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HB331
173038-2:n:02/08/2016:JMH/tj LRS2015-3428R1 HB331 By Representative Jones RFD Judiciary Rd
1 25-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Existing case law recognizes common law marriages in this state if the
parties have capacity, the present intent to enter into a permanent marriage, and there is
public recognition of the marriage. This bill would provide two methods of proving the existence
of a common law marriage. This bill would codify the elements required by case law to establish
the existence of a common law marriage-capacity and would specify that the parties could prove
the existence of a common law marriage by proving the existence of each element by clear and
convincing evidence. This bill would also provide that the parties to a common law marriage
could prove the marriage by filing a properly executed declaration of common law marriage
in the probate office. This bill would establish the required contents of the declaration.
This bill would provide that a properly executed declaration is prima...
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SB260
SB260 By Senators Scofield, Livingston, Waggoner, Reed, Whatley, Melson, Stutts, Dial, Holley,
Ward, Marsh and Beasley ENROLLED, An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama
of 1901, to prohibit any monies from the State Parks Fund, the Parks Revolving Fund, or any
fund receiving revenues currently deposited in the State Parks Fund or the Parks Revolving
Fund, and any monies currently designated under law for use by the state parks system from
being transferred to any other public account, fund or entity or used for any purpose other
than the support, upkeep, and maintenance of the state parks system; and to propose an amendment
to Amendment 617 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 213.32 of
the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended; to provide
exceptions to the requirement that all state park system land and facilities be exclusively
and solely operated and maintained by the Department of Conservation...
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SB321
SB321 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, persons who are disabled and receive benefits under certain
designated federal and state disability programs are eligible to purchase a fishing or hunting
license at a reduced cost. A child who was receiving Social Security benefits as a disabled
child, but becomes disqualified for the federal disability benefit based on a change in family
circumstances, loses eligibility for a disabled fishing or hunting license. This bill would
specify that the disabled child as discussed above could continue to purchase a disabled fishing
or hunting license until the child is age 21. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to disabled
fishing and hunting licenses; to amend Section 9-11-54, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by
Act 2015-455, to further provide for the purchase of disabled fishing and hunting licenses
by certain disabled children. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section
9-11-54 of the Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act...
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SB363
SB363 By Senators Williams, Shelnutt, Stutts and Albritton ENROLLED, An Act, To establish the
Alabama Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act; to provide definitions; to
prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform a dismemberment abortion unless
necessary to prevent serious health risk to the mother of the unborn child; to provide for
a hearing before the State Board of Medical Examiners; to permit injunctive relief; to provide
for civil damages; to provide for attorney fees; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide
for anonymity of certain individuals in court proceedings; and in connection therewith to
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
amended. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act...
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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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HB557
173268-1:n:01/28/2016:MCS/tj LRS2016-303 HB557 By Representatives Mooney, Wingo, Williams (JW),
Whorton (R), Shedd, Crawford, Hanes, Harbison, Holmes (M) and Fridy RFD State Government Rd
1 19-APR-16 SYNOPSIS: Existing law does not provide for a comprehensive method for legislative
committees to subpoena witnesses and documents. This bill would provide standing committees
of the House of Representatives and standing committees of the Senate with the authority to
subpoena witnesses to testify before the committee and to subpoena documents as needed to
conduct the business of the respective committee. This bill would further provide for enforcement
by the circuit court regarding persons failing to properly respond to a legislative subpoena.
This bill would provide for payment of certain expenses of witnesses. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT Relating to standing legislative committees; to provide the authority to subpoena witnesses
and documents; and to provide for enforcement and witness...
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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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SB69
173268-1:n:01/28/2016:MCS/tj LRS2016-303 SB69 By Senators Brewbaker, Whatley, Scofield, Livingston,
Ward, Shelnutt, Smitherman, Orr, Albritton, Stutts, Marsh, Allen, Sanford, Bussman, Pittman,
Holtzclaw, Reed, Glover and Melson RFD Judiciary Rd 1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Existing law does
not provide for a comprehensive method for legislative committees to subpoena witnesses and
documents. This bill would provide standing committees of the House of Representatives and
standing committees of the Senate with the authority to subpoena witnesses to testify before
the committee and to subpoena documents as needed to conduct the business of the respective
committee. This bill would further provide for enforcement by the circuit court regarding
persons failing to properly respond to a legislative subpoena. This bill would provide for
payment of certain expenses of witnesses. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to standing
legislative committees; to provide the authority to subpoena witnesses and...
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HB189
Rep(s). By Representatives Davis, Faust, Baker, Shiver and McMillan HB189 ENROLLED, An Act,
To amend Section 35-8A-410, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Uniform Condominium
Act; to define certain terms relating to escrow and building costs; to specify conditions
of escrow deposit and use; and to require written notice in the contract that deposits may
be used under certain conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section
35-8A-410, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: ยง35-8A-410. "(a)Except
as provided in subsection (b), any deposit made in connection with the purchase or reservation
of a unit from a person required to deliver an offering statement pursuant to Section 35-8A-402(c)
shall be placed in escrow and held either in this state or in the state where the unit is
located in an account designated solely for that purpose by a licensed title insurance company,
an attorney, a licensed real estate broker, or an institution whose...
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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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