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AL HB213

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Lomax

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Alabama State Port Authority" to "Alabama Port Authority" by removing "State" from the agency's official name
  • Directs the Code Commissioner to update all references throughout the Code of Alabama 1975 from "State Port Authority," "Alabama State Docks Department," and "Alabama State Port Authority" to the new "Alabama Port Authority" designation
  • Repeals Chapter 13 of Title 33 (Sections 33-13-1 through 33-13-13), terminating a separate entity also called the "Alabama Port Authority" as an obsolete entity
  • Passed the House of Representatives unanimously (105-0) on February 12, 2026
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama State Port Authority; Code Commissioner authorized to change references to Alabama State Port Authority, State Port Authority, and Alabama State Docks Department to Alabama Port Authority, provisions establishing the Alabama Port Authority repealed

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Last Action

Enacted

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development2/18/2026
State Government1/14/2026

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