HB 525 proposes a constitutional amendment to grant Covington County's Commission new authority to create local rules (ordinances) for unincorporated areas. Specifically, it would allow the Commission to protect public health/welfare, regulate environmental impacts of industries or projects, and impose fines for violations. The amendment does not permit new taxes or county authority within municipal boundaries (unless contracted with a city). This change requires voter approval through a statewide election under Alabama law.
This bill extends the deadline for executing and returning search warrants specifically for DNA evidence collection from 10 days to 60 days. It applies only to warrants used to collect DNA reference samples for forensic analysis, such as when investigating leads from DNA databases. Law enforcement agencies would have more time to process these warrants without them becoming invalid. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, as part of amendments to Alabama Code Section 15-5-12.
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.
HB 111 prohibits human cloning by making it a Class C felony, criminalizing actions like creating a genetically identical human embryo or trafficking related materials. It directly affects individuals or entities performing human cloning procedures, such as using genetic material from somatic cells to create a human embryo. The bill explicitly excludes in vitro fertilization, fertility treatments, and scientific research (e.g., cloning for medical or agricultural purposes involving non-human cells, tissues, or organisms) from the prohibition. This law aims to ban reproductive human cloning while preserving existing medical and scientific practices.
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.
HB 301 authorizes the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation (a tribe recognized by Alabama) to hire its own certified police officers to protect tribal property, employees, and residents. The bill specifies these officers can arrest individuals for trespassing, disorderly conduct, or other offenses committed on tribal land without a warrant, and handle felony arrests under defined conditions. Crucially, the tribe must fund these officers entirely with its own resources - no state or local law enforcement funds may be used. The officers’ authority is strictly limited to tribal land, except when pursuing offenders or making felony arrests related to the reservation.
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.
