Maddy summarySJR 71 is a resolution commending Troy Regional Medical Center for being named one of the Chartis Center for Rural Health's Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals in 2025. This resolution recognizes the hospital's performance in areas such as quality, cost, and capital efficiency.
Maddy summarySB 240 is a local bill specifically for Coffee County. It establishes new qualifications for individuals serving as the Judge of Probate in Coffee County. Any person elected or appointed to this position after June 1, 2025, will be required to be an attorney licensed to practice law in Alabama. The act itself becomes effective on October 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 239 authorizes the Sheriff of Coffee County, with the consent of the county commission, to contract with municipalities within Coffee County to provide police services. Under such a contract, the sheriff or their deputies would enforce all laws, including municipal ordinances, within the contracting municipality's jurisdiction. The municipality would pay the county treasury for the necessary personnel and equipment. This allows municipalities in Coffee County to utilize the Sheriff's Office for their local policing needs.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Town of Kinston, Alabama, to use automated photographic systems for enforcing speed limits, affecting motorists driving within its corporate limits. Speeding violations detected by these cameras will be treated as civil violations, not criminal offenses, carrying a civil fine of up to $100 plus court costs. The vehicle owner is presumed liable for the civil fine, but the bill establishes procedures to contest liability and allows appeals to the Coffee County Circuit Court. The Town of Kinston must post signs at town entry points and near enforcement devices, and conduct a public awareness campaign before operating the systems.
Maddy summarySB 96 changes Alabama's rules for salvage vehicle titles, allowing owners to apply for a salvage certificate if their vehicle was declared a total loss (damaged beyond 75% of its value) in *any state*, not just Alabama. This directly affects Alabama residents who have had vehicles totaled in other states and wish to legally retain or repair them. The bill updates existing law to remove the requirement that the total loss must have occurred within Alabama, while keeping other provisions like the 72-hour application window for owners. Technical language adjustments to the statute are included but do not alter the core policy change.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SJR 26) is a ceremonial commendation from the Alabama legislature honoring Troy University football coach Larry Blakeney for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2025). It recognizes his achievements as Troy's winningest coach, his role in transitioning the program from Division II to Division I FBS, and his historic status as the first coach or player from Troy or the Sun Belt Conference to receive this honor. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes how lawsuits involving asbestos exposure are handled in Alabama by requiring plaintiffs to provide more detailed information about their cases. Specifically, people filing these lawsuits must submit a sworn statement within 90 days that lists exactly where and how they were exposed to asbestos, identifies every potential source of exposure, and names anyone who knows about that exposure history. If a defendant is not clearly identified in this document, the court can dismiss that defendant from the case, and the legal process for gathering evidence will be paused until the required details are provided. The law also allows plaintiffs to skip some of these initial requirements if they have already filed claims with approved asbestos compensation trusts, though they must still share all related documents with the other parties.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts the gross proceeds from selling honeybee byproducts from sales tax, directly affecting beekeepers and sellers of these items. It specifically includes products like propolis and pollen but explicitly excludes honey from this tax exemption. The legislation removes sales tax on these specific bee-related goods while leaving honey sales subject to standard taxation.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the disposal methods for dead animals in Alabama, directly affecting owners and custodians of livestock and pets. It requires that non-food animals be burned, buried at least two feet deep, or disposed of according to state rules within 24 hours of death, while mandating that hogs dying from disease be burned. The law also prohibits disposing of any animal near residences in a way that creates a nuisance and sets a fine of up to $50 for violations. These changes amend existing state code to provide specific guidelines for animal carcass management and become effective on October 1, 2024.
