HB360 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Hinshaw
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Butch Taylor Mac McCutcheon Mike Ball Howard Sanderford Phil Williams
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Madison Co., rock quarries, location near schools regulated outside corporate limits of municipality
Summary: HB360 would bar new rock quarries outside city limits in Madison County from being located within two miles of an existing school, effective immediately after passage.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill prohibits establishing new rock quarries outside the corporate limits of any municipality within two miles of an existing school in Madison County. It becomes law immediately after the governor signs it (or otherwise becomes law). The rule targets quarry development in unincorporated areas near schools.

Who It Affects
Rock quarry developers/companies planning to establish new quarries outside city limits in Madison County near schools, who would be blocked from locating within two miles of a school.
Students, families, residents and nearby schools in Madison County who live or work near proposed quarry sites outside municipalities, who would be protected from quarry development near schools.

Key Provisions
Section 1: In Madison County, no new quarry may be established outside the corporate limits of any municipality within two miles of an existing school.
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Madison County