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HB224
Rep(s). By Representative Garrett HB224 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish
the Alabama Small Business Investment Company Act; to provide for tax credits for taxpayers
that make eligible capital contributions to an eligible Alabama small business investment
fund; to require the Department of Commerce to accept applications for eligibility as an Alabama
small business investment fund and to make determinations of eligibility; to specify the amount
of tax credits that may be claimed for eligible contributions; to provide for the carrying
forward of credits under certain conditions; to provide procedures for the revocation of tax
credits for ineligible contributions; to provide procedures for the exit from the program;
to require each small business investment fund to report to the department certain employment
and financial information; to require the department to provide certain information regarding
whether businesses satisfy certain criteria relating to instate...
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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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HB71
173130-1:n:01/26/2016:LLR/mfc LRS2016-188 HB71 By Representative Melton RFD State Government
Rd 1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Currently, Alabama does not have a state minimum wage law. This bill
would establish a state minimum wage for Alabama equal to the federal minimum wage adjusted
for any increase in the Consumer Price Index for Alabama as reported by the United States
Department of Labor. This bill would provide that the Consumer Price Index data for the completed
calendar year preceding the beginning month of a fiscal year would determine the percentage
of the increase in the state minimum wage. This bill would require the Director of Finance
to notify the Alabama Department of Labor in writing between October 1 and October 15 each
year of the percentage to be used for the cost-of-living adjustment for the next calendar
year. This bill would require the Alabama Department of Labor to post any change in the state
minimum wage on its website. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to...
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HB70
173132-2:n:02/01/2016:LLR/mfc LRS2016-187R1 HB70 By Representative Melton RFD State Government
Rd 1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Currently, Alabama does not have a state minimum wage law. This bill
would propose a constitutional amendment to increase the state minimum wage to $10.10 per
hour in three steps ending January 1, 2018. This bill would provide that tipped employees'
wages may not fall below 30 percent of the minimum wage at any time. This bill would provide
for an increase commencing on January 1, 2020, and every three years thereafter based on the
Consumer Price Index for the July 1st of the year preceding the year of the increase. This
bill would require the State Finance Director to notify the Alabama Department of Labor in
writing between October 1 and October 15 each year preceding a wage adjustment of the percentage
to be used for the cost-of-living adjustment for the next three calendar years. This bill
would require the Alabama Department of Labor to post any change in the...
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SB185
173437-1:n:02/04/2016:LLR/th LRS2016-400 SB185 By Senators Coleman-Madison, Beasley and Singleton
RFD Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Rd 1 09-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Currently, Alabama
does not have a state minimum wage law but the federal minimum wage is $7.15 per hour. This
bill would propose a constitutional amendment to establish a state minimum wage of $10 per
hour by increasing the existing federal rate in three steps ending January 1, 2018. This bill
would provide that tipped employees' wages may not fall below 30 percent of the minimum wage.
The bill would provide for an increase of the minimum wage commencing on January 1, 2021,
and every three years thereafter based on the Consumer Price Index for the July 1st of the
year preceding the year of the increase. The bill would require the Director of Finance to
notify the Alabama Department of Labor in writing between October 1 and October 15 each year
preceding a wage adjustment of the percentage to be used for the...
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SB224
173889-1:n:02/11/2016:PMG/th LRS2016-517 SB224 By Senator Allen RFD Banking and Insurance Rd
1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, a health benefit plan is required to offer coverage
for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for a child age nine or under for certain defined
group insurance plans and contracts. This bill would require health benefit plans to cover
the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for a child age nine or under for certain insurance
plans and contracts. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to health benefit plans; to amend
Sections 10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, and 27-54A-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to require health benefit
plans to cover the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder for certain children in certain health
insurance plans and contracts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Sections
10A-20-6.16, 27-21A-23, and 27-54A-2, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows:
§10A-20-6.16. "(a) No statute of this state applying to...
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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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HB56
173213-1:n:02/01/2016:JET/cj LRS2016-278 HB56 By Representative Rowe RFD State Government Rd
1 02-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Fantasy Contests Act to regulate the operation
of fantasy or simulated contests in this state. This bill would require fantasy contest operators
to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players, would require
audits of fantasy contest operators, and would provide for civil penalties for violations.
This bill would also exempt fantasy contests from criminal penalties associated with gambling
activity. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish the Fantasy Contests Act, to regulate
fantasy and simulated contests; to provide for the definition of terms; to require certain
fantasy contest operators to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest
players; to require an audit of fantasy contest operators; to provide civil penalties for
violations; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; and to...
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SB114
173213-1:n:02/01/2016:JET/cj LRS2016-278 SB114 By Senator Sanford RFD Judiciary Rd 1 02-FEB-16
SYNOPSIS: This bill would establish the Fantasy Contests Act to regulate the operation of
fantasy or simulated contests in this state. This bill would require fantasy contest operators
to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players, would require
audits of fantasy contest operators, and would provide for civil penalties for violations.
This bill would also exempt fantasy contests from criminal penalties associated with gambling
activity. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To establish the Fantasy Contests Act, to regulate
fantasy and simulated contests; to provide for the definition of terms; to require certain
fantasy contest operators to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest
players; to require an audit of fantasy contest operators; to provide civil penalties for
violations; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; and to exempt...
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HB462
175707-1:n:03/15/2016:LFO-HP*/bdl HB462 By Representative Martin RFD Ways and Means General
Fund Rd 1 22-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law, all entities doing business or registered
to do business in Alabama, have an annual filing obligation for Business Privilege Tax. The
Business Privilege Tax is calculated based on an entitys net worth, apportioned to Alabama.
There is a minimum of $100 Business Privilege Tax imposed annually on all entities subject
to this tax. Currently, taxpayers have an annual maximum Business Privilege Tax due of $15,000.
In addition, under current law, the Business Privilege Tax due date for Financial Institutions
is March 15. The Alabama Excise Tax return filed by financial institutions is due April 15.
Taxpayers often need to extend the filing date of the Business Privilege Tax in order to have
complete information not available until the Financial Institution Excise Tax return is completed.
In addition, this bill ensures that all other entity types have...
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