HB751 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, Advisory Board, appointment of additional member who is a commercial fisherman, nominated by Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc., Sec. 9-2-14 am'd.

Summary

HB751 would add a commercial fisherman to Alabama's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Board and create transitional seats to improve district representation.

What This Bill Does

It adds one new member to the Advisory Board who must be a commercial fisherman, appointed by the Governor from a list of three nominees nominated by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc. The new member’s term is the same as other appointed members. The fisherman member would not be counted when determining residency among congressional districts. The bill also creates transitional seats for any congressional district not currently represented on the board, with six-year terms and the possibility to become permanent, sharing the same powers and expense reimbursements as other members.

Who It Affects

• Commercial fishermen in Alabama would gain a seat on the Advisory Board, selected from nominees provided by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc.
• The Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc. would nominate three candidates for the new commercial fisherman seat and influence who serves on the board.

Key Provisions

• Adds one additional advisory board member who is a commercial fisherman.
• Governor appoints the fisherman member from a list of three nominees nominated by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc.
• Term of the new member matches the term of other appointed members.
• The new fisherman member is not counted when determining residency requirements for board members.
• Creates transitional members representing districts not currently on the board; one transitional member per such district, serving six years or until a permanent member is appointed.
• Transitional members have the same powers, rights, duties, and expense reimbursement as other board members.
• Effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department