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AL SB91

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Kelley

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons to obtain local government approval before constructing a tall structure (over 200 feet) within two miles of a military installation.

  • Applicants for tall structures must file with the Federal Aviation Administration and provide either a "Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation" or a written determination resolving adverse military impacts.

  • Local governments must require wind energy facility applicants to submit documentation at least 270 days before construction, including notice to the Department of Defense Siting Clearinghouse and state Military Department.

  • Authorizes local governments to bring injunctive relief actions against persons constructing tall structures without obtaining required prior approval.

  • Requires local governments to notify the Governor or designee when disputes arise regarding tall structure or wind energy facility approvals; prohibits requiring additional formal military installation approval.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Military installations; local government, approval to construct nearby tall structures required, authorized to seek enjoinment of violative construction

Military

Last Action

Enacted

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government3/6/2025
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety2/4/2025

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