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HB188
173240-2:n:02/10/2016:PMG/tj LRS2016-292R1 HB188 By Representative Davis RFD Constitution,
Campaigns and Elections Rd 1 11-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, election officials rely
on a printed list provided by the judge of probate in determining who is qualified to vote
at an election. This bill would authorize the Secretary of State to implement a pilot program
for the use of electronic poll books in lieu of printed lists of qualified voters. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-4-2, Code of Alabama 1975,
and to add Section 17-4-2.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the Secretary of State
to implement a pilot program for the use of electronic poll books in lieu of printed lists
of qualified voters. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section 1. Section 17-4-2,
Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §17-4-2. "The board of registrars,
when registration is closed before a primary, general, or special election, shall...
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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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HB92
173442-1:n:02/03/2016:LFO-KF/bdl HB92 By Representative Greer RFD Ways and Means Education
Rd 1 03-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: Under current law for Alabama income tax purposes, all individuals
are exempt from the reporting of distributions received from a defined benefit plan to the
extent it is taxable for federal income tax purposes. Distributions received from a defined
contribution plan are not exempt from reporting. This bill would remove the exemption from
the reporting and taxation of such distributions and require such benefits be reported on
an individuals income tax returns effective for the 2016 calendar tax year and provide an
exemption of the first $50,000 of pension and annuity income. A portion of such distributions
may be exempt from taxation for the recapture of any basis, under certain circumstances. A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Sections 16-25-23, 36-27-28, 36-27-170, 40-18-14, and
40-18-19 repeal Section 40-18-20 Code of Alabama 1975, to require individuals,...
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SB200
SB200 By Senator McClendon ENROLLED, An Act, Relating to elections; to amend Section 17-4-2,
Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Section 17-4-2.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize
the Secretary of State to implement a pilot program for the use of electronic poll books in
lieu of printed lists of qualified voters. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:Section
1. Section 17-4-2, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: §17-4-2. "The
board of registrars, when registration is closed before a primary, general, or special election,
shall certify to the Secretary of State any additions, deletions, corrections, or changes
to the state voter registration list. After Except as provided in Section 17-4-2.1, after
registration has closed and within the 10-day period before an election, the judge of probate
and municipal election officials shall prepare and print a report from the state voter registration
list of the correct alphabetical lists of the qualified electors...
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SB236
173775-1:n:02/12/2016:LFO-LC/bdl SB236 By Senator Smitherman RFD Finance and Taxation Education
Rd 1 16-FEB-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide for a supplemental two percent cost-of-living
increase for retirees under the Teachers' Retirement System beginning October 1, 2016. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to public education retirees; to provide for a two percent
cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System beginning October
1, 2016. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) Commencing October 1,
2016, there is provided an increase in benefits to each person currently receiving benefits
whose effective date of retirement was prior to October 1, 2015, for purposes of receiving
benefits, and to certain beneficiaries of deceased members and deceased retirees currently
receiving survivor benefits, if the effective date of retirement or death for the deceased
retiree or deceased member was prior to October 1, 2015, for purposes of...
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SB311
174307-1:n:02/18/2016:LFO-LC/bdl SB311 By Senator Beasley RFD Finance and Taxation Education
Rd 1 01-MAR-16 SYNOPSIS: This bill would provide for a supplemental four percent cost-of-living
increase for retirees under the Teachers' Retirement System beginning October 1, 2016. A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to public education retirees; to provide for a four percent
cost-of-living adjustment for retirees of the Teachers' Retirement System beginning October
1, 2016. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) Commencing October 1,
2016, there is provided an increase in benefits to each person currently receiving benefits
whose effective date of retirement was prior to October 1, 2015, for purposes of receiving
benefits, and to certain beneficiaries of deceased members and deceased retirees currently
receiving survivor benefits, if the effective date of retirement or death for the deceased
retiree or deceased member was prior to October 1, 2015, for purposes of...
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HB125
Rep(s). By Representatives Collins and Baker HB125 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating
to public education; to create the Alabama Longitudinal Data System to provide for the matching
of information about students from early learning through postsecondary education and into
employment; to create the Alabama Office of Education and Workforce Statistics to develop,
operate, and maintain the system; to provide for the protection and safeguarding of confidential
student and workforce information; to create an advisory board to the Alabama Office of Education
and Workforce Statistics; to provide for the adoption of statewide governance policies; to
require the State Board of Education, the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Community College
System, and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to define remediation and the process
of remediation to be utilized. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a)
For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall...
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HB38
Rep(s). By Representatives Tuggle, Mooney, Wingo, Hill (M), Weaver, Harper, Fridy, Chesteen,
Lee, Ledbetter, Wilcox, Sanderford, Clouse, Boothe, McCutcheon, Baker, McMillan, Millican,
Greer, Martin, Beckman, Fincher, Pettus, Garrett, Carns, Shedd, Poole, Hubbard, Faulkner,
South and Johnson (K) HB38 ENGROSSED A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 40-2A-3,
Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the definitions of Taxpayer Advocate and taxpayer assistance
order; to amend Section 40-2A-4, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Taxpayer Advocate;
to provide for the appointment of the advocate by the Governor; to require the advocate to
maintain a public website; to require the advocate to promote the interests of taxpayers involved
in disputes where an ambiguity in tax law exists; to remove the assistant commissioner's authority
to approve taxpayer assistance orders; to require an annual report to certain legislative
committees regarding tax law ambiguities; to provide for additional...
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HB255
publicly traded corporation held exclusively for investment purposes. "5. A manufacturer
of recreational vehicles which as of December 31, 1999, owns, operates, or controls a facility
in this state for performance of motor vehicle warranty repair or service work on recreational
vehicles manufactured by that manufacturer. "6. The manufacturer or distributor is owning,
operating, or controlling an entity primarily engaged in the business of renting passenger
and commercial motor vehicles and industrial and construction equipment, as well as
activities incidental to said businesses, including warranty and repair work on vehicles that
it owns, previously owned, or takes in trade. "7. A manufacturer or distributor that:
"(i) Manufactures or distributes engines for installation in a vehicle having as its
primary purpose the transport of a person or persons or property on a public highway and having
a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds, provided that the manufacturer does...
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SB255
SB255 ENGROSSED By Senator Orr A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Section 32-5A-191, Code
of Alabama 1975, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances,
to further define the offense; to prohibit a person from driving who has a measurable amount
of specified substances in the person's body; to specify specific blood alcohol levels for
drivers under the age of 21 and for those operating a school bus; to further provide for a
minimum mandatory sentence for a fourth or subsequent violation; to remove the requirement
that the court only consider a prior conviction within a five-year period; to further specify
the timeframe for the release of persons arrested for driving under the influence; to reorganize
provisions relating to driving under the influence, the suspension or revocation of driver
licenses upon convictions, and ignition interlock requirements; and in connection therewith
would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or...
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