Legislative Tracking

IDBillChamberSponsorSubjectStatusEffectiveSignedSessionYear
100HB002HouseRep. Jim McClendonProhibits texting while drivingAct 2012-291 05/08/2012Regular2012
83HB026HouseRep. Patricia ToddProhibits discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation against teachers and state employeesDied  Regular2012
84HB030HouseRep. Jim McClendonAllows DOC to contract with private industry to establish work-oriented rehab programsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
85HB035HouseRep. Jay LoveACHE required to establish review fee schedule for approval of non-Alabama instructional programsDied  Regular 2012
133HB039HouseRep. Paul LeeEconomic development incentives for aircraft and parts manufacturersAct 2012-185 04/10/2012Regular2012
101HB045HouseRep. John KnightRemove state sales taxes on foodDied  Regular2012
102HB048HouseRep. Juandalynn GivanPreference given to state residents for work performed under construction contract funded by stateDied  Regular2012
103HB068HouseRep. Johnny Mack MorrowSupplemental appropriation for catastrophic damage for designated K-12 schoolsDied  Regular2012
156HB071HouseRep. Bill RobertsRequire public contracts to be paid in full within 30 daysAct 2012-379  Regular2012
104HB083HouseRep. April WeaverIncrease nursing scholarships from $3,800 to $10,000Indefinitely postponed  Regular2012
105HB084HouseRep. John MerrillSeparates Alabama Community College System from AL Fire CollegeDied  Regular2012
109HB096HouseRep. Duwayne BridgesVeterans classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuitionIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
110HB097HouseRep. Randy WoodNational Guard classified as residents for purposes of in-state tuitionPending Governors signature  Regular2012
111HB117HouseRep. Merika ColemanSupplemental Appropriation of $1.3 million for National Board Certified TeachersDied  Regular2012
112HB119HouseRep. Merika ColemanIncreases certain penalties for assaults committed on school propertyDied  Regular2012
113HB135HouseRep. Duwayne BridgesCA to allow display of Ten Commandments at public schoolsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
114HB136 HouseRep. Mac McCutcheonExempts certain public employees from filing economic interest forms; may accept giftsPending Governors signature  Regular2012
115HB151HouseRep. Alan BakerChanges name of Alabama Development Office to Commerce DepartmentAct 2012-167 04/02/2012Regular2012
132HB152HouseRep. Duwayne BridgesCreates Heroes for Hire Act, assist veteransAct 2012-168 04/02/2012Regular2012
139HB159HouseRep. Barry MaskCA to authorize economic development incentivesDied  Regular2012
140HB160HouseRep. Barry MaskAuthorizes economic development incentivesDied  Regular2012
117HB180HouseRep. Craig FordAllow new participation in DROP programDied  Regular2012
119HB181HouseRep. Craig FordRelating to PACT Program, reopen enrollment, set capsDied  Regular2012
120HB182HouseRep. Craig FordRepeals the Rolling Reserve ActDied  Regular2012
121HB183HouseRep. Craig FordCOLA for public education employeesDied  Regular2012
127HB224HouseRep. Joe HubbardTRS and ERS employees forfeit retirement upon felony convictionIndefnitely Postponed  Regular 2012
128HB226HouseRep. Joe HubbardAmends immigration law, clarifies provision prohibiting illegal aliens from attending postseconary institutionDied  Regular2012
134HB250HouseRep. Jay LoveClarifies Ethics Law relating to teacher giftsDied  Regular2012
135HB251HouseRep. Jay LoveSupplemental appropriation for K-12 National Board Certified teachersDied  Regular2012
136HB267HouseRep. Greg WrenSales Tax Holiday to include energy efficient productsDied  Regular2012
137HB282HouseRep. John RogersCA to establish a state-run lotteryDied  Regular2012
147HB294HouseRep. Jay LoveGovernors recommended ETF BudgetDied  Regular2012
142HB335HouseRep. John MerrillSeparates Alabama Community College System from AL Fire CollegeDied  Regular2012
148HB389HouseRep. Patricia ToddRepeals sales/use tax exemptions for certain industriesDied  Regular2012
149HB424HouseRep. Mike HillIncome tax credit for teachers who purchase certain supplies for classroomsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
153HB427HouseRep. John MerrillRequire new construction of a building to have a safe space or hallwayPending Governors signature  Regular2012
154HB436HouseRep. Bill PooleSet April 2012 and last full weekend of February in subsequent years as sales tax holidayAct 2012-256 04/26/2012Regular2012
158HB508HouseRep. Jamie IsonAmend retirement benefits for new public employeesIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
161HB530HouseRep. Joseph MitchellProhibits colleges and universities from using state funds to pay a person to lobbyIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
162HB541HouseRep. Phil WilliamsEstablishes Education Options Act of 2012, including charter schoolsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
166HB582HouseRep. Greg WrenRequire PSCA to report quarterly interest earnedIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
167HB603HouseRep. Jay LoveAmend PACT programAct 2012-198 04/12/2012Regular2012
168HB639HouseRep. Marcel BlackEstablishes Jobs and Education Reform Act of 2012Died  Regular2012
171HB650HouseRep. Phil WilliamsCreates the Education Options Act; charter schoolsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
172HB664HouseRep. Kurt WallaceAmends Cosmetology law to include credit hours requirementDied  Regular2012
174HB679HouseRep. Dan WilliamsSeparates Athens State University from ACCS; creates board of trusteesDied  Regular2012
175HB684HouseRep. John RogersCA: Seperate boards of trustees for UAB & UAHDied  Regular2012
177HB700HouseRep. Greg WrenCreates AL Cyber Technology Authority; Chancellor to sit on boardDied  Regular2012
178HB734HouseRep. Jay LoveSupplemental appropriation to ACCS, K12 & four-year universitiesPending Governors signature  Regular2012
182HB779HouseRep. Kurt WallaceCosmetology; reporting of credit hoursIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
183HB781HouseRep. Craig FordETF Rolling Reserve; Divert Rainy Day Fund repaymentDied  Regular2012
87SB007SenateSen. Gerald DialCA to allow display of Ten Commandments on state property, including public schoolsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
88SB014SenateSen. Gerald DialIncreases competitive bid amount from $7,500 to $15,000 for higher education institutionsAct 2012-462  Regular2012
89SB030SenateSen. Arthur OrrEstablishes statewide database for bids or proposals for public contractsAct 2012-407  Regular2012
90SB036SenateSen. Bryan TaylorProvides college scholarships to dependents of military veteransDied  Regular2012
91SB044SenateSen. Tom WhatleyIncreases nursing scholarships from $3,800 to $10,000Act 2012-262 04/30/2012Regular2012
92SB046SenateSen. Gerald AllenEstablishes statewide database for bids or proposals for public contractsDied  Regular2012
93SB049SenateSen. Trip PittmanACHE to establish review fee schedule for approval of non-Alabama instructional programsDied  Regular2012
94SB051SenateSen. Bill HoltzclawEstablishes ATPRO optional retirement account for members of TRSDied  Regular2012
95SB059SenateSen. Bill HoltzclawClarifies emergency contract provisions for Leg. Contract Review CommitteeDied  Regular2012
170SB063SenateSen. Arthur OrrAllows DOC to contract with private industry to establish work-oriented rehab programsAct 2012-194 04/12/2012Regular2012
96SB066SenateSen. Hank SandersRemoves state sales taxes on foodDied  Regular2012
97SB073SenateSen. Cam WardAllows electronic posting of legal noticesAct 2012-214 04/19/2012Regular2012
126SB079SenateSen. Tom WhatleyFurther define "thing of value," gifts for teachersConstitution & Elections  Regular2012
99SB082SenateSen. Dick BrewbakerExempts teachers and support employees of local boards of education from the Ethics LawDied  Regular2012
106SB088SenateSen. Gerald AllenSeparates Alabama Community College System from the AL Fire CollegeDied  Regular2012
107SB134SenateSen. Gerald AllenSeparates Alabama Community College System from AL Fire CollegeAct 2012-207Immediate04/17/2012Regular2012
122SB143SenateSen. Jabo WaggonerSupplemental appropriation for National Board Certified teachersAct 2012-263 04/30/2012Regular2012
123SB193SenateSen. Rodger SmithermanRepeal Rolling Reserve ActDied  Regular2012
124SB197SenateSen. Vivian FiguresCA to establish Alabama Smoke-free Air Amendment of 2012Died  Regular2012
125SB215SenateSen. Quinton RossAllows new participation in DROP programDied  Regular2012
144SB217SenateSen. Gerald DialState claims two percent administrative fee from bonds issued by the state, state agencies, or authorities for economic development purposesDied  Regular2012
129SB242SenateSen. Tom WhatleyAllow DROP members to voluntarily leave service without losing fundsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
131SB257SenateSen. Greg ReedAnnual appropriation of $300 per K-12 teacher for classroom suppliesAct 2012-414  Regular2012
130SB260SenateSen. Paul SanfordAllow employers to use E-Verify or AL Verify program to check eligibility of employeesIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
143SB304SenateSen. Cam WardSales Tax Holiday to include energy efficient productsDied  Regular2012
150SB318SenateSe. Del MarshETF Budget w/ Ways & Means Substitute Pending Governors signature  Regular2012
145SB327SenateSen. Slade BlackwellProhibits the use of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage provision in contractsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
160SB331SenateSen. Paul SanfordForbids policies that prohibit firearms and ammunition in private vehiclesIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
151SB333SenateSen. Mark KeaheyChanges computing formula for AL corporate income taxIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
146SB339SenateSen. Paul BussmanTo issue $650,000,000 in bonds for road and bridge constructionDied  Regular2012
152SB360SenateRep. Tom WhatleyMilitary veterans eligible for in-state tuitionDied  Regular2012
155SB371SenateSen. Roger BedfordFully fund PACT by transfering funds from Budget Stabilization FundDied  Regular2012
157SB387SenateSen. Gerald DialIncrease sales and use taxes and decrease sales taxes on foodDied  Regular2012
159SB388SenateSen. Arthur OrrAmend retirement benefits for new public employeesAct 2012-377  Regular2012
163SB394SenateSen. Gerald AllenETF supplemental appropriation of $32.9 million for K-12 boards to repair storm damaged schoolsDied  Regular2012
164SB402SenateSen. Gerald AllenTwo-year and four-year institutions must include "safe room" in new building constructionFinance & Taxation Education  Regular2012
165SB431SenateSen. Paul BussmanTo issue $37.8 million in PSCA bonds for public schools damaged by stormsDied  Regular2012
169SB452SenateSen. Trip PittmanAmend PACT programIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
173SB499SenateSen. Bill HoltzclawSeparates Athens State University from ACCS; creates board of trusteesPending Governors signature  Regular2012
181SB511SenateSen. Jimmy HolleyAL Job Creation Act of 2012; tax incentivesIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
176SB512SenateSen. Jimmy HolleyAuthtorize PSCA to issue $50,000,000 for capital improvementsIndefinitely Postponed  Regular2012
179SB513SenateSen. Dick BrewbakerCreates Education Options Act; charter schoolsDied  Regular2012
185SB517SenateSen. Trip PittmanEstablishes Flexible School Calendar Act of 2012Died  Regular2012
186SB521SenateSen. Gerald DialCA; repeals ETFs Rainy Day FundDied  Regular2012
180SB547SenateSen. Trip PittmanSpecify dependents of veterans eligible for tuition benefitsDied  Regular2012
184SB580SenateSen. Roger BedfordETF Rolling Reserve; Divert Rainy Day Fund repaymentDied  Regular2012
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