Sen. Clyde Chambliss

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySB 216 allows retired law enforcement officers and certain firemedics from the State Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement System to return to work. These individuals can perform duties as school resource officers, correctional officers, or police officers at state colleges or universities without their retirement allowance being suspended. Their compensation for this work is capped at $52,000 per year. The bill's provisions are retroactive to January 1, 2023, and are temporary.

Maddy summarySB 186 requires manufacturers of smartphones and tablets manufactured on or after June 1, 2025, to include a filter designed to prevent access to obscene material when activated in Alabama. These devices must ask for the user's age during setup and automatically enable the filter if the user is a minor. Non-minor users can deactivate the filter with a password. Manufacturers may face civil liability if a device lacks a compliant filter and a minor accesses obscene material, and individuals who intentionally disable a minor's filter leading to such access can also be held liable.

Maddy summarySB 174 requires Alabama counties and municipalities that levy a business privilege tax or business license tax to submit annual reports. The bill establishes causes of action if these local governments fail to comply with the reporting requirements. It also revises the jurisdiction of the Alabama Tax Tribunal regarding these specific business taxes.

Maddy summarySB 336 amends the Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act to allow for the creation of conversion public charter school districts. The bill enables a local school board to convert two or more of its existing non-charter public schools into a conversion public charter school district. These converted schools would operate as charter schools under the governance of the same local school board, which acts as their authorizer. A key provision states that conversion public charter schools must give enrollment preference to students residing within their former attendance zone. This expands the options for how local school boards can manage and organize multiple public schools as charter entities.

Maddy summarySB 324 proposes changes to the Pardons and Paroles Board, affecting its structure and how parole is considered. The bill aims to increase the number of board members and revise the process for selecting its chair. It also intends to establish new guidelines for parole consideration following a denial. Specific provisions include amending the process for filling board vacancies by requiring a majority vote to select five names, and adjusting the start

Maddy summarySB 187 requires app store providers to verify the age of users and obtain verifiable parental consent for minors to download or purchase apps and make in-app purchases. It mandates that app stores affiliate minor accounts with parent accounts and notify both users and parents of significant app changes, requiring renewed parental consent for minors. The bill also requires app store providers to share age and consent status with developers and protect personal age verification data. Violations can be pursued by the Attorney General as deceptive trade practices.

Maddy summarySJR 60 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Daniel Pratt as Alabama's first great industrialist. It commemorates his historical contributions, including founding Prattville, establishing Alabama's first major industrial complex (with businesses like cotton gins, mills, and a foundry), and shaping the state's economic development through infrastructure and philanthropy. The resolution does not create new laws, affect any individuals or entities, or change policy - it solely serves to recognize Pratt's legacy. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legislative effect beyond historical acknowledgment.

Maddy summarySB 115 expands Alabama's law against impersonating a peace officer by adding three new scenarios that now constitute the crime. It makes it illegal for someone to knowingly accept a peace officer position if they lack eligibility (e.g., failing certification requirements), know their certification is revoked, or knowingly facilitate someone prohibited from serving. The bill applies directly to individuals seeking or holding peace officer roles and their employers, and it maintains the penalty as a Class C felony. This amendment clarifies and strengthens accountability for deceptive conduct involving law enforcement authority.

Maddy summarySJR 24 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mr. Joseph A. Chambliss and Mrs. Geraldine Maria Chambliss for their philanthropy and community support in Alabama. It recognizes their business leadership, long-term residence in South Florida while maintaining ties to Alabama, and significant donations to institutions like the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), particularly for nursing and prostate cancer care programs. The resolution expresses legislative admiration for their contributions to Alabama's health initiatives, education, and community causes. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.