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AL HB49
Bill
Status
4/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Alan Boothe
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AI Summary
HB49 Summary: Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act
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Codifies the Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team (ADAPT) created by Governor's Executive Order 19 (June 24, 2011) as a permanent entity to assess drought conditions and advise the Governor on drought emergencies.
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Establishes the Monitoring and Impact Group (MIG) Subcommittee as part of ADAPT to collect and analyze drought-related data including rainfall, stream flows, reservoir elevations, soil moisture, and groundwater levels.
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Requires the Alabama Office of Water Resources to develop and update a statewide Drought Plan at least every five years, including procedures for drought level definitions, information collection, and drought declarations.
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Mandates community public water systems develop drought conservation plans with graduated response procedures and enforcement mechanisms, with copies submitted to the Office of Water Resources.
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Affirms the Governor's authority to declare a drought emergency and issue executive orders restricting or reducing water withdrawals under the Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955, with drinking water for human health and safety as the first priority.
Legislative Description
Environment, Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team established within Economic and Community Affairs Department, power and duties, the Monitoring and Impacts Group Subcommittee established, membership, duties, responsibilities
Environment
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 4:45 p.m. on April 3, 2014.
4/3/2014