Sen. Wes Kitchens

Primary SB 162

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Marshall County; Tennessee Valley Authority in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

Maddy summarySB 162 amends Alabama law to change how Marshall County distributes Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) payments that replace property taxes. It directs 25% of these funds to local school systems (Arab, Guntersville, Albertville, and Boaz) based on student enrollment, and allocates specific dollar amounts to key local services: $247,000 for economic development, $50,000 for mental health services, $25,000 for the arts council, $30,000 for school resource officers, and smaller amounts for ambulance services, domestic violence programs, and community college. The bill ensures these funds are distributed according to a detailed spending plan approved by the county legislative delegation. It takes effect June 1, 2025.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 25% of TVA payments to schools and allocates specific funds ($247k economic development, $50k mental health, etc.) to strengthen local public services and budget allocations.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationDirects 25% of TVA payments to schools based on enrollment and allocates $30k for school resource officers, explicitly funding K-12 infrastructure and safety.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $50,000 specifically for mental health services, directly supporting healthcare access as stated in the bill's funding distribution.95% confidence

Signed into law Apr 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 149

In committee · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Public works contracts; requirements to publish public notice of contract, further provided; liability for advertise of notice, further provided

Maddy summarySB 149 clarifies procedures for public works contracts over $100,000 requiring advertising. It specifies that if a newspaper or advertising service fails to publish a required notice (e.g., due to negligence), the government agency can still award the contract if it acted in good faith. Crucially, the bill removes criminal penalties (previously a Class C felony) for such advertising errors, instead allowing civil lawsuits for double the ad cost if the error voids a contract. This directly affects county/municipal governments issuing contracts and the advertising services they use. The bill maintains existing requirements for advertising in newspapers, websites, or via mail but streamlines liability for advertising failures.

In committee Feb 11, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 65

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Insurance Department, insurance fraud, statute of limitations increased, investigators of Department of Insurance Fraud Unit, power of arrest to include other state laws

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Signed into law May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 341

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Marshall County, taxes in-lieu-of-tax payments distribution

Marshall County

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 311

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Public K-12 schools; nonpublic school transfer students excluded from certain assessments determining school or school district grade.

Education

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 277

died · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Competitive bidding; contract protest procedures revised

Competitive Bidding

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 267

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Marshall County; employees requiring training clarified

Marshall County

Signed into law May 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 106

Signed into law · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Commerce Department; secretary and deputy secretary salary revised

State & State Officers

Signed into law Apr 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 200

Passed · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Board of Nursing, membership revised to include a certified registered nurse anesthetist

Occupational Licensing Boards

Passed Apr 11, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 205

In committee · Alabama Senate · Lead sponsor

Interstate compact; dentists

Occupational Licensing Boards

In committee Mar 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track