HB 45 requires the state's Medicaid Agency to provide coverage for colorectal cancer screening tests. This coverage applies to tests that have received a Grade A or B recommendation from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. The bill directly affects individuals covered by Medicaid, ensuring they have access to these specific preventative screenings. If enacted, this requirement would become effective on October 1, 2025.
SJR 92 encourages the Alabama Growth Alliance and the Alabama Rural Roadmap initiative to develop recommendations aimed at enhancing rural Alabama. The bill supports efforts to improve economic development across these communities. A key provision establishes the leadership structure for this initiative, designating the President Pro Tempore of the Senate as chair and the Speaker of the House as vice-chair, both of whom will appoint additional members.
SB 88 amends the legal procedures concerning expungement cases, which involve the sealing or removal of criminal records. The bill specifies that court rulings on expungement matters are subject to appeal or certiorari review. It also sets a standard, stating that such a ruling cannot be reversed without a specific "showing of" (a condition not fully detailed in the provided text). This impacts individuals seeking to clear their criminal records and the judicial process for reviewing these requests.
SB 171 proposes to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles on lands submerged beneath both navigable and non-navigable waters. The bill establishes criminal penalties for individuals who violate this prohibition. It also includes specific exceptions to this rule, though the full details of these exceptions are not provided in the excerpt.
Senate Bill 108 establishes new criminal offenses in Alabama related to mail. It defines "mail theft" as taking mail addressed to another person from their mailbox or premises without consent, with the intent to deprive them of it. The bill also creates the crime of "receiving stolen mail," which involves intentionally possessing or disposing of stolen mail knowing or having reason to believe it was stolen. Penalties for these crimes range from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class B felony, with severity increasing based on the number of addresses affected and if the intent was to use sensitive personal information to defraud the addressee. This act provides specific legal consequences for these actions, becoming effective on October 1, 2025.
SB 42 allows a governmental body to return ownership of a condemned and abandoned state road back to its original landowner. This can happen unless granting the request would cause an adjacent property owner to lose road access. Additionally, the road cannot revert if it provides access to, or is part of, an existing or planned greenway trail recognized by state, county, or municipal authorities. This bill primarily affects original landowners seeking to reclaim such properties and the governmental bodies managing these roads.
SB 142 amends existing law regarding voter registration list maintenance. It removes the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as a database that the board of registrars or Secretary of State can use to identify voters whose addresses may have changed. Instead, the bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct voter registration list maintenance using the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID). This database will rely on various data sources, including information from state agencies and potentially data shared with other states. The bill maintains the process for registrars to use United States Postal Service change-of-address information to identify address changes and notify voters.
HB 433 amends the distribution of a special county sales and use tax specifically for Talladega County. The bill revises how ten percent of this tax is allocated, allowing it to be used for hiring personnel for the public safety radio system or for other law enforcement purposes, including salaries. The use of these funds will be determined by the county commission and the sheriff.
HJR 291 is a resolution that urges the newly formed Board of Directors of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center to include Dovetail Landing as a vital partner. Dovetail Landing is a veterans resource center located in Lincoln, Alabama, which offers comprehensive support programs for military veterans and their families. The resolution highlights Dovetail Landing's established network for providing services and resources to veterans.
HB 464 updates the compensation and benefits for the Coroner of St. Clair County. Starting March 1, 2025, the coroner's total base compensation will be $3,450 per month, achieved through an additional expense allowance. Effective January 18, 2027, the base salary will be set at $3,450 per month, along with a separate $600 monthly expense allowance, replacing all prior allowances. This bill also repeals several older acts related to the coroner's compensation and is retroactive to March 1, 2025.
HB 468 establishes the Marion County Service of Process Fund within the county treasury. It allows the Marion County Sheriff to contract with other entities for serving legal documents, except for arrest warrants. The bill introduces a new $50 fee for each party requiring personal service of process by the sheriff in both civil and criminal cases in Marion County. These collected fees will be deposited into the newly created fund, which the Marion County Commission can then use for any lawful purpose.
HB 500 revises the compensation structure for the Sheriff of Lawrence County, Alabama. Beginning October 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an expense allowance to ensure their total annual compensation reaches $95,000. Effective January 19, 2026, the sheriff's base salary will be set at $95,000 per year, which replaces any prior salary or expense allowances. Thereafter, the sheriff will also be eligible for any cost-of-living increases granted to other county employees.
