HB511 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Environmental Management Commission, member must be certified by National Ground Water Association Certification Program, licensing requirements, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.

Summary

HB511 would change the Environmental Management Commission’s fifth member qualifications to include National Ground Water Association certification, Alabama-licensed geology, or professional hydrologist/hydrogeologist credentials instead of only National Water Well Association certification.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends section 22-22A-6 to let the fifth member of the Environmental Management Commission be qualified by NGA certification (or its successor), or by being a licensed geologist in Alabama, or by holding professional hydrologist or hydrogeologist certification. It keeps the seven-member commission and the current appointment, term, and governance rules for the other members. It takes effect immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Potential and current Environmental Management Commission members, especially the candidate for the fifth seat, who may qualify with NGA certification or Alabama geology licensure or hydrologist/hydrogeologist credentials.
• Certification bodies and professional groups such as the National Ground Water Association, the National Water Well Association, Alabama-licensed geologists, and certified professional hydrologists/hydrogeologists, whose credentials could qualify someone for a state environmental commission seat.

Key Provisions

• The fifth member's qualifications are expanded to include NGA certification or its successor, or licensing as a geologist in Alabama, or certification as a professional hydrologist or hydrogeologist.
• The National Ground Water Association is recognized as the successor to the National Water Well Association Certification Program for this purpose.
• The Environmental Management Commission remains a seven-member body with the same appointment process, terms, quorum rules, and other qualifications for the other seats.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and the Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Environment