SJR118 Summary

• Creates the Alabama Clean Water Task Force to study water treatment infrastructure in Alabama and provide recommendations on public health, environmental protection, industrial and economic development, and financing methods for water projects.

• Task force composed of 24 members including investment bankers, civil engineers, legislators, economic development officers, water facility operators, state agency representatives, and representatives from industry associations.

• Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor jointly appoint most members, with appointments required within 30 days of passage and first meeting within 45 days.

• Task force members serve without compensation and must elect a chair and vice chair at their first meeting; a Senate staff person provides administrative support.

• Task force dissolves after submitting written findings and recommendations to the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor.