35 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
0 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Alabama Firearm Legislation
35 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
0 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Firearms, right to bear arms, strict scrutiny standard required for certain denials of right, const. amend.
Description: Firearms, right to bear arms, strict scrutiny standard required for certain denials of right, const. amend.
Last Action: Forwarded to Secretary of State on May 20, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013.
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
Title: Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.
Description: Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity for certain injuries.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Pistols, transportation to and from a shooting range without a pistol permit, authorized. Sec. 13A-11-74 am'd
Description: Pistols, transportation to and from a shooting range without a pistol permit, authorized. Sec. 13A-11-74 am'd
Last Action: Pending third reading on day 10 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security with 2 amendments
Last Action Date: February 28, 2013
Title: Public education, establishment of security forces at public K-12 schools, role of local law enforcement
Description: Public education, establishment of security forces at public K-12 schools, role of local law enforcement
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Disorderly conduct, definition revised, carrying a pistol in a vehicle without a pistol permit, authorized, discretion of sheriff in concealed pistol licensing eliminated under certain conditions, certain provisions of concealed pistol licensing revised, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.; Secs. 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed
Description: Disorderly conduct, definition revised, carrying a pistol in a vehicle without a pistol permit, authorized, discretion of sheriff in concealed pistol licensing eliminated under certain conditions, certain provisions of concealed pistol licensing revised, Secs. 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-74, 13A-11-75 am'd.; Secs. 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Franklin Co., creation of volunteer security forces at schools, role of sheriff and co. board of education
Description: Franklin Co., creation of volunteer security forces at schools, role of sheriff and co. board of education
Last Action: Governor's Veto Message
Last Action Date: March 7, 2013
Title: Public education, local board of education may authorize qualified school security, school resource officers, and administrators to carry pistols or stun guns on school property
Description: Public education, local board of education may authorize qualified school security, school resource officers, and administrators to carry pistols or stun guns on school property
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation
Description: Education, School Resource Officers' Act, half of funding for hiring, training, and equipping of officers from local school system, contingent upon constitutional amendment creating Alabama Lottery Corporation
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.
Description: Self Defense, person who actively pursues an aggressor after the initial confrontation is not justified in using physical force in self defense or in defense of another, Trayvon Martin Act, Sec.13A-3-23 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Firearms, infringement on the right to keep and bear arms by federal government prohibited, federal acts violating Second Amendment declared void, Second Amendment Preservation Act
Description: Firearms, infringement on the right to keep and bear arms by federal government prohibited, federal acts violating Second Amendment declared void, Second Amendment Preservation Act
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Sales tax, exempting ammunition manufactured for firearms from sales tax, Sec. 40-23-4 am'd.
Description: Sales tax, exempting ammunition manufactured for firearms from sales tax, Sec. 40-23-4 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education
Last Action Date: February 19, 2013
Title: Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Description: Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 28, 2013
Title: Franklin Co., schools, creation of volunteer security forces, role of sheriff and co. board of education
Description: Franklin Co., schools, creation of volunteer security forces, role of sheriff and co. board of education
Last Action: Assigned Act No. 2013-268.
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
Title: School resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, part-time reserve school resource officers to be certified by Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
Description: School resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, part-time reserve school resource officers to be certified by Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Last Action Date: March 7, 2013
Title: Crimes, felonies, mandatory minimum sentences when committed while wearing a bullet proof vest or other body armor, Sec. 13A-5-6 am'd.
Description: Crimes, felonies, mandatory minimum sentences when committed while wearing a bullet proof vest or other body armor, Sec. 13A-5-6 am'd.
Last Action: Judiciary first Amendment Offered
Last Action Date: April 24, 2013
Title: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Description: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
Last Action Date: March 7, 2013
Title: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 40-12-143 am'd.
Description: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-59, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85, 40-12-143 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business
Last Action Date: April 9, 2013
Title: Etowah Co., school resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, certification as peace officer required
Description: Etowah Co., school resource officers, retired law enforcement officers allowed to serve on part-time basis, certification as peace officer required
Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013.
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
Title: Receipt of stolen property, crime of, enhanced penalties for receipt of a stolen firearm that does not exceed $500 in value provided, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd.
Description: Receipt of stolen property, crime of, enhanced penalties for receipt of a stolen firearm that does not exceed $500 in value provided, Sec. 13A-8-18 am'd.
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Education, security personnel and resource officers employed by local board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-11-72 am'd.
Description: Education, security personnel and resource officers employed by local board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-11-72 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity, exceptions
Description: Firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles, certain persons and entities prohibited from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles under certain conditions, civil actions authorized for certain violations, limited immunity, exceptions
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Business and Labor
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act
Description: Firearms, accessories, and ammunition manufactured in this state, under Commerce Clause of U. S. Constitution exempt from federal regulation, Firearms Freedom Act
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Senate, Special Order Calendar
Description: Senate, Special Order Calendar
Last Action: Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 271
Last Action Date: April 2, 2013
Title: Elections, political parties and independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.
Description: Elections, political parties and independent candidates for statewide office, number of names required to gain ballot access, reduced, Secs. 17-6-22, 17-9-3 am'd.
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: April 1, 2014
Title: Mobile Co., security personnel and resource officers employed by county board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions
Description: Mobile Co., security personnel and resource officers employed by county board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Mobile County Legislation
Last Action Date: February 28, 2013
Title: Concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Sec. 13A-11-75 am'd.
Description: Concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Sec. 13A-11-75 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Firearms, infringement on the right to keep and bear arms by federal government prohibited, federal acts violating Second Amendment declared void, Second Amendment Preservation Act
Description: Firearms, infringement on the right to keep and bear arms by federal government prohibited, federal acts violating Second Amendment declared void, Second Amendment Preservation Act
Last Action: Referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: Firearms, right to bear arms, strict scrutiny standard required for certain denials of right, const. amend.
Description: Firearms, right to bear arms, strict scrutiny standard required for certain denials of right, const. amend.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Description: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Business and Labor
Last Action Date: February 5, 2013
Title: Judge of probate, mental commitments, report to Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, use for federal background checks regarding purchase of firearms, petition for reinstatement after release from mental commitment to circuit court, appeals to circuit court, use of ACJIC records by probate court, Law Enforcement Information Act, Sec. 22-52-10.8 am'd.
Description: Judge of probate, mental commitments, report to Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center, use for federal background checks regarding purchase of firearms, petition for reinstatement after release from mental commitment to circuit court, appeals to circuit court, use of ACJIC records by probate court, Law Enforcement Information Act, Sec. 22-52-10.8 am'd.
Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 7:02 p.m. on May 20, 2013
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
Title: Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-3, 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-14, 34-27C-17 am'd.
Description: Security Regulatory Board, licensure fees capped, criminal history background checks, exemptions for certain individuals and entities removed, Secs. 34-27C-3, 34-27C-4, 34-27C-7, 34-27C-14, 34-27C-17 am'd.
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Description: Use of force in defense of a person, authorized by an owner, employee, or other person authorized to be on business premises if another person is attempting or committing robbery or burglary on the premises, Sec, 13A-3-23 am'd.
Last Action: Business and Labor first Amendment Offered
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Rifles, municipalities prohibited from enacting ordinances regarding use of, Sec. 11-45-1.1 am'd.
Description: Rifles, municipalities prohibited from enacting ordinances regarding use of, Sec. 11-45-1.1 am'd.
Last Action: Indefinitely Postponed
Last Action Date: May 7, 2013
Title: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Description: Firearms, concealed pistol permits, lifetime permit authorized, fees for issuance, Secs. 11-45-1.1, 13A-11-52, 13A-11-59 repealed; Secs. 11-80-11, 13A-11-7, 13A-11-73, 13A-11-75, 13A-11-85 am'd.
Last Action: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Business and Labor
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Schools, security personnel and resource officers employed by local board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-11-72 am'd.
Description: Schools, security personnel and resource officers employed by local board of education authorized to carry a firearm under certain conditions, Sec. 13A-11-72 am'd.
Last Action: Delivered to Governor at 7:02 p.m. on May 20, 2013
Last Action Date: May 20, 2013
