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AL HB301

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2014

AI Summary

  • Increases civil penalties for violations of gas pipeline safety standards from $10,000 to $200,000 per violation per day under Section 37-4-87.

  • Increases maximum civil penalty for related series of gas pipeline violations from $500,000 to $2,000,000 under Section 37-4-87.

  • Increases civil penalties for violations of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities from $10,000 to $200,000 per violation per day under Section 37-4-96.

  • Increases maximum civil penalty for related series of hazardous liquid pipeline violations from $500,000 to $2,000,000 under Section 37-4-96.

  • Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission, regulation of pipelines for gas and hazardous liquids, penalties for violation of safety standards increased, Secs. 37-4-87, 37-4-96 am'd.

Public Service Commission

Last Action

Pending third reading on day 17 Favorable from Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities

2/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities2/13/2014
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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