Local Bills that Passed This Session

  • Published: June 22, 2015
  • 2015 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature

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    AUTAUGA

    Regulation of Alcohol Sales
    Act No. 2015-5 (HB 20 by Rep. Paul Beckman) and Act No. 2015-17 (SB 42 by Sen. Dick Brewbaker)

    These acts authorize the Millbrook city council to regulate and permit the sale of draft beer and the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

    These acts went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sheriff May Participate in ERS
    Act No. 2015-218 (SB 469 by Sen. Clyde Chambliss)

    This act is a proposed local constitutional amendment prohibiting the Sheriff of Autauga county from participating in the county supernumerary program, but allowing the sheriff to participate in the Employees’ Retirement System.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Autauga County before going into effect.


     

    BALDWIN

    Mayors May Participate in ERS
    Act No. 2015-338 (HB 31 by Rep. Joe Faust)

    This act is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow mayors of municipalities in Baldwin County to participate in the Employees’ Retirement System of Alabama.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Baldwin County before going into effect.

    Membership of Bay Minette Municipal Planning Commission

    Act No. 2015-126 (HB 136 by Rep. Harry Shiver)

    This act is a proposed local constitutional amendment allowing the Mayor of Bay Minette to appoint up to two additional members to the Bay Minette Municipal Planning Commission.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Bay Minette before going into effect.

     

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales
    Act No. 2015-176 (HB 137 by Rep. Harry Shiver)

    This act authorizes the City of Bay Minette to hold elections to determine whether alcohol can be sold on Sundays for on premise consumption.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Bay Minette before going into effect.

     

    Bay Minette Boundary Lines
    Act No. 2015-177 (HB 138 by Rep. Harry Shiver)

    This act extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the city of Bay Minette.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Fort Morgan Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee
    Act No. 2015-411 (HB 605 by Rep. Steve McMillan)

    This act establishes the Fort Morgan Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    Additional Court Fees
    Act No. 2015-415 (HB 674 by Rep. Steve McMillan)

    This act authorizes additional court costs, not to exceed $15.00, within Baldwin County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    Baldwin County Personnel Merit System
    Act No. 2015-416 (HB 675 by Rep. Steve McMillan)

    Relating to the personnel merit system for Baldwin county employees, this act deletes the requirement that appeals from the Personnel Appeals Board to the circuit court be conducted de novo.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    Baldwin County Privilege License Tax
    Act No. 2015-417 (HB 676 by Rep. Steve McMillan)

    This act amends the distribution of the proceeds from the Baldwin County privilege license tax. In part, it appropriates $150,000 into an account to be used for the operation of the Baldwin County Legislative Office. It also provides monies to the newly established Baldwin County Community Capital Fund.

    This act goes into effect on October 1, 2015.

     

    Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squads
    Act No. 2015-418 (HB 677 by Rep. Steve McMillan)

    This act requires volunteer fire departments and rescue squads operating within Baldwin County to keep accurate accounting books and records and sets the proper procedure for audits.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    City of Spanish Fort Boundary Lines
    Act No. 2015-420 (HB 687 by Rep. Randy Davis)

    This act alters and rearranges the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    BARBOUR

    Ad Valorem Tax
    Act No. 2015-389 (SB 488 by Sen. Billy Beasley)

    This act authorizes a referendum allowing the Barbour County Commission to levy an additional ad valorem tax.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Barbour County before going into effect.


     

    BIBB

    Bibb County Sheriff Requirements and Compensation
    Act No. 2015-323 (SB 435 by Sen. Cam Ward)

    This act establishes requirements, continuing education, and a compensation and expense allowance for the office of the Bibb County Sheriff.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    BLOUNT

    Boundary Lines of Hayden
    Act No. 2015-25 (HB 87 by Rep. David Standridge)

    This act extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of Hayden, Alabama.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Regulation of Alcohol Sales
    Act No. 2015-193 (SB 340 by Sen. Shay Shelnutt)

    This act allows city councils of municipalities located in Blount county to authorize the distribution of draft beer.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    BULLOCK

    Tag Issuance Fee
    Act No. 2015-196 (HB 539 by Rep. Berry Forte) and Act No. 2015-194 (SB 356 by Sen. Billy Beasley)

    This act places a recording and tag issuance fee to be charged and collected by the Bullock County probate judge.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Duties of Revenue Commissioner and Judge of Probate
    Act No. 2015-388 (SB 485 by Sen. Billy Beasley)

    This act transfers all duties of motor vehicle ad valorem tax assessment and collection from the Bullock County Revenue Commissioner to the Bullock County Judge of Probate and also transfers all duties regarding real estate sales for failure to pay fines from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    CALHOUN

    Regulation of Alcohol Sales
    Act No. 2015-221 (HB 89 by Rep. Randy Wood)

    This act levies a sales tax on all wine and spirits sold within Calhoun County.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    City of Jacksonville Boundary Lines
    Act No. 2015-332 (HB 512 by Rep. K.L. Brown)

    This act extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Jacksonville in Calhoun County.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    City of Oxford Civil Service Board
    Act No. 2015-336 (HB 628 by Rep. K.L. Brown)

    This act further provide for employees, appointed employees, and vacancies of appointed positions in the Civil Service Board of the City of Oxford in Calhoun County, Cleburne County, and Talladega County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    City of Anniston Accountant
    Act No. 2015-214 (SB 404 by Sen. Del Marsh)

    Relating to the selection of an accountant for the City of Anniston in Calhoun County; this act deletes the restriction on using the same accountant for more than three years.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.


     

    CHAMBERS

    Regulation of Alcohol Sales for City of Valley
    Act No. 2015-178 (HB 479 by Rep. Isaac Whorton)

    This act authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in the City of Valley in Calhoun County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.


     

    CHEROKEE

    Cherokee County Detention Center Booking Fee
    Act No. 2015-268 (HB 488 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act imposes a booking fee on persons booked in the Cherokee County Detention Center and subsequently convicted of a crime.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    County Officials Mileage Allowance
    Act No. 2015-182 (HB 534 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act amends the Cherokee County mileage allowance for county officials to the same as the state mileage allowance.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Probate Judge Recording Fee
    Act No. 2015-270 (HB 535 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act authorizes the county commission to increase the recording fee for all documents filed for record in the office of the probate judge.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Compensation for Poll Workers
    Act No. 2015-183 (HB 536 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act authorizes Cherokee County Commission to increase compensation for poll workers.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     

    CHILTON

    Revenue Commissioner and Probate Judge Duties
    Act No. 2015-371 (HB 511 by Rep. James Martin)

    This act transfers all duties regarding real estate sales for failure to pay taxes and subsequent redemptions from the Chilton County Probate Judge to the Revenue Commissioner.

    This act goes into effect on immediately following the Chilton County Revenue Commissioner taking office in October 2015.

     

    Regulation of Alcohol
    Act No. 2015-350 (HB 647 by Rep. James Martin)

    This act authorizes a referendum to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages within Chilton County on any day except Sunday.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     

     

    CLEBURNE

    Regulation of Alcohol for City of Heflin
    Act No. 2015-296 (HB 546 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act allows the sale of draft beer within the City of Heflin in Cleburne County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    Fire Protection Fee
    Act No. 2015-333 (HB 557 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act creates a fire protection service fee for owners of dwellings, commercial buildings and agriculture buildings in Cleburne County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.


     

     

    COVINGTON

    Lodging Tax
    Act No. 2015-272 (HB 607 by Rep. Mike Jones)

    This act increases the lodging tax in Covington County.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Board of Equalization Expense Allowance
    Act No. 2015-273 (HB 608 by Rep. Mike Jones)

    This act increases the expense allowance of the Covington county board of equalization.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     

    CRENSHAW

    Automated Traffic Enforcement for City of Brantley
    Act No. 2015-20 (SB 155 by Sen. Dick Brewbaker)

    This act authorizes automated photographic traffic enforcement equipment and procedures in the city of Brantley.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.


     

    CULLMAN

    Fundraising for Sheriff’s Office
    Act No. 2015-355 (HB 671 by Rep. Corey Harbison)

    This act authorizes the Sheriff of Cullman County to conduct fund raising events for operation of sheriff’s office.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    County Park Fee Collection
    Act No. 2015-287 (SB 439 by Sen. Paul Bussman)

    This act allows the Cullman County Commission to collect fees at any park owned by the County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by the Governor.

     

    Cullman County Community Development Commission
    Act No. 2015-243 (SB 443 by Sen. Paul Bussman)

    This act changes the member appointment procedures of the Cullman County Community Development Commission.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     

     

    DALE

    Probate Judge Salary
    Act No. 2015-184 (HB 480 by Rep. Steve Clouse)

    This act provides for an annual salary for the Dale County Probate Judge and mandates the probate judge receive the same cost of living or other uniform increase in compensation given to county employees.

    This act goes into effect on June 1, 2015.


    DALLAS

    Regulation of Alcohol
    Act No. 2015-335 (HB 623 by Rep. Darrio Melton)

    This act authorizes the sale of draft and keg beer within Dallas County and allows municipalities to authorize by ordinance.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    DEKALB

    Regulation of Alcohol for the City of Fort Payne
    Act No. 2015-56 (HB 223 by Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter)

    This act allows the city of Fort Payne to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages through the adoption of city ordinance.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


    Regulation of Alcohol for the Town of Collinsville
    Act No. 2015-180 (HB 489 by Rep. Richard Lindsey)

    This act allows the town of Collinsville to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages through the adoption of city ordinance.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Wind Energy Conversion System
    Act No. 2015-348 (HB 629 by Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter) and Act No. 2015-387 (SB 459 by Sen. Steve Livingston)

    This act requires a permit to install, operate or remove a wind energy conversion system in DeKalb county.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.


     

     

    ELMORE

    Regulation of Alcohol in the City of Millbrook
    Act No. 2015-5 (HB 20 by Rep. Paul Beckman) and Act No. 2015-17 (SB 42 by Sen. Dick Brewbaker)

    This act allows the city of Millbrook to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays and the sale of draft beer.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales in the City of Wetumpka
    Act No. 2015-7 (HB 81 by Rep. Mike Holmes) and Act No. 2015-18 (SB 47 by Sen. Clyde Chambliss)

    This act allows the city of Wetumpka to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Regulation of Alcohol in City of Wetumpka
    Act No. 2015-6 (HB 82 by Rep. Mike Holmes)

    This act allows the city of Wetumpka to authorize the sale of draft beer.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    ETOWAH

    Sheriff Employees Personnel Board
    Act No. 2015-97 (HB 459 by Rep. Mack Butler)

    This proposed constitutional amendment provides certain employees of the Etowah County Sheriff’s office be placed under the authority of Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Etowah County before going into effect.

     

    County Sales Tax Distribution
    Act No. 2015-412 (HB 631 by Rep. Craig Ford) and Act No. 2015-324 (SB 447 by Sen. Phil Williams)

    This act changes the distribution of funds received by the one-cent sales tax within Etowah County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sheriff Employees Personnel Board
    Act No. 2015-351 (HB 650 by Rep. Mack Butler)

    This act provides for the creation of a personnel board to oversee employees of the Etowah County sheriff’s office and is funded through the county commission.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Etowah County Sports Complex Authority
    Act No. 2015-346 (HB 658 by Rep. Craig Ford)

    This act provides for the creation of the Etowah County Sports Complex Authority and establish the membership and duties of the Authority.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    FAYETTE

    Regulation of Alcohol in the City of Fayette
    Act No. 2015-298 (HB 625 by Rep. Kyle South)

    This act allows the city of Fayette to authorize the sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.



    HENRY

    Probate Judge Age Qualification
    Act No. 2015-128 (HB 358 by Rep. Dexter Grimsley)

    This proposed constitutional amendment extends the age limit of qualifying for Henry County probate judge to age 72.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Henry County before going into effect.


     

    HOUSTON

    Probate Judge Jurisdiction
    Act No. 2015-46 (HB 51 by Rep. Paul Lee)

    This proposed constitutional amendment allows the Houston County probate judge equity jurisdiction if the judge is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Houston County before going into effect.

     

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales Referendum
    Act No. 2015-117 (HB 308 by Rep. Steve Clouse)

    This act authorizes a referendum for Houston County to allow alcohol sales on Sunday; the City of Dothan may opt out.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Houston County before going into effect.

     

    Sheriff Processing Fee
    Act No. 2015-205 (HB 349 by Rep. Paul Lee)

    This act establishes a fee for the processing of documents by the Houston County Sheriff’s office.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    911 Enhancement Board
    Act No. 2015-347 (HB 621 by Rep. Paul Lee)

    This act establishes the procedure for appointing and operation of a 911 enhancement board for the city of Dothan and Houston County.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     


    JACKSON

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales in City of Scottsboro
    Act No. 2015-55 (HB 219 by Rep. James Hanes)

    This act allows the City of Scottsboro to authorize the sale of alcohol on Sunday.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Inmate Trust Fund Account Purposes
    Act No. 2015-118 (HB 351 by Rep. James Hanes) and

    This act mandates all interest earned on the Inmate Trust Fund Account be used by the sheriff for law enforcement purposes.

    This act became effective June 1, 2015.

     

    Warrant Issuance Fee
    Act No. 2015-75 (HB 361 by Rep. Ritchie Whorton) and Act No. 2015-90 (SB 304 by Sen. Steve Livingston)

    This act creates an additional fee for persons who fail to appear in court and a warrant is issued.

    This act goes into effect on July 1, 2015.

     

    Abandoned or Stolen Firearms Sheriff Auction
    Act No. 2015-76 (HB 362 by Rep. Ritchie Whorton) and Act No. 2015-91 (SB 305 by Sen. Steve Livingston)

    This act authorizes the Sheriff of Jackson County to sell abandoned or stolen firearms to the highest bidder.

    This act goes into effect on July 1, 2015.

     

    Domestic Violence Court Fees Distributed to Domestic Violence Shelters
    Act No. 2015-119 (HB 419 by Rep. James Hanes)

    This act creates an additional court cost for all domestic violence cases and distributes the proceeds to domestic violence shelters.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sales and Use Tax Referendum
    Act No. 2015-269 (HB 523 by Rep. James Hanes) and Act No. 2015-191 (SB 396 by Sen. Steve Livingston)

    This act authorizes the Jackson County Commission to hold a referendum to levy an additional sales and use tax.

    This act goes into effect on October 1, 2015.

     

    Municipality of Section Corporate Limits and Boundary Line
    Act No. 2015-337 (HB 637 by Rep. James Hanes)

    This act extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the municipality of Section in Jackson County.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.


     

    JEFFERSON

    Sheriff Annual Salary and Expense Allowance
    Act No. 2015-469 (HB 406 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act provides for an additional expense allowance of $45,000 dollars per year and establishes an annual salary of $160,000 for the Sheriff of Jefferson County.

    This act goes into effect on July 1, 2015.

     

    Vestavia Hills Warrant Recall Fee
    Act No. 2015-266 (HB 445 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act establishes a warrant recall fee for the City of Vestavia Hills.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Hoover and Vestavia Hills Entertainment District
    Act No. 2015-267 (HB 446 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act authorizes the cities of Hoover and Vestavia Hills to establish entertainment districts for the purpose of regulating the sale and consumption of alcohol.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Birmingham Retirement and Relief System
    Act No. 2015-370 (HB 492 by Rep. Allen Treadaway)

    This act amends the investment powers of the Board of Managers of the city of Birmingham Retirement and Relief System.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sales and Use Tax
    Act No. 2015-226 (HB 573 by Rep. Oliver Robinson)

    This act authorizes the Jefferson County Commission to levy a sales and use tax not exceeding 1%.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Residential Garbage Pick-Up Fee
    Act No. 2015-339 (HB 602 by Rep. Allen Farley)

    This proposed constitutional amendment specifies tenants in Jefferson County who receive residential garbage service from a government entity to be solely responsible for garbage pick-up fee.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Jefferson County before going into effect.

     

    Constable Processing Fee
    Act No. 2015-352 (HB 655 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act increases the fees for the service of process by constables in Jefferson County.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    Pension Board of the County General Retirement System
    Act No. 2015-211 (SB 300 by Sen. Shay Shelnutt)

    This act requires the fourth member of the Pension Board of the General Retirement System for Employees of Jefferson County be a member of the System.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Civic Center Authority Board Membership
    Act No. 2015-213 (SB 337 by Sen. J.T. Waggoner)

    This act establishes the procedure for selecting members of the board of the civic center authority in Jefferson County.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Motor Vehicle Registration
    Act No. 2015-241 (SB 374 by Sen. J.T. Waggoner)

    This act authorizes designated city officers or city employees in Jefferson County to issue motor vehicle registrations.

    This act is retroactively effective to April 1, 2014.



    LAMAR

    Employees’ Retirement System
    Act No. 2015-26 (SB 035 by Sen. Gerald Allen)

    This proposed constitutional amendment allows certain elected or appointed officials in Lamar County to participate in the Employees’ Retirement System in lieu of participating in a supernumerary program or system.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Lamar County before going into effect.


     

    LAUDERDALE

    Regulation of Alcohol in the Town of Rogersville
    Act No. 2015-329 (HB 280 by Rep. Lynn Greer)

    This act allows the sale of alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, or malt beverages in the town of Rogersville each day of the week except Sunday.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    LEE

    Sheriff Administrative Fees
    Act No. 2015-369 (HB 436 by Rep. Mike Hubbard)

    This act authorizes fees for certain administrative services by the sheriff and provides for the distribution of the revenue.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sheriff Annual Salary
    Act No. 2015-491 (HB 457 by Rep. Pebblin Warren)

    This act provides for the annual salary of the sheriff ($100,700) and requires the payment be made in the same manner and time as other county employees.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    LIMESTONE

    City of Athens Ad Valorem Tax
    Act No. 2015-162 (HB 306 by Rep. Dan Williams)

    This act authorizes the city of Athens to increase the rate of special ad valorem taxes by a referendum.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    City of Athens Beautification
    Act No. 2015-35 (SB 84 by Sen. Tim Melson)

    This act provides for the abatement of weeds that become a nuisance within the city of Athens.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    MACON

    County Commission Terms
    Act No. 2015-71 (HB 244 by Rep. Pebblin Warren)

    This act staggers the terms of members of the county commission.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Gasoline Tax
    Act No. 2015-414 (HB 672 by Rep. Pebblin Warren) and Act No. 2015-449 (SB 486 by Sen. Billy Beasley)

    This act authorizes the Macon County Commission to impose an excise tax on gasoline in an amount not more than two cents per gallon.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    MADISON

    Commemorative Badge/Firearm for Retiring Detention Officer
    Act No. 2015-373 (HB 598 by Rep. Mac McCutcheon)

    This act authorizes the Sheriff of Madison County to provide a retiring detention officer with a commemorative badge or a firearm.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    MARENGO

    Regulation of Alcohol in Demopolis
    Act No. 2015-490 (HB 601 by Rep. Artis McCampbell)

    This act authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages within the city of Demopolis for on-premises and off-premises consumption in addition to Sunday sales.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

    MARSHALL

    City of Guntersville
    Act No. 2015-353 (HB 662 by Rep. Will Ainsworth)

    This act validates prior annexations by the city of Guntersville.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    Regulation of Alcohol within Municipalities
    Act No. 2015-422 (HB 692 by Rep. Will Ainsworth)

    This act authorizes each city council of each municipality in Marshall County to regulate the sale of all alcoholic beverages and requires a referendum within each municipality to allow Sunday alcohol sales.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    MOBILE

    Revenue Commissioner Administration
    Act No. 2015-204 (HB 146 by Rep. Adline Clark)

    This act provides for the electronic filing of business personal property tax returns in the office of the Mobile County Revenue Commissioner and authorizes the Revenue commissioner to establish procedures for filing of the returns.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    North Mobile County Volunteer Fire Department Board
    Act No. 2015-258 (HB 206 by Rep. Napoleon Bracy)

    Relating to Mobile County Commission District 1, this act authorizes the Mobile County Commission to create a North Mobile County Volunteer Fire Department Board and to assess and implement a fire protection plan and service fee on certain owners of dwellings and commercial buildings within District 1.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Tree Commission Membership
    Act No. 2015-116 (HB 207 by Rep. Chris Pringle)

    This act provides that the number of members on the Tree Commission in a Class 2 municipality be the same as the number of members of the city council and that the members of the Tree Commission be appointed by the city council.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Mobile County School Bus Safety Act
    Act No. 2015-330 (HB 376 by Rep. Margie Wilcox)

    The “Mobile County School Bus Safety Act” authorizes a county or city board of education to authorize the use of electronic devices and a process of civil enforcement regarding school bus violations.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Probate Judge and Revenue Commissioner Duties
    Act No. 2015-265 (HB 383 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act transfers all duties regarding real estate sales for failure to pay taxes and any subsequent redemptions from the Mobile County Probate Judge to the Revenue Commissioner.

    This act shall be effective August 1, 2015.


     

     

    MONROE

    Tobacco Tax Referendum
    Act No. 2015-127 (HB 184 by Rep. Harry Shiver)

    This proposed constitutional Amendment that would levy a tax on tobacco products within Monroe County.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Monroe County before going into effect.

     


     

     

    MONTGOMERY

    Sheriff Annual Salary and Expense Allowance
    Act No. 2015-263 (HB 366 by Rep. Reed Ingram)

    This act cuts the expense allowance by $10,000 and establishes an annual salary of $135,000 for the Montgomery County Sheriff.

    This act became effective June 1, 2015.

     

    Court Processing Fee
    Act No. 2015-264 (HB 367 by Rep. Reed Ingram)

    This act provides for a $30 one-time service of process fee of documents in both the civil and criminal courts of Montgomery County.

    This act shall go into effect August 1, 2015.


     

    MORGAN

    City of Hartselle Ad Valorem Tax Referendum
    Act No. 2015-271 (HB 558 by Rep. Ed Henry)

    This act authorizes a referendum to allow the City of Hartselle to increase ad valorem taxation.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Jurisdiction of Industrial Park and Economic Development Cooperative District
    Act No. 2015-36 (SB 176 by Sen. Arthur Orr)

    This act provides for the distribution of certain payments made in lieu of taxes by the TVA and expands the jurisdiction of the Morgan County Industrial Park and Economic Development Cooperative District to the entire county.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    PIKE

    Lodging Tax
    Act No. 2015-421 (HB 691 by Rep. Alan Boothe)

    This act levies a 4% lodging tax within Pike County while providing for exemptions and the distribution of the proceeds from the tax.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.


     

     

    RUSSELL

    Motor Vehicle Registration Issuance Fee
    Act No. 2015-334 (HB 566 by Rep. George Bandy) and Act No. 2015-242 (SB 399 by Sen. Tom Whatley)

    This act authorizes the Russell County Commission to levy an additional issuance fee on motor vehicle registration and provides that 40% of the proceeds will be deposited into the general fund of the City of Phenix City and 60% of the proceeds will be deposited into the county general fund.

    This act goes into effect on January 1, 2016.


     

     

    SHELBY

    Property Tax Commissioner Salary
    Act No. 2015-57 (HB 300 by Rep. Mike Hill)

    This act establishes the annual salary of the Shelby county property Tax Commissioner at $110,000.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Referendum for Sunday Sales of Alcohol
    Act No. 2015-43 (HB 301 by Rep. Mike Hill)

    This act is a proposed local constitutional amendment to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday within Shelby County.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Shelby County before going into effect.

     

    Warrant Recall Fee
    Act No. 2015-266 (HB 445 by Rep. Jack Williams)

    This act establishes a warrant recall fee for the City of Vestavia Hills.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    County Law Enforcement Personnel Board
    Act No. 2015-343 (HB 502 by Rep. Mike Hill)

    This act establishes a personnel board for employees of county law enforcement officers and provides for certain exemptions.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    County Civil Service System
    Act No. 2015-243 (HB 543 by Rep. Arnold Mooney)

    This act further provides for the categories of employees in the Civil Service System of Shelby County.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    County Jail Booking and Administration Fee
    Act No. 2015-345 (HB 549 by Rep. Mike Hill)

    This act establishes a booking and administration fee in certain cases if the defendant is booked or incarcerated in the Shelby County Jail.

    This act goes into effect on September 1, 2015.

     

    City of Pelham Civil Service System and Personnel Board
    Act No. 2015-419 (HB 683 by Rep. Matt Fridy)

    This act establishes a civil service system and personnel board for the City of Pelham.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Probate Judge Vacancy Procedure
    Act No. 2015-198 (SB 70 by Sen. Cam Ward)

    This act is a proposed constitutional amendment providing the procedure of filling vacancies in the office of judge of probate of Shelby County.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Shelby County before going into effect.


     

     

    ST. CLAIR

    County Jail Booking Fee
    Act No. 2015-260 (HB 347 by Rep. Jim Hill) and Act No. 2015-93 (SB 312 by Sen. Jim McClendon)

    This act provides for a booking fee to be assessed as court costs in certain cases where the defendant is booked or incarcerated in any county jail in St. Clair County.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of St. Clair County before going into effect.

     

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales
    Act No. 2015-45 (SB 259 by Sen. Jim McClendon)

    This act authorizes elections within municipalities and unincorporated areas of St. Clair County to allow Sunday alcohol sales.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    SUMTER

    Waste Disposal Fees
    Act No. 2015-274 (HB 616 by Rep. A.J. McCampbell)

    This act levies fees on the disposal of certain wastes and further provides for the distribution of the proceeds from the fees.

    This act went into effect on June 1, 2015.


     

     

    TALLADEGA

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales in Sylacauga
    Act No. 2015-158 (HB 124 by Rep. Ronald Johnson)

    This act authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays within the City of Sylacauga.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Regulation of Sunday Alcohol Sales in Oak Grove
    Act No. 2015-328 (HB 125 by Rep. Ronald Johnson)

    This act authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays within the City of Oak Grove.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    City of Lincoln Corporate Limits
    Act No. 2015-413 (HB 635 by Rep. Ronald Johnson)

    This act removes certain property from the corporate limits of the City of Lincoln.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    TALLAPOOSA

    Alexander City Boundary Lines and Corporate Limits
    Act No. 2015-72 (HB 291 by Rep. Mark Tuggle)

    This act alters and rearranges the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Alexander City.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Sheriff Annual Salary and Expense Allowance
    Act No. 2015-73 (HB 325 by Rep. Mark Tuggle) and Act No. 2015-285 (SB 293 by Rep. Tom Whatley)

    This act establishes an additional expense allowance ($1,000) for the Sheriff of Tallapoosa County and provides for an increase in annual salary ($12,000) to be paid by the general fund of the county.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    TUSCALOOSA

    City of Northport Civil Service System
    Act No. 2015-23 (HB 55 by Rep. Bill Poole)

    This act establishes a civil service system for the City of Northport and provides for the position of attorneys rendering legal services to be included in the classified service by deleting the positions from the exempt service.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Local Election Date
    Act No. 2015-201 (HB 484 by Rep. Chris England)

    This act provides the election of mayor, members of the city council and members of the Board of Education of the City of Tuscaloosa be held on the first Tuesday in March and every four years thereafter.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.

     

    Fire and Law Enforcement Retirement System
    Act No. 2015-331 (HB 510 by Rep. Bill Poole)

    This act provides for a retirement system for police officers and firefighters and requirements of participation.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission
    Act No. 2015-202 (HB 600 by Rep. Bill Poole)

    This act increases and changes the distribution of certain sales and use taxes within Tuscaloosa County and creates the Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission.

    This act goes into effect on January 1, 2016.


     

     

    WALKER

    City of Jasper Entertainment District
    Act No. 2015-297 (HB 620 by Rep. Connie Rowe)

    This act authorizes the City of Jasper to establish entertainment districts and allow the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to permit and regulate the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the entertainment districts.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    WASHINGTON

    Law Enforcement Retirement Benefit
    Act No. 2015-179 (HB 483 by Rep. Elaine Beech)

    This act provides that upon retirement a certified law enforcement officer may receive his or her badge and duty weapon as part of his or her retirement benefit.

    This act goes into effect on August 1, 2015.

     

    Probate Judge Recording Fee
    Act No. 2015-181 (HB 497 by Rep. Elaine Beech)

    This act creates an additional fee on all documents submitted for recording in the office of the judge of probate and creates the Washington County Probate Judge Fund.

    This act went into effect upon signage by Governor Bentley.


     

     

    WILCOX

    Lodging Tax
    Act No. 2015-77 (HB 378 by Rep. Kelvin Lawrence)

    This act levies a lodging tax within Wilcox County and provides for the distribution of the proceeds from the tax.

    This act became effective June 1, 2015.


     

     

    WINSTON

    County Board of Education Authority
    Act No. 2015-219 (HB 594 by Rep. Tim Wadsworth)

    This act is a proposed constitutional amendment that transfers the authority to manage, control, and lease school lands within Winston County from the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to the Winston County Board of Education.

    This act must receive a favorable vote by the citizens of Winston County before going into effect.

     

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