Rep. Bryan Brinyark

Maddy summaryHB 511 relates to Fayette County and aims to consolidate the offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector into a single County Revenue Commissioner. This change occurs upon the expiration of current terms or if a vacancy arises in either office. The bill outlines that the Revenue Commissioner will perform all duties previously handled by both abolished offices. It also specifies the commissioner's compensation, providing an expense allowance starting October 1, 2025, and setting a new base salary of $67,000 per year beginning October 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 513 establishes the Alabama Background Check Service and the Alabama Rap Back Program. The bill authorizes the collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints, photographs, palm prints, and iris scans, by certain entities. It also provides for specific types of background checks for non-criminal justice purposes, outlining their uses and associated fees. This legislation repeals existing laws concerning the release of criminal history information.

Maddy summaryHB 589 expands the authority of the Jefferson County Building Commissioner to enforce local zoning regulations. It clarifies that violating these regulations, especially those impacting public health and welfare, is unlawful and can lead to a Class B misdemeanor, but only after a written notice to cease the violation is issued. The bill empowers the commissioner to initiate legal actions, such as injunctions, or intervene in existing court proceedings to address non-compliant building or land use. This affects property owners, businesses, and individuals in Jefferson County by strengthening the mechanisms for enforcing county zoning and building rules.

Maddy summaryHB 479 revises how Alabama maintains its statewide voter registration list by removing the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as a database for identifying voter address changes. The bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct voter list maintenance through the "Alabama Voter Integrity Database" and continue using the U.S. Postal Service's change-of-address information. It outlines procedures for election officials to verify voter addresses by mail, updating records or changing a voter's status to inactive if they do not respond. The bill affects registered voters and state election officials responsible for maintaining accurate voter rolls. Additionally, it allows the Secretary of State to share information with other states for list maintenance purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 76 authorizes Fayette County's sheriff to establish credit card procedures for purchasing tangible goods or approved services, directly affecting the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. The bill requires the sheriff to create written policies setting spending limits per purchase and monthly totals, ensuring sole access to cards, maintaining detailed records, and reviewing bills monthly to prevent unauthorized charges. It also mandates the sheriff to select card providers based on fees, rewards, interest rates, and termination penalties, with any rewards or rebates deposited into the Law Enforcement Fund for police use. The law takes effect June 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 358 updates Alabama's juvenile court jurisdiction to apply to children under 19 (the age of majority) instead of under 18 for criminal cases, child-in-need-of-supervision matters, and certain mental health commitments. The bill prohibits detaining children under 19 in adult jails or lockups, with exceptions for specific circumstances. It also makes technical revisions to align existing legal language with current style, without changing the age of majority or core legal definitions. This directly affects minors under 19 involved in juvenile court proceedings across Alabama.