HJR715 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Harper

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Craig FordAlan BakerBarry MaskPhil Williams

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Clean Water Task Force, established

Summary

The bill creates the Alabama Clean Water Task Force to study water infrastructure and suggest improvements and financing options.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a temporary task force to review Alabama's water treatment infrastructure and propose improvements for public health, the environment, and economic development, including financing methods for new or updated projects. The task force includes a mix of appointed professionals, lawmakers, industry representatives, and agency staff, with appointments due within 30 days and the first meeting within 45 days. It must elect a chair and vice chair, produce a written report for the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor, and then be dissolved after completing the report.

Who It Affects

• State agencies and lawmakers (ADECA Office of Water Resources, Department of Environmental Management, Department of Public Health, Senate and House members) will participate as members and use the task force's findings.
• Water utilities, industry professionals, and local development groups (investment bankers, civil engineers, large and small water treatment facility operators, economic development officers, and related associations) will participate and may be influenced by recommended financing options and infrastructure improvements.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Establishes the Alabama Clean Water Task Force with the purpose to study water infrastructure and make findings and suggestions for improvements in public health, environment, economic development, and financing methods, including specific categories of members.
• Provision 2: Sets operating rules and timeline—appointments within 30 days, first meeting within 45 days, task force to elect a chair and vice chair, no compensation for members, reporting of findings in a written report to the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor, and dissolution of the task force after the report is completed.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative