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AL HB654

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Hammett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption that currently allows the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources to set hunting and fishing seasons and bag/creel limits without following Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requirements
  • Subjects future hunting seasons, fishing seasons, bag limits, and creel limits to the full APA rulemaking process, including public notice, comment periods, and legislative review
  • Amends Section 41-22-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975 by striking the specific exemption for these wildlife regulations from the definition of "rule"
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Administrative procedure; hunting and fishing seasons and bag creel limits exemption from Alabama Administrative Procedure Act removed

Administrative Law and Procedures

Last Action

Pending House State Government

3/31/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government3/31/2026

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