SB65
172594-1:n:12/02/2015:FC/th LRS2015-3308 SB65 By Senator Ward RFD Judiciary Rd 1 02-FEB-16
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a licensed attorney who serves as an agent for a title insurance
company is also required to be licensed by the State Insurance Department. This bill would
exempt licensed attorneys from licensure as title insurance agents. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT To amend Section 27-25-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the licensure of
title insurance agents by the State Insurance Department, to exempt licensed attorneys from
licensure. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 27-25-3 of the Code
of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §27-25-3. "For the purposes of this
chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "(1) ABSTRACT OF TITLE.
A compilation or summary of all instruments of public record of whatever kind or nature which
in any manner affect title to a specified parcel of real property. "(2) BUSINESS ENTITY.
A...
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HB62
Rep(s). By Representatives Gaston and Faulkner HB62 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Sections 40-9F-4 and 40-9F-7, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the tax credit against
the tax liability of certain taxpayers for the substantial rehabilitation of qualified structures;
to authorize a seven-year extension of the tax credit. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF
ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections 40-9F-4 and 40-9F-7, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read
as follows: §40-9F-4. "(a) The state portion of any tax credit against the tax imposed
by Chapters 16 and 18, for the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation is placed
in service, shall be equal to 25 percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures for
certified historic structures, and shall be 10 percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures
for qualified pre-1936 non-historic structures. No tax credit claimed for any certified rehabilitation
may exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000) for all...
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SB128
SB128 By Senator Williams ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to property tax appeals from the board
of equalization; to amend Section 40-3-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that the county
commission would be responsible for securing legal counsel for the state and county for an
appeal to the circuit court when the appeal involves the valuation of property for the purpose
of ad valorem tax assessment; and to further provide that the expenses of the case would be
included in the county's equalization budget and paid as provided by a law or may be paid
through a county self-insurance fund. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section
1. Section 40-3-26, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §40-3-26. "(a)
The district attorneys, together with any special counsel employed by the Department of Revenue,
with the approval of the Governor and Attorney General, shall represent county commission
shall be responsible for securing legal counsel to represent the state and county...
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HB50
172959-3:n:01/29/2016:FC/th LRS2016-91R2 HB50 By Representative Lee RFD County and Municipal
Government Rd 1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the county board of equalization fixes
the value of property returned or listed with the property tax assessing official. A taxpayer
may generally appeal the valuation to the board. Thereafter, the board hears objections to
assessments or valuations and the final decision of the board may be appealed to circuit court.
The district attorney is required to represent the state and county in all appeals to the
circuit court. The costs are paid from the budget of the county board of equalization. This
bill would require the county commission to secure legal counsel for the state and county
when an appeal to the circuit court involves the valuation of real property for ad valorem
tax assessment purposes. The bill would also provide that the legal expenses of the case would
be included in the budget of the county board of equalization or legal...
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HB517
Rep(s). By Representative Millican HB517 ENROLLED, An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution
of Alabama of 1901, relating to fire protection in Marion County; to provide for the levy
and collection of an additional three mill property tax for fire protection in the county.
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 Commencing with the levy for
the tax year for which taxes will become due and payable on October 1, 2017, there is hereby
levied a fire protection tax of three mills. The fire protection tax levied herein shall be
based upon the value of real and personal property assessed by affected property owners, as
shown on the records of the Revenue Commissioner of Marion County, and shall be assessed and
collected as are all ad valorem taxes in the county. The amount...
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HB65
164062-4:n:01/25/2016:FC/tj LRS2015-122R3 HB65 By Representative Hill (M) RFD Insurance Rd
1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide further for the regulation of insurance by requiring
certain insurers to maintain a risk management framework and complete an Own Risk and Solvency
Assessment (ORSA) to be filed with the Commissioner of Insurance; by adopting a law substantially
similar to the Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Model Act developed by
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The bill would provide that documents
and other information from an insurer in an assessment would be confidential and privileged
except as otherwise provided in the bill. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the State
Insurance Department and the regulation of insurance; to add Chapter 29A to Title 27, Code
of Alabama 1975; to provide requirements for maintaining a risk management framework and completing
an Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), with...
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HB93
Rep(s). By Representatives Baker and Jones HB93 ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to Escambia County;
to amend Section 45-27-246.30 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Escambia Oil and
Gas Severance Trust, to further provide for investments in certificates of deposit. BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 45-27-246.30 of the Code of Alabama
1975, is amended to read as follows: §45-27-246.30. "(a) The Legislature recognizes
that there has been a certain windfall to Escambia County paid during the fiscal year 1983-84
and arising under the oil and gas severance tax levied under provisions of Section 40-20-2,
and distributed under Section 40-20-8. The legislative intent of this section is to establish
a trust fund, the corpus of which is to be composed of four million dollars ($4,000,000) from
the oil and gas severance tax paid to Escambia County during the fiscal year of 1983-84 together
with 20 percent of the annual income thereon each year during the...
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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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HB473
174081-2:n:02/16/2016:LFO-SS*/bdl HB473 By Representatives McMillan, Davis, Faust, Hill (M),
Sessions, Gaston, Beckman, Patterson and Shiver RFD Ways and Means Education Rd 1 23-MAR-16
SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the annual apportioning of Foundation Program funds for education
is determined by calculating the average number of students enrolled on a daily basis for
the first 20 scholastic days following Labor Day of the preceding school year. This bill revises
existing law to require that the annual apportioning of funds be determined by calculating
the average number of students enrolled on a daily basis for the first 20 scholastic days
following Labor Day of the preceding school year and then adding or subtracting the change
in ADM of the two preceding school years. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 16-13-231
and 16-13-232, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Foundation Program; to provide that the
annual apportioning of funds be determined by calculating the...
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HB481
176306-1:n:03/24/2016:FC/tj LRS2016-1300 HB481 By Representative Sessions RFD Agriculture and
Forestry Rd 1 05-APR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, the issuance of net and seine permits
for commercial fishing is limited and certain permits are not transferable under any circumstances
including physical hardship, and applicants for renewal are required to have previously purchased
a license and to meet certain income requirements in subsequent years. This bill would delete
the requirement for proof of income under Alabama income tax law for renewal of permits. A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 9-12-113 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating
to commercial fishing and net and seine permits; to further provide for the renewal of permits
without regard to the income requirements. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section
1. Section 9-12-113 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §9-12-113.
"(a) Each license or permit issued by the Commissioner of...
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