and establish guidelines for the practice of midwifery. This bill also would
provide for penalties for violations. 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 require a
new or increased expenditure of local funds from becoming effective with...
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SB222
173289-1:n:02/01/2016:KMS/mfc LRS2016-263 SB222 By Senator Smitherman RFD Fiscal Responsibility
and Economic Development Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Alabama Massage
Therapy Licensure Act governs the practice of massage therapy in this state. This bill would
expand the persons exempt from the chapter and would delete any reference to a temporary permit
to practice massage therapy. This bill would delete antiquated language. This bill would provide
compensation to board members and would change the makeup of the board. This bill would change
the name of the executive secretary to executive director. This bill would list reasons for
excused absences from board meetings. This bill would remove the requirements that the oath
of office of board members be filed with the Governor and that the Governor issue certificates
of appointment to board members. This bill would increase the minimum hours of supervised
course instruction for licensure. This bill would require that...
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HB167
Rep(s). By Representative Hill (M) HB167 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to
the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensure Act; to amend Sections 34-43-3, 34-43-5, 34-43-6, 34-43-7,
34-43-9, 34-43-11, 34-43-12, 34-43-14, 34-43-15, 34-43-17, 34-43-20, and 34-43-21, Code of
Alabama 1975, and to repeal Section 34-43-10, Code of Alabama 1975; to delete any reference
to a temporary permit to practice massage therapy; to expand the definition of therapeutic
massage and extend exemptions to the act; to delete antiquated language; to provide compensation
for board members; to change the name of the executive secretary to executive director; to
provide an excuse for absences from board meetings; to delete requirements that the oath of
office of board members be filed with the Governor and that certificates of appointments be
issued; to remove a retesting limit; to increase the minimum hours of supervised course instruction
for licensure; to require that applicants for licensure be 18...
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SB240
SB240 By Senator Ward ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology;
to amend Sections 34-26-21, 34-26-41, 34-26-43.1, 34-26-62, 34-26-65, and 34-26-66, Code of
Alabama 1975; to repeal Section 34-26-20, Code of Alabama 1975, to clarify the number and
qualifications of the members of the board; to further specify the procedure for a licensee
to request to be placed on inactive status by authorizing the board to charge an inactive
license fee; to require a criminal background check of each applicant for a license and to
specify the duties of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) in providing background
information; to remove obsolete language; 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...
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HB259
172857-1:n:01/08/2016:PMG/th LRS2015-3445 HB259 By Representatives Moore (M), Knight, Todd,
Hall, Buskey, Bracy, Jackson, Boyd, Howard, Forte, Drummond, Warren, McClammy, Melton, McCampbell,
Givan, Robinson, Rogers and Scott RFD Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Rd 1 18-FEB-16
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a person must complete a voter registration application in order
to register to vote. This bill would provide for automatic voter registration of qualified
persons who apply for or renew a driver's license or nondriver identification card. This bill
would allow a person to opt out who does not want to register to vote. This bill would also
require the Secretary of State to promulgate rules. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating
to voter registration; to provide for automatic voter registration of qualified persons who
apply for or renew a driver's license or nondriver identification card; to allow a person
to opt out who does not want to register to vote; and to require the...
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