The resolution adopted by the Alabama Senate outlines a special order of business for the twenty-ninth legislative day, prioritizing a series of bills over the regular agenda. Key items include the establishment of the Alabama STEM Council, amendments to taxation laws regarding tangible personal property, and the definition and taxation of heated tobacco products. Other notable bills address small estate distribution processes, public school cell phone policies, the addition of Juneteenth as a state holiday, and the use of off-road vehicles as emergency vehicles.
Additionally, the resolution includes provisions for consumer protection against price gouging during emergencies, the powers of municipal and county housing authorities, and the certification of child advocacy centers. Other legislative topics cover food enrichment requirements, nonresident insurance mandates for motor vehicles, game breeder licenses, cybersecurity responsibilities for the Office of Information Technology, and increased fees for seafood dealer licenses. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of colorectal cancer screening coverage and the placement of AEDs in schools and at sporting events.