HB286 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

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

Summary

HB286 would add two commercial fishermen as members to Alabama's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Board, nominated by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama and appointed by the Governor.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Advisory Board would include two additional members who are commercial fishermen. The Governor would appoint these two members from a list of three nominees for each seat, with nominees provided by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc. The new members would have the same term length as other appointed members and would not be counted when determining residency for board districts.

Who It Affects

• Commercial fishermen in Alabama would gain two seats on the Advisory Board, increasing their representation in conservation decisions.
• The Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc. would nominate candidates for the two seats (three nominees per seat), and the Governor would make the final appointments from those lists.
• The residency rules for district representation would not apply to these two new members, meaning they are exempt from residency counting when determining district balance.

Key Provisions

• Adds two additional advisory board members who are commercial fishermen.
• Appointments made by the Governor from a list of three nominees for each seat, nominated by the Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc.
• New members have the same term length as other appointed board members and are excluded from residency calculations used for other members.
• Effective date: immediate upon passage and approval.

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department