SB 77 extends the existence of Alabama's 911 Board until October 1, 2028, with a key change to its appointment process. It modifies the law so that board members now serve upon appointment by the Governor unless rejected by the Senate (previously requiring Senate confirmation). This bill directly affects how the 13-member board, which manages 911 funding, annual reports, and service standards, is staffed. The change streamlines appointments while maintaining the board's core duties under existing law.
This bill extends the Board of Examiners of Assisted Living Administrators' operation until October 1, 2028, maintaining its current structure. It directly affects the board members, the Assisted Living Association of Alabama, Alabama Nursing Home Association, and the Medical Association of Alabama, which nominate candidates for board positions. The key change requires the Governor to appoint a qualified individual to fill any vacancy if the relevant nominating group fails to submit names within 45 days of the vacancy occurring. This ensures the board maintains full membership without delays due to slow nominations.
SB 100 extends the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It modifies the appointment process for one board member, changing the appointing authority from the Governor (for a chain pharmacist position) to the Lieutenant Governor. This change affects the Board's composition and governance structure, specifically altering how one pharmacist member is selected from the Alabama Pharmacy Association's recommendations. The bill preserves all existing Board functions and requirements while updating this single appointment authority.
SB 155 establishes the Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant Program to provide funding for job training, infrastructure, and community development projects in areas historically dependent on coal mining. It creates a dedicated fund using revenues from federal coal lease payments (starting January 1, 2027), with grants targeting specific communities like Fayette, Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties. The program requires local development organizations - such as counties, nonprofits, or economic development boards - to use funds for workforce programs, public services, or community resilience projects. An advisory committee, appointed with representation from affected counties and coal industry stakeholders, will review grant applications and recommend allocations.
This procedural bill extends the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board's operation until October 1, 2027, under the state's Sunset Law. It does not change licensing requirements or affect behavior analysts; it only continues the existing board's administrative function. The bill preserves the current legal framework (Sections 34-5A-1 to 34-5A-8) without new policy provisions. This is a routine continuation, not a substantive policy change.
SB 103 extends the operation of the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute until October 1, 2028, instead of its original sunset date. It requires the Institute, the Alabama Department of Workforce, and other stakeholders to evaluate how the Institute can better use the Department’s administrative and operational resources. This collaboration must produce a report by the 2027 legislative session, detailing options for shared services. The bill preserves the Institute’s existing legal authority under Alabama Code § 41-10-720 to § 41-10-732.
SB 104 requires the Department of Examiners to provide training for specific government officials serving on occupational licensing boards. It directly affects cabinet members, statewide elected officials, and county or municipal governing body members who serve on these boards. The bill mandates that these officials complete required training through the Department of Examiners, ensuring they understand their roles in regulating professions like nursing or contracting. This is a procedural requirement focused on standardizing board member qualifications, not altering licensing standards.
SB 128 extends the Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commission's existence until October 1, 2030, with key structural changes. It moves the commission into the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) as a division, requiring ADPH to provide all administrative services (like finance, legal support, and staff) and transfer all commission property to the department by October 1, 2026. The bill also modifies appointment rules, removing the need for Senate confirmation of members and changing how vacancies are filled. This directly affects the oversight of sickle cell disease programs in Alabama, ensuring continued coordination under ADPH.
SB 149 establishes a temporary teaching certificate for military veterans seeking to enter education. It directly affects veterans who qualify under this program but clarifies that time served under this temporary certificate won't count toward tenure or service status. The bill also prohibits individuals with this temporary certificate from later obtaining an emergency teaching certificate. These provisions create a specific pathway for veterans while defining the scope and limitations of their temporary certification.
This bill (SB 136) extends the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board's operation until October 1, 2027, and reorganizes it as a division within the Alabama Department of Public Health. The Alabama Department of Public Health will now provide all administrative services (including finance, legal support, staffing, and IT), appoint an executive director, and handle all board property. This change directly affects licensed massage therapists, massage therapy schools, and establishments in Alabama that operate under the board's regulations. The bill modifies existing law (Sections 34-43A-2 and 34-43A-5) to reflect this structural shift.
HJR 92 is a resolution commending Dr. Bradley Heim for his decades of service as an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Enterprise Women's Center in Enterprise, Alabama. It honors his work providing comprehensive women's health care - including prenatal, obstetrical, and gynecological services - to rural communities in Southeast Alabama over more than 20 years. The resolution also acknowledges the center's impending closure in March 2026 due to persistent rural health care access challenges. As a non-binding commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes but formally recognizes Dr. Heim's contributions and the broader struggles facing rural health care providers.
HJR 110 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Tuskegee University's contributions to Alabama. It commemorates the university's legacy as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), highlighting its status as a National Historic Site, its production of over 75% of the world's African American veterinarians, and its role in training the Tuskegee Airmen. The resolution formally celebrates Tuskegee University and welcomes its representatives to the Alabama State House for Legislative Day on February 11, 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding but honors the institution's educational and historical impact on the state.
