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AL HB36
Bill
Status
1/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Jackson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 22-27-48 of the Alabama Code to change the timeline for local governing body approval of solid waste facility applications from 90 days to 180 days for new facilities.
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Changes the default outcome when a local governing body fails to act: silence now constitutes denial (instead of approval) for new facility applications after 180 days.
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Maintains the existing 90-day timeline and approval-by-default for applications not involving new facilities.
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Requires local governing bodies to affirmatively approve or deny new facility applications in writing within 180 days; failure to act results in automatic denial.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Solid waste, application filed with Environmental Management Department for new facility, local governing body approval, deemed denied if not approved within 180 days, Sec. 22-27-48 am'd.
Environmental Management Department
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from County and Municipal Government with 1 substitute
4/14/2010