2021 State Senate Transportation Legislation

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BILL NAMETOPICSTATUSCOMMITTEESPONSORSUMMARY
SB2Traffic Safety2nd Reading in HouseSenate Tourism & EnergyOrrLicense plate scanners, limited use of on public highways by law enforcement agencies, confidentiality, destruction of information collected, criminal penalties
SB4Traffic SafetyEnrolledHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityAllenMotor vehicles, rules of the road, construction zone violations, further provided, Sec. 32-5A-176.1 am’d.
SB11Funding/FinanceEnrolledHouse Ways and Means EducationGivhanAirport authorities, sales and use tax exemption, issuance of certificate of exemptions by Revenue Dept., Secs. 40-9-14.1, 40-9-60 am’d.
SB25InsuranceEnactedSenate Banking and InsuranceShelnuttInsurance Dept., expenses related to examination by Commissioner of Insurance, Vehicle Protection Products Act, fees deposited in Insurance Dept. Fund, expense related to exam by commissioner, Sec. 8-33-14 added.
SB28Licensing1st Reading in HouseSenate Governmental AffairsJonesMotor vehicle dealers and motorcycle dealer, used vehicle license plates, combined total increased, Sec. 40-12-264 am’d.
SB76BroadbandEnactedSenate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic DevelopmentOrrWireless telecommunications, installation and deployment of small wireless facilities and associated poles, towers, and base stations on the public rights-of-way, authorized
SB91Traffic Safety1st Reading in HouseHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecuritySmithermanTraffic stops, racial profiling by law enforcement officers, prohibited, written policies, forms for statistics, and reports to Attorney General required, provision for complaints, reporting and collection of data on injuries to officers, required
SB99Contracts2nd Reading in SenateSenate Finance & Taxation EducationWhatleySales and use tax, construction contracts for highways, roads, and bridges, Revenue Dept., issuance of exemption certificates if gov’t entity contracting is tax exempt, Sec. 40-9-14.1 am’d.
SB105Land Use2nd Reading in SenateSenate Agriculture, Conservation, and ForestryWhatleyEminent domain, further provided to not include trails for biking or hiking, Sec. 18-1B-2 am’d.
SB112LicensingEnactedSenate Governmental AffairsOrrMotor vehicles, Revenue Dept., annual license tax and registration fee, low-speed electric vehicle
SB 113 Traffic Safety2nd Reading in HouseHouse JudiciaryOrrArtificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognition, to ensure artificial intelligence is not the only basis for arrest
SB114Funding/FinancePassed by SenateSenate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic DevelopmentButlerTaxation, registration fees and ad valorem taxes for utility trailers, exemptions provided for, Sec. 32-11-2 am’d.
SB125Funding/Finance1st Reading in SenateSenate Finance & Taxation EducationReedEconomic development, job credit and investment credit for approved projects sunset date extended, incentives for attraction of new and expanding business including rural areas, incentives for high-tech companies Growing Alabama Act, Income tax, tax credits for use of state’s port facilities, authorized, Secs. 40-18-370, 40-18-375, 40-18-376.3, 40-18-382, 40-18-383, 40-18-400, 40-18-403 am’d.
SB154Traffic Safety2nd Reading in SenateSenate Tourism & EnergyAllenWould repeal the Automated Commercial Vehicle and Teleoperations Act
SB156Licensing1st Reading in SenateSenate Governmental AffairsAllenLicense plates, impose a one dollar fee on firefighter license plates, distribute fee to Alabama Joint Fire Council and the Alabama Fire College, Secs. 32-6-271, 32-6-280 am’d.
SB169State Agency OperationsEnactedSenate Governmental AffairsFiguresState Port Authority, allow director to appoint up to eleven employees at executive level, terms of certain contracts exempt from state laws limiting confidentiality, technical revision to code, Secs. 33-1-3, 33-1-39 am’d.
SB180Traffic SafetyCarried Over to Call of the ChairSenate JudiciaryWhatleyDriving under the influence, ignition interlock devices, other alcohol monitoring device approved by the court, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am’d.
SB187Licensing1st Reading in SenateSenate Transportation and EnergyAllenDisabled access parking placards and license plates, prohibits duplication, forgery, sale, or transfer to unentitled individual, criminal penalties, Sec. 32-6-233 am’d.
SB195Traffic SafetyEnrolledHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityGivhanMotor vehicles, driving offenses, administrative suspension periods revised for certain driving offenses, Secs. 32-5-192, 32-5A-195, 32-5A-304 am’d.
SB197Traffic SafetyPassed by SenateHouse JudiciaryWhatleyCriminal procedure, traffic violations, required dismissal under certain conditions
SB198LicensingEnactedSenate Governmental AffairsChesteenMotor vehicles, certificates of title, certain notarization requirements waived, collection of commissions, further provided, issuance of new certificates of title, further provided, Secs. 32-8-3, 32-8-7, 32-8-35, 32-8-43, 32-20-3, 32-20-5, 32-20-23, 32-20-29 am’d.
SB211LicensingEnrolledSenate Governmental AffairsOrrOff-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) and recreational off-road vehicles, registration with Ala. State Law Enforcement Agency, width and weight restrictions increased, Sec. 32-12A-1 am’d.
SB215BroadbandEnrolledSenate TourismMarshDigital Expansion Authority, composition and duties, development of Statewide Connectivity Plan, Alabama University Research Alliance, created, Alabama Digital Finance Authority created, Connect Alabama Act of 2021
SB220ContractsEnrolledForwarded to GovernorOrrHighway, roads, and bridges, contracts or subcontracts for public works, provisions requiring a party to indemnify another party for damages caused by the other party prohibited
SB232Traffic Safety2nd Reading in HouseHouse JudiciaryWhatleyMotor vehicles, speeding violations, arrest or conviction not subject to jail time, Sec. 32-5A-179 added.
SB236Licensing2nd Reading in SenateSenate Governmental AffairsMcClendonLicense plates, require approval and oversight of by the Legislative Oversight Committee on License Plates, application fee, and provide for reissuance requirements, Sec. 32-6-64 am’d.
SB248Contracts2nd Reading in SenateSenate JudiciaryScofieldHighways, roads and bridges, contractors for construction and repairing, civil liability to third parties, performance according to plans and specifications of awarding authority including Dept. of Transportation, liability limited if work accepted by awarding authority, Secs. 6-5-701, 6-5-702, 6-5-703 am’d.
SB256Traffic Safety1st Reading in HouseHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityStuttsMotor vehicles, authorized volunteer firefighter vehicles, authorized to be equipped with emergency lights, certain operating privileges, provided, Sec. 32-5A-7.1 added.
SB258Traffic Safety2nd Reading in HouseHouse JudiciaryOrrDriver license, to provide additional circumstances in which an expert witness may give expert testimony, provide for add’l chemical tests that may be used to determine if a person was driving under the influence, to provide for who can draw blood, provide that a witness may provide testimony on the results of horizontal gaze nystagmus test, Secs. 12-21-160, 32-5-192, 32-5-200, 32-5A-194, 32-5A-300, 32-5A-301, 32-5A-302, 32-5A-303, 32-5A-304, 32-5A-306, 32-5A-307, 32-5A-308, 32-6-49.13 am’d.
SB273Funding/Finance1st Reading in SenateSenate Transportation and EnergyAllenJoint road improvement authorities, provide for method of incorporation, powers, duties, provide for reincorporation of certain existing road improvement commissions
SB281Funding/Finance2nd Reading in SenateSenate Governmental AffairsShelnuttGasoline and motor fuel taxes, levied by muns. and counties, use restricted to road and bridge construction and maintenance, exceptions if pledged for bonds, special projects, or after approval by referendum
SB288Funding/Finance1st Reading in SenateSenate Finance & Taxation General FundShelnuttMunicipalities, business license tax on gross receipts, gross receipts not to include any other taxes on gasoline or motor fuels, Sec. 11-51-90.1 am’d.
SB290State Agency Operations2nd Reading in SenateSenate Governmental AffairsAlbrittonPublic contract, to provide prohibitions on the Governor and executive agencies of the state from entering into certain public contracts without approval by the Legislature, const. amend.
SB299Funding/Finance2nd Reading in HouseHouse State GovernmentOrrAircrafts. Revenue Dept., required to centrally value and assess certain aircrafts
SB332Traffic SafetyEnrolledHouse Public Safety and Homeland SecurityHatcherMotor carriers, update references to the federal motor carrier safety regulation, Sec. 32-9A-2 am’d.
SB336Local Agency OperationsPassed by HouseHouse Tuscaloosa County LegislationAllenTuscaloosa Co., duties and operation of Tuscaloosa Co. Road Improvement Commission, further provided for, Act No. 56, 1953 Reg. Sess., am’d.
SB357Traffic Safety2nd Reading in SenateSenate Governmental AffairsChamblissMotorcycles, reflective protective headgear required, Sec. 32-5A-245 am’d.
SB398Traffic Safety1st Reading in SenateSenate JudiciaryShelnuttCrimes and offenses, assault against a first responder, created, riot and inciting to riot, further provided, aggravated riot, and unlawful traffic interference, created, holding period after arrest, provided, penalties for defunding police, provided, Secs. 13A-11-3.1, 13A-11-5.1 added; Secs. 13A-6-21, 13A-11-1, 13A-11-3, 13A-11-4, 15-10-3 am’d.