The resolution from the Senate of the Legislature of Alabama, dated Thursday, April 25, 2024, establishes a special order of business for the twenty-fifth legislative day. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the listed business items are to take precedence over the regular order of business or any other pending or unfinished business. The resolution outlines a series of bills that are to be prioritized, each sponsored by various representatives, concerning a range of local matters from amendments to retirement systems to the allocation of funds for mental health professionals.
The bills mentioned include HB190, which pertains to the Jefferson County General Retirement System; HB397 and HB398, which address appropriations and salaries within DeKalb County; HB24, which involves court costs in Covington County; and several others that deal with compensation and expense allowances for various county officials, such as probate judges, sheriffs, and coroners. Additionally, there are bills like HB175 and HB387 that propose ad valorem tax increases for public school purposes in Tuscaloosa and Trussville, respectively. SB298 is also listed, which relates to the Greene County racing commission and provisions for simulcast racing and pari-mutuel wagering.