What passed in the Alabama Legislature for the week of April 18, 2023?

From the Alabama Reflector, here’s a round-up of what passed in the Alabama Legislature for the week of April 18.

Senate: April 18

HB98, sponsored by Rep. Troy Stubbs, R-Wetumpka, increases lodging taxes in municipalities in Elmore County to 15.5% following a 2020 vote in the county. The bill passed 31 to 0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB99, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, makes the superintendent of Elmore County Schools an appointed position. The bill passed 32 to 0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB192, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, extends the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 29 to 4 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB193, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, extends the State Licensing Board for General Contractors until Oct. 1, 2024. The bill passed 29 to 4 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB194, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, extends the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 30 to 3 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB195, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, extends the Alabama Real Estate Commission until Oct. 1, 2024. The bill passed 30 to 3 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB196, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, extends the Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board until Oct. 1, 2025. The bill passed 31 to 2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB197, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, extends the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31 to 2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB198, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, extends the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31 to 2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB199, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, extends the Alabama Security Regulatory Board until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB200, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, extends the Alabama Historical Commission until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB201, sponsored by Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, extends the State Board for Registration of Architects until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB202, sponsored by Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood, R-Tuscumbia, extends the Polygraph Examiners Board until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB203, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, extends Board of Examiners on Admission to the State Bar until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB204, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, extends the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute until Oct. 1, 2026. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB205, sponsored by Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, extends the Alabama Athletic Commission until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 31-2 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

SB133, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, allows the Lauderdale County Commission to increase the compensation of the commission chair up to $50,000 a year. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

SB146, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, allows the Office of License Commissioner in Lauderdale County to increase mail fees for license renewals. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

SB160, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, sets a $12,500 annual salary for the probate judge in Bullock County. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

SB161, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, increases the salary of the Barbour County sheriff by $29,000 a year. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

SB168, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, D-Birmingham, creates a $12,500 yearly expense allowance for the revenue commissioner in Bullock County, to expire on completion of the current officeholder’s term. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

SB191, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, increases the percentage of Lauderdale County’s in-lieu of payments from the Tennessee Valley Authority going to the Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority. The bill passed 32-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

House: April 18

HB 164, sponsored by Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, would require students to complete a personal financial literacy and money management course before high school graduation. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to the Senate.

SB 68, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would allow any employee of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency join the State Police Tier II Plan in Alabama if they are certified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission and do law enforcement work. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB 43, sponsored by Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee, would require students to attend kindergarten or show the ability to do the work to advance to first grade. The bill passed 87-12 and goes to the Senate.

SB 147, sponsored by Sen. David Sessions, R-Grand Bay, provides that no municipal government can make a rule that stops someone from letting their farm animals run free on someone else’s land or public land. The bill passed 101-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

SB 91, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley, R-Enterprise, would change the rules for telling people about a referendum on an assessment to promote peanuts and other crops like nuts, fruits, vegetables, and bulbs. The bill passed 101-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB 157, sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook, would require that when a public works contract requires the use of iron, the contractor performing the contract would be required to use iron produced within the United States. The bill passed 102-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 13, sponsored by Rep. Chris England, D- Tuscaloosa, would allow any municipality to authorize a law enforcement officer to issue a summons and complaint in lieu of a custodial arrest for certain criminal offenses. The bill passed 102-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 88, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, would allow a licensed manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages to donate a limited amount of alcoholic beverages to a licensed nonprofit special event. The bill passed 91-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 30, sponsored by Rep. A.J. Campbell, D-Linden, would change the designation of a “failing school” to “lowest sixth percent school.” The legislation would also change the designation of a “nonfailing school” to “highest 94th percent school.” The bill passed 103-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 55, sponsored by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, would require the Department of Public Health to establish a Certificate of Nonviable Birth form to issue to parents, upon request, for certain nonviable births. The bill passed 100-0 and goes to the Senate.

SB 44, sponsored by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, would allow a probate judge to sign off on a lawyer getting compensated for work done prior to official appointment to a case. The bill passed 103-0 and goes to the Senate.

SB 131, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, changes the boundaries of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB 44, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, R-Phenix City, expands the membership of the Alabama Job Creation and Military Stability Commission to include a retired senior member of the Armed Forces for Fort Benning. The bill passed 103-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 210, sponsored by Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, would let military members who are originally from Alabama and have their car registered there, but have to live in another state because of their job, buy car insurance in the state where they are currently living. The bill passed 102-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 261, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, would require transgender college athletes to play sports that align with their “biological sex.” The bill passed 83-5 and goes to the Senate.

HB 72, sponsored by Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, would provide if a hearing is not held within 20 business days for a parole who is suspected of violating parole, the parolee shall be released back to parole supervision unless exigent circumstances exist that preclude holding the hearing within 20 business days. The bill would also allow a specialist, in addition to a probation officer, to conduct the investigation and provide a written report to the court. The bill passed 89-3 and goes to the Senate.

SB 14, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would waive fees for a person filing a motion of contempt against a person they have a protection order from abuse order against. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB 101, sponsored by Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg, makes changes to the state adoption process and provides for adult adoption. The House voted 104-0 to concur in Senate changes. The bill goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

Senate: April 19

HB206, sponsored by Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, extends the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 30-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB207, sponsored by Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, extends the Alabama Board of Examiners of Landscape Architects until Oct. 1, 2027. The bill passed 30-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

SB3 and SB4, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, alter the boundaries of the City of Bay Minette in Baldwin County. The bills passed 31-0 and move to the House of Representatives.

Senate: April 20

SB190, sponsored by Sen. Jay Hovey, R-Auburn, changes the name of the Auburn-Opelika Convention and Visitors Bureau to Auburn-Opelika Tourism and sets the membership of its governing board. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to the House of Representatives.

HB32, sponsored by Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, authorizes the Lamar County Probate Judge to set a mail fee for motor vehicle registrations and business license renewals. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB70, sponsored by Rep. Rick Rehm, R-Dothan, allows the Houston County Probate Judge to appoint temporary judges of probate for 90-day terms to help with caseloads or complex issues. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB71, sponsored by Rep. Rick Rehm, R-Dothan, sets pay for poll workers in Houston County. Chief inspectors get $200 a day; deputy chief inspectors get $150 a day and poll workers get $125 a day. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB74, sponsored by Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, authorizes the Lamar County Board of Education to set a salary and per diem for the Lamar County superintendent compensation. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB91, sponsored by Rep. Corley Ellis, R-Columbiana, allows the city council of Columbiana to establish two entertainment districts. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB93, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, is a constitutional amendment allowing mayors in Dale County to participate in the Employee Retirement System under certain conditions. The amendment passed 34-0 and will go to Dale County voters in the 2024 primary.

HB119, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, is a constitutional amendment which would allow members of the Shelby County Commission to participate in the Employee Retirement System under certain conditions. The bill passed 34-0 and will go before Shelby County voters in a future election.

HB135, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, creates a $1,700 month expense account for the Tallapoosa County sheriff for the remainder of the current term, and increases the sheriff’s compensation by $20,400 a year starting in the next term of office. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB138, sponsored by Rep. Corley Ellis, R-Columbiana, addresses compensation for law enforcement in Shelby County. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB139, sponsored by Rep. Corley Ellis, R-Columbiana, sets qualifications for the sheriff of Shelby County, including a four-year degree from a college or university and at least 10 years of full-time service as a law enforcement officer. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB147, sponsored by Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville, allows certain St. Clair County officials to claim up to $2,500 a year in compensation for losses incurred in carrying out their duties in a good faith manner. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB148, sponsored by Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville, directs the St. Clair County Probate Judge to charge a $2 fee for the issuance of license tags. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB149, sponsored by Rep. Jim Hill, R-Odenville, sets qualifications for the St. Clair County sheriff, including holding a high school diploma and at least five years experience as a full-time law enforcement officer. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB185, sponsored by Rep. Matt Woods, R-Jasper, allows the Walker County Commission to establish voting centers by combining two precincts. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB223, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Starnes, R-Prattville, allows the Autauga County Commission to license and regulate the sale of alcohol in unincorporated areas of the county. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB231, sponsored by Rep. Corley Ellis, R- Columbiana, allows the city of Calera to establish two entertainment districts. The bill passed 34-0 and moves to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB241, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, increases credits in the Alabama Jobs Act from $350 million to $475 million through 2027; allows renewable energy projects to qualify and offers 10-year tax breaks for certain tourism projects. The bill passed 29-6 and was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

HB247, sponsored by Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, makes $25 million available to small businesses a year with a tax credit program. The bill passed 34-0 and was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

House: April 20

SB 151, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, creates new reporting requirements for the Alabama Department of Commerce and authorizes a legislative committee to do third-party evaluations of them. The bill passed 104-0 and was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

SB 165, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, authorizes the State Industrial Development Authority to make grants for assessment and development of industrial sites. The bill passed 104-0 and was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday.

SB 16, sponsored by Sen. Tom Butler, R-Madison, requires entities, rather than individuals, have pharmacy permits. The bill passed 103-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB238, sponsored by Rep. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, authorizes the issuance of distinctive motor vehicle license plates to benefit brain cancer research. The bill passed on a 99-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB77, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, increases the average monthly state sales tax liability threshold calculation to $20,000 or greater (from $5,000) during the preceding calendar year for required estimated payments. The bill passed 103-0 and goes to the Senate.

SB40, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, prohibits building codes from requiring the installation of some non-operation features on residences. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB131, sponsored by Rep. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, would provide that a prisoner is not eligible for parole if he or she has been charged with a new offense that has not been disposed. The bill passed 79-23 and goes to the Senate.

HB45, sponsored by Rep. Jeremy Gray, D-Opelika, would require the State Board of Education to adopt guidelines to inform and educate student athletes, parents, and coaches about the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The bill passed 102-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB24, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, increases penalties for loitering and begging along state highways. The bill passed 90-0 and goes to the Senate.

SB52, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, would allow school personnel, including teachers and coaches, to administer injectable medicine to students with adrenal insufficiency. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to Gov. Kay Ivey.

HB52, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, would require that at least one of the Board of Pardons and Paroles facilities must be a women’s facility. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB85, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wood, R-Cullman, would provide that the State Parks Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Department of Mental Health, or the Alabama Medicaid Agency receive contributions from income tax check-offs. The bill passed 102-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB166, sponsored by Rep. Parker Moore, R-Hartselle, revises the amount of alcoholic beverages that may be sold in a 24-hour period to match the amounts that may be sold by a delivery service license. The bill passed 46-30 and goes to the Senate.

SB55, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, gives disabled and older Alabamians more decision-making independence without placing them in a guardianship. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to the Governor.

HB40, sponsored by Jim Hill, R-Moody, would revise the compensation retired justices and judges receive for their service when returning from retirement. The bill would provide that retired justices and judges receive per diem, mileage, and be provided court-supportive personnel, and that retired justices and judges complete a minimum of six hours of approved continuing legal education. The bill passed 103-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB256, sponsored by Rep. Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, would provide that a motor carrier’s implementation of safety improvement requirements for drivers is not considered in determining a driver’s status as an employee or an independent contractor. The bill passed 104-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB272, sponsored by Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg, includes additional activity that would constitute a felony for fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. It passed on a 94-1 vote. It goes to the Senate.

HB75, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, would further establish education and work experience requirements for applicants to qualify for a private investigator license under the Alabama Private Investigation Board. The bill passed on a 100-0 vote and goes to the Senate.

HB184, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, would prohibit any state agency or official from imposing any annual filing or reporting requirement on any charitable organization that is more stringent, restrictive, or expansive than the requirements of existing law. The bill passed 94-0 and goes to the Senate.

HB179, sponsored by Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, would provide for the distribution of proceeds from the sales of distinctive motor vehicle license plates to emergency medical services providers. It passed on a 103-0 vote. It goes to the Senate.

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This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama Legislature roundup of bills passed week of April 18 2023