Relating to public works contracts; to amend Sections 39-1-1, 39-2-1, 39-2-2, and 39-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required; to further provide for certain notice procedures; to authorize the publication of notice by electronic means; to authorize the use of electronic sealed bids; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the State Board for Registration of Architects until October 1, 2027.

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Polygraph Examiners Board until October 1, 2027.

Relating to the City of Florence; to establish a procedure for the establishment, operation, modification, renewal, and dissolution of tourism improvement districts.

Relating to Colbert County; to amend Section 45-17-60, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the expense allowance, annual salary, and other benefits for the coroner of Colbert County; and to authorize the Colbert County Commission to appropriate and expend funds for the operation of the Office of Coroner of Colbert County.

COMMENDING CHANDLER HAYES STEPHENSON FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

RECOGNIZING THE 2023 NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION NEW YORK CITY SEAL SWIM.

COMMENDING LAUREN BROOKE VANCE FOR BEING CROWNED 2023 MISS UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA AND RECOGNIZING HER COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE, THE TWO-HOUR CHALLENGE: TRADING VIRTUAL FOR VALUE.

RECOGNIZING THE 2023 NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION NEW YORK CITY SEAL SWIM.

COMMENDING CHLOE SIEGEL FOR BEING THE NATIONAL AND STATE RECORD HOLDER FOR 3-POINT SHOTS MADE.