HB104 Alabama 2011 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act, underwater cultural resources are subject to regulation by the state. A permit is required to be obtained from the Alabama Historical Commission prior to the exploration or excavation of underwater cultural resources or for recreational diving related to cultural resources
Theft or disturbance of underwater cultural resources is subject to criminal penalties
Under existing law, the term "cultural resources" is defined to include abandoned shipwrecks and all underwater archeological treasures and articles, whether or not associated with a shipwreck, if unclaimed for more than 50 years and eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historical Places or the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage
This bill would amend the definition of cultural resources to include only articles and materials associated with shipwrecks and would delete references to articles which may be listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage
To amend Section 41-9-291 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Alabama Underwater Cultural Resources Act, to further define the term "cultural resources."
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2011 | Governmental Affairs first Amendment Offered | |
| April 26, 2011 | Governmental Affairs second Amendment Offered | |
| April 26, 2011 | Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Governmental Affairs with 2 amendments | |
| April 26, 2011 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 2 amendments | |
| April 6, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Governmental Affairs | |
| March 31, 2011 | Engrossed | |
| March 31, 2011 | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 141 | |
| March 31, 2011 | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 140 | |
| March 31, 2011 | Agriculture and Forestry Substitute Offered | |
| March 31, 2011 | Third reading on day 5 Favorable from Agriculture and Forestry with 1 substitute | |
| March 9, 2011 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| March 1, 2011 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB104 Alabama 2011 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB104 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced |