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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SB286
166621-5:n:12/21/2015:LLR/tj LRS2015-1337R3 SB286 By Senator Pittman RFD Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Rd 1 23-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the interest to be paid through any litigation related to properties that are the subject of a tax sale is currently 12 percent. Additionally, redemption of properties sold at a tax sale, including the amount in excess of taxes due that is paid by the tax sale purchaser at the time of the tax sale purchase, is 12 percent. This bill would reduce the interest to be paid through any litigation related to properties that are the subject of a tax sale or the redemption of properties sold at a tax sale, including the amount paid in excess of taxes due that is paid by the tax sale purchaser, to seven and one-half percent. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 40-10-75, 40-10-76, 40-10-77, 40-10-83, 40-10-121, and 40-10-122, Code of Alabama 1975, to reduce interest due or paid on properties subject to tax sale to seven and...
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HB182
171000-1:n:07/29/2015:LLR/agb LRS2015-2531 HB182 By Representative Martin RFD State Government Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would require the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission to inspect storm shelters located in public buildings or on public lands to ensure that the shelters are in compliance with the applicable standards as provided in the current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publication and International Code Council (ICC-500) Codes. This bill would provide that the power to inspect the shelters may not be construed as allowing the commission to promulgate rules or regulations relating to the shelters. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission; to amend Section 24-6-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide that the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission shall inspect storm shelters located in public buildings or on public lands to ensure that the shelters are in compliance with the applicable standards as...
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HB377
175353-1:n:03/08/2016:FC/mfc LRS2016-1001 HB377 By Representatives Beckman, Farley, Ledbetter, Hanes, Harper, Rich, Pettus, Williams (JW), Shedd, Sessions, Gaston, Wilcox, Davis, Faust, Nordgren, Fridy, McCutcheon, Patterson, Ball, Whorton (R), Pringle, Boothe, Greer, Williams (JD), Sells, Lee, Shiver, Johnson (R), Millican, Tuggle, Hurst, Brown, Butler, Beech and Wood RFD Public Safety and Homeland Security Rd 1 08-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare. The bill would provide for the duties and powers of the ombudsman. The bill would prohibit discrimination or retaliation against persons filing complaints with the ombudsman. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare; to provide for the Statewide Advisory Committee to the Ombudsman; to provide for the appointment of the ombudsman and the powers and duties of the ombudsman; and to prohibit discrimination or retaliation for complaints. BE IT...
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SB163
SB163 By Senator Dial ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to distinctive or personalized motor vehicle plates or tags; to provide for the issuance and design of a distinctive license plate for the State Parks System; to provide for an annual fee for the distinctive license plate; to provide for the distribution of the net proceeds; to amend Section 32-6-64.1, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2015-362, to exempt veteran, military, and replacement license plates from the additional fee of five dollars in the year the license plate is issued; to amend Section 32-6-68 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide the fee for distinctive tags with certain exceptions and for distribution of the fee; to amend Section 6 of Act 2015-362, now appearing as Section 32-6-150.1, and renumber the section as Section 32-6-69, Code of Alabama 1975, to exclude certain designated distinctive plates from the additional annual fee levied on distinctive license plates unless the license plate is...
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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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SB54
SB54 ENGROSSED By Senator Ward A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Alabama Trails Commission; to amend Sections 41-23-140 and 41-23-141, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the membership of the commission and the advisory board; to provide for terms; and to provide that the commission may be transferred for administrative and staff purposes to another state agency or department. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 41-23-140 and 41-23-141, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: ยง41-23-140. "(a) For the purposes of this article, the term trail means any form of paved or unpaved trail including freshwater and saltwater paddling trails. The term trail user community includes, but is not limited to, the following: Paved and unpaved trail users, hikers, off-road bicyclists, users of off-road off-highway vehicles, paddlers, equestrians, disabled outdoor recreational users, and commercial recreational interests. "(b) There is...
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HB28
Act 2007-592, Act 2008-25, Act 2008-121, Act 2008-337, Act 2008-386, Act 2009-142, Act 2009-180, Act 2009-794, Act 2009-798, Act 2009-806, Act 2010-458, Act 2010-638, Act 2011-132, Act 2011-356, Act 2012-25, Act 2012-597, and Act 2014-194. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. The following provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975, are repealed: (1) Article 1, commencing with Section 2-7-1, of Chapter 7 of Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit Commission. (2) Chapter 13A, commencing with Section 2-13A-1, of Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Southern Dairy Compact and the Southern Dairy Compact Commission. (3) Chapter 2A, commencing with Section 4-2A-1, of Title 4, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama International Airport Authority. (4) Chapter 6A, commencing with Section 9-6A-1, of Title 9, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Synfuels Development Authority. (5) Section 9-12-142, Code of Alabama...
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SB121
Act 2007-592, Act 2008-25, Act 2008-121, Act 2008-337, Act 2008-386, Act 2009-142, Act 2009-180, Act 2009-794, Act 2009-798, Act 2009-806, Act 2010-458, Act 2010-638, Act 2011-132, Act 2011-356, Act 2012-25, Act 2012-597, and Act 2014-194. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. The following provisions of the Code of Alabama 1975, are repealed: (1) Article 1, commencing with Section 2-7-1, of Chapter 7 of Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Agricultural and Industrial Exhibit Commission. (2) Chapter 13A, commencing with Section 2-13A-1, of Title 2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Southern Dairy Compact and the Southern Dairy Compact Commission. (3) Chapter 2A, commencing with Section 4-2A-1, of Title 4, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama International Airport Authority. (4) Chapter 6A, commencing with Section 9-6A-1, of Title 9, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Synfuels Development Authority. (5) Section 9-12-142, Code of Alabama...
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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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