SB402
SB402 ENGROSSED By Senator Melson A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To provide for the registration and regulation of certain individual tax preparers; to provide for registration exemptions; to prohibit individuals not registered from conducting tax preparation services; to provide penalties for violations; and to create the Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act Advisory Council for the purpose of determining acceptable examinations, continuing education requirements, and certifications. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act." Section 2. The Alabama Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act is enacted to protect consumers by establishing a registration program to ensure that qualified individuals provide individual tax preparation services. Section 3. When used in this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) CONSUMER. Any natural person who,...
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HB258
173440-1:n:02/03/2016:LFO-KF*/bdl HB258 By Representative Scott RFD Financial Services Rd 1 18-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, Certified Public Accountants, Attorneys, and Enrolled Agents are required to obtain a license or certification in order to prepare tax returns in Alabama. However, there are few provisions in place to protect consumers against individual income tax preparers that repeatedly misrepresent information on their tax returns. This legislation would require certain tax preparers to register with the Department, prior to preparing returns, which will help regulate services, prohibit unregistered persons from performing said services, and establish penalties for violators. It would also establish qualifications for registration, requirements of disclosures to consumers, and exemptions to those obligated to register. The legislation also establishes an Individual Tax Preparers Fund that will be used to provide for the cost associated with the administration and...
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HB509
176243-1:n:03/23/2016:FC/mfc LRS2016-1294 HB509 By Representatives Whorton (I) and Davis RFD Boards, Agencies and Commissions Rd 1 07-APR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the Electronic Security Board of Licensure licenses installers of alarm systems and electronic access control systems and traditional locksmiths. This bill would further define locksmith to specify the types of services performed by a locksmith and the exclusions from the definitions. This bill would specify that the term does not include a person or business entity licensed by the board to install or service electronic access control systems. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Section 34-1A-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to define locksmith and provide exclusions from the definition. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 34-1A-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §34-1A-1. "For the purpose of this chapter,...
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SB112
173358-1:n:02/02/2016:FC/tj LRS2016-341 SB112 By Senator Ward RFD County and Municipal Government Rd 1 02-FEB-16 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Class 8 municipalities; to provide for the abatement of grass or weeds which become a nuisance under certain conditions; to provide for notice to the property owners; to provide for the assessment of the costs for abatement when the work is required to be performed by the municipalities; to provide for the collection by the municipality of the costs through the addition of the costs to ad valorem taxes and for enforcement by the county tax collecting official; and to provide for liens on the property under certain conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall apply only to any Class 8 municipality. Section 2. An abundance of overgrown grass or weeds within the municipality which is injurious to the general public health, safety, and general welfare by providing breeding grounds and shelter for...
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SB359
SB359 By Senators Holtzclaw and Orr ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to the City of Madison; to provide for the abatement of grass or weeds which becomes a nuisance under certain conditions; to provide for notice to the property owners; to provide for the assessment of the costs for abatement when the work is required to be performed by the city; to provide for the city's collection of the costs through the addition of the costs to ad valorem taxes; and to provide for liens on the property under certain conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall apply only in the City of Madison. Section 2. An abundance of overgrown grass or weeds within the city which is injurious to the general public health, safety, and general welfare by providing breeding grounds and shelter for rats, mice, snakes, mosquitoes, and other vermin, insects, and pests; or attaining heights and dryness so as to constitute a serious fire threat or hazard; or bearing wingy or downy...
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HB171
CLUSTER SYSTEM. A wastewater system serving four or fewer dwellings, apartment units, or other establishments whether owned by a single person or multiple persons, including individual single-user septic tank systems but excluding systems that discharge directly to the waters of the state. "(17) WASTEWATER. Waterborne waste of similar composition as may be found in the typical residence or dwelling and sometimes referred to as sewage; but not to include wastewater generated at an industrial nonresidential site. "(18) WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ENTITY. An entity which exercises sole responsibility for the operation and maintenance of one or more cluster or community wastewater systems. "(19) WASTEWATER SYSTEM. An integrated specialized technological process for the collection, treatment, processing, disposal, discharge, and reuse of domestic wastewater generated by multiple dwellings or establishments, including single structures with multiple units, sometimes referred to as 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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HB40
Rep(s). By Representative Johnson (R) HB40 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Natural Death Act; to amend Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8, Code of Alabama 1975; to add Section 22-8A-4.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize health care providers under certain conditions to follow a physician's do not attempt resuscitation order duly entered in the medical record anywhere in the state, even if the person subject to the order has become incapacitated and is unable to direct his or her medical treatment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: §22-8A-2. "The Legislature finds that competent adult persons have the right to control the decisions relating to the rendering of their own medical care, including, without limitation, the decision to have medical procedures, life-sustaining treatment, and artificially provided nutrition and...
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SB138
SB138 By Senator Waggoner ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to the Natural Death Act; to amend Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8, Code of Alabama 1975; to add Section 22-8A-4.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize health care providers under certain conditions to follow a physician's do not attempt resuscitation order duly entered in the medical record anywhere in the state, even if the person subject to the order has become incapacitated and is unable to direct his or her medical treatment. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 22-8A-2, 22-8A-3, 22-8A-7, and 22-8A-8, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: §22-8A-2. "The Legislature finds that competent adult persons have the right to control the decisions relating to the rendering of their own medical care, including, without limitation, the decision to have medical procedures, life-sustaining treatment, and artificially provided nutrition and hydration provided, withheld, or...
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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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