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AL HB49

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

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.

  • Members appointed before July 1, 2012, continue to be limited to a maximum of 18 years of service, while members appointed on or after July 1, 2012, are limited to two terms with specific exceptions.

  • Two-term limitation does not apply to members serving unexpired terms of predecessors or serving until successors are appointed and confirmed by the Senate.

  • Effective date is 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

Commerce and Small Business first Amendment Offered

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Small Business2/5/2013

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