This bill authorizes the Dallas County Tax Assessor and Tax Collector to accept electronic filings for business personal property tax returns, provided the county commission approves the specific procedures. It allows the county to require electronic submission for businesses leasing property, those with assets of $10,000 or more, and returns prepared by third-party tax professionals, while also permitting exemptions for good cause. The legislation mandates that electronic returns contain the same information as paper forms and requires the county to offer training and assistance to help taxpayers adapt to the new system.
This bill establishes a fixed annual salary of $40,000 for the Limestone County coroner, effective at the start of their next term, replacing any previous fees or allowances. It authorizes the coroner to hire assistants at $500 per month and permits the appointment of deputy coroners with a salary of $600 per month, subject to county commission approval. The legislation also amends state law to clarify the duties of deputy coroners and repeals older statutes regarding coroner compensation.
This bill shifts primary responsibility for regulating, licensing, and enforcing the cultivation of medical cannabis in Alabama from the Department of Agriculture and Industries to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Under the new rules, the Commission would oversee all aspects of growing medical cannabis, while the Department of Agriculture and Industries is required to cooperate with the Commission on these duties. The legislation amends existing state laws to clarify that the Commission holds the main authority over cultivators, ensuring a more centralized approach to managing the medical cannabis program.
This bill allows Capital Improvement Cooperative Districts in Alabama to expand their operations by adding new areas and projects to their existing scope. It permits these districts to use their funds to pay for the construction costs of these new projects and requires that any new rates, fees, or charges approved by the district must be ratified by the governing body of the county, municipality, or public corporation that created the district. The legislation simplifies the process for districts to amend their articles of incorporation to include new locations while ensuring that member governments retain oversight over financial decisions affecting their communities.
This bill removes the $248 filing fee for motions related to qualified domestic relations orders in Alabama circuit courts, provided the motion is filed within 120 days of the final order. It directly affects individuals seeking to modify or enforce existing family law agreements, such as those involving child support or property division, by making the process more affordable during a specific timeframe. The legislation also includes minor updates to the state code to align the language with current styles without changing the underlying rules. By waiving this fee for timely filings, the bill aims to reduce financial barriers for people navigating domestic relations cases.
This bill establishes a new Alabama Residential Building Code based on national standards and creates a dedicated division within the Home Builders Licensure Board to manage it. It requires local governments and residential home builders to adopt and follow these minimum standards for new construction, renovations, and repairs. Additionally, the legislation creates a state fund to support code enforcement grants and reorganizes an existing energy code board to focus solely on commercial projects.
This bill authorizes the municipal court in the City of Lake View, Tuscaloosa County, to recall arrest warrants for failure to appear or comply with court orders upon payment of a fee. The legislation allows judges or magistrates to set a recall fee of up to $100, which the defendant must pay at the time the warrant is cleared. While the court has the discretion to issue recall orders, this act does not require them to do so and specifies that any collected fees must be deposited into the city's corrections fund. The law became effective on October 1, 2024.
This bill increases daily pay for election workers in Mobile County and allows the county to hire computer technical assistants to support polling places. Under the new rules, inspectors will receive $250 per day, chief clerks will earn $225 per day, and other election officers will be paid $200 per day, with higher rates also set for mandatory training sessions. The legislation authorizes the Mobile County Commission to set specific compensation for the newly created technical assistant roles and establishes a timeline for paying an absentee election manager. These changes take effect on June 1, 2024, and include a provision confirming payments made during the 2006 election cycle.
This bill provides an additional $651 million from the Education Trust Fund to various state agencies and entities for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The funds are allocated to support specific initiatives such as school safety improvements, new bus purchases, career technology equipment, and student device replacements. Significant portions of the money are designated for higher education institutions and community colleges to cover deferred maintenance, facility renovations, and research capacity increases. The legislation also includes funding for specialized programs like education savings accounts, literacy camps, and a rural dental clinic residency. Finally, the bill amends a previous appropriations act to update language regarding public school nurse qualifications.
HB 147 authorizes the state to distribute additional funding from the Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill allocates $191.6 million to public colleges and universities and $508.4 million to the Department of Education and various specialized school boards. The Department of Education is responsible for dividing the larger portion of the funds among local school districts across the state based on a specific allocation formula. This legislation provides extra financial resources to support existing educational institutions without changing how they currently operate or spend their money.
This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission on its 40th anniversary. It recognizes the commission's role in supporting over 35,000 American Indian families in Alabama and acknowledges the various tribes it serves. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's gratitude for the commission's work in connecting tribal communities with state and federal resources.
This bill extends the life of the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors until October 1, 2026, in compliance with the state's Sunset Law. The legislation also modifies the board's authority by prohibiting the issuance of new provisional electrical contractor licenses while allowing current holders to renew their existing ones. Under these changes, individuals with active provisional licenses can continue to apply for renewal by proving they hold a valid local county or municipal permit, but they remain restricted to performing electrical work only within the specific area where that local permit was issued.
