AL HB195

State agencies are prohibited from adopting or enforcing greenhouse gas emission programs, motor vehicle fuel economy regulations, or cap and trade programs without express legislative authorization enacted after this act's effective date.

Any proposed state or regional program addressing greenhouse gas emissions or fuel economy must receive express legislative authorization following a comprehensive assessment of fiscal and economic impacts on consumers and small businesses.

Greenhouse gas is defined as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbon, or perfluorocarbon.

The Director of the Department of Environmental Management must provide a written report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House within three months of the act's effective date or release of regional cap and trade recommendations, including a description of proposed programs and comprehensive fiscal and economic impact analysis.

The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.