This bill changes the official borders of the City of Millbrook in Elmore County to include a specific 7-acre area known as the Mack Post Jr. Subdivision. The legislation directly affects the residents and property owners of this subdivision by bringing their land under the city's jurisdiction. It requires a public map of the proposed changes to be available for review at the Elmore County Probate Judge's Office before the law takes effect. The new boundaries officially become active on June 1, 2024.
This legislative resolution honors the life of Cecil "Hootie" Ingram, a former University of Alabama athlete and administrator who recently passed away at the age of 90. The bill formally records the legislature's sadness over his death while celebrating his achievements as a football and baseball player, coach, and director of athletics. It extends official sympathy to Ingram's family and serves as a tribute to his legacy within Alabama sports history.
This bill authorizes the tax assessor and tax collector in Wilcox County to receive an extra $3,000 annually each. The additional funds will be paid in monthly installments from the county's general fund and will be added to their existing salaries and allowances. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024, and applies only to these two specific county officials.
This bill authorizes the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to use a credit card for approved purchases of goods and services. To ensure responsible use, the sheriff must create written rules that set spending limits for individual and monthly transactions, restrict access to the card to the sheriff or their designated representative, and require regular audits and timely bill payments. Any rewards or rebates earned from using the card must be deposited into the Sheriff's Fund, and the sheriff is responsible for selecting a card provider based on fees, interest rates, and other financial factors. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024.
This bill designates August 8, 2024, as the official "Day of Clogging" in Alabama to honor the cultural heritage of clog dancing. The resolution recognizes the art form's roots in European, Native American, and African traditions and highlights its influence on American entertainment. It specifically commemorates William "Bill" Nichols, a notable figure in the clogging community who passed away on that date. The measure serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the state's clogging enthusiasts rather than establishing new laws or regulations.
This bill expands the time limit for prosecuting insurance fraud cases in Alabama from two years to seven years after the fraud is discovered. It also grants investigators within the Department of Insurance's Insurance Fraud Unit broader authority, allowing them to exercise the same arrest and service of process powers as state law enforcement officers for any state law violations found during an investigation. These changes aim to give the department more flexibility in pursuing long-term fraud cases and conducting comprehensive investigations across state lines. The law takes effect on October 1, 2024.
This bill is a joint resolution that formally records the death of Charles "Charlie" Luker, a longtime public servant from Coosa County, Alabama. It honors his life by acknowledging his 33 years of service as Revenue Commissioner and his leadership in the Alabama Association of Tax Administrators. The resolution expresses the legislature's sadness at his passing and offers sympathy to his surviving family members.
This bill designates the State Pilotage Commission as a Class 2 municipality and grants it sole authority to regulate maritime data used for navigating ships in Mobile Bay. Under the new rules, the commission can approve or reject any maritime data collected for vessel pilotage, except for data developed by U.S. government agencies. Additionally, the commission gains the power to set standards for the physical and mental fitness of active bar pilots. These changes take effect on October 1, 2024, and apply specifically to the Port of Mobile and the waters of Mobile Bay.
This bill authorizes the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to own the real estate where its warehouses are located. Currently, the board lacks the legal authority to hold property in its own name, so this change allows it to purchase or receive warehouses through standard means like buying or gifts. The law specifically permits the board to acquire and operate these facilities solely for storing and distributing alcoholic beverages. Once enacted, the board can legally hold the title to the land and buildings it uses for these operations starting June 1, 2024.
This bill establishes a $30 booking fee for individuals booked into the Covington County Detention Center who are subsequently convicted of a crime. The revenue generated from these fees is designated for the Covington County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement Fund to support jail operations, staff salaries, equipment, and training. The fee is collected by the court clerk or the sheriff and is in addition to any existing fines or court costs already imposed on the defendant. This measure requires a constitutional amendment to take effect, ensuring the new funding source does not replace other existing financial support for the county's law enforcement agencies.
This bill officially expands the city limits of Brewton in Escambia County by adding approximately 125 acres of surrounding land to the municipality. The legislation achieves this by precisely redrawing the city's boundary lines to include specific parcels of land while excluding certain road rights-of-way and a small 1-acre parcel. Once enacted, the changes will take effect on October 1, 2024, bringing the newly included areas under Brewton's jurisdiction and governance.
This bill establishes and amends the City of Troy Investment Trust Fund in Pike County, Alabama, to manage money originally derived from the sale of Edge Regional Medical Center. It designates the mayor or a designated city officer as the authorized representative and limits investments to safe options like U.S. securities and government-backed assets. The fund must split its annual income, paying 90 percent to the city's general fund while retaining 10 percent to grow the fund's principal, which can only be used for city expenses or specific purposes if approved by a two-thirds vote of city voters. Additionally, the bill allows the city to use the fund's retained income or principal to reimburse itself for future costs related to the medical center's sale and operations.
