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AL HB53

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 22-30B-19 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which required $500,000 in annual transfers from hazardous waste disposal fees to the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust.

  • Eliminates the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, which previously funded environmental research and education at public institutions of higher learning related to hazardous waste production and disposal.

  • Redirects any existing moneys in the trust fund to the Department of Public Health for operation of the Bureau of Environmental Services.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Environment, Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, use of hazardous waste fees for environmental research and education at public colleges and universities abolished, reversion of funds to Public Health Dept., Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed

Environment

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 1:06 p.m. on March 22, 2018.

3/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund2/8/2018
Ways and Means General Fund1/9/2018

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