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AL SB122

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 22-30B-19 of the Alabama Code, which required $500,000 to be transferred annually from hazardous waste disposal fees to the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust.
  • Eliminates funding for environmental research and education programs at public institutions of higher learning that focused on 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.
  • Becomes effective 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and education at public colleges and universities abolished, reversion of funds to Public Health Dept., Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed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

Pending third reading on day 13 Favorable from Ways and Means General Fund

2/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means General Fund2/6/2018
Finance and Taxation General Fund1/9/2018

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