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AL HB394

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hubbard

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Expands qualification requirements for one Environmental Management Commission member to include certification by the National Ground Water Association (successor to National Water Well Association), or licensure as a hydrogeologist or geologist in Alabama.

  • Limits commission members appointed on or after July 1, 2011, to a maximum of two consecutive terms, with exceptions for members serving unexpired terms or until their successor is appointed.

  • Maintains existing 18-year service limit for members appointed before July 1, 2011.

  • Preserves all other commission duties, membership composition requirements, meeting procedures, and compensation provisions.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Environmental Management Commission, member must be certified by National Ground Water Association Certification Program or a hydrogeologist or geologist, licensing requirements, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.

Environment

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Small Business3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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