HB443 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lesley Vance

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Berry ForteMike JonesJim PattersonDonnie ChesteenMac ButtramBarry MoorePaul W. LeeAlan BakerHarry ShiverDexter Grimsley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Chattahoochee River, certain landfills prohibited within certain distance of river

Summary

HB443 would ban new construction and demolition landfills and municipal solid waste landfills within one mile of the Chattahoochee River outside any municipality.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill prohibits establishing new C&D landfills or municipal solid waste landfills on land within one mile of the Chattahoochee River, outside the corporate limits of any city. It does not apply to industrial landfills. Violations can be challenged with injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county where the violation occurs. The measure takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Landfill developers/operators outside city limits who want to establish new construction and demolition or municipal solid waste landfills within one mile of the Chattahoochee River (prohibited).
• Industrial landfill operators (not affected, as the act does not apply to industrial landfills).
• Local residents and communities near the Chattahoochee River (benefit from reduced risk of nearby landfills within one mile).
• Municipalities outside whose corporate limits the ban applies (limits landfill development near the river outside city boundaries).

Key Provisions

• Prohibits the establishment of new construction and demolition landfills or municipal solid waste landfills within one mile of the Chattahoochee River outside the corporate limits of any municipality.
• Exempts industrial landfills from the ban.
• Allows enforcement through injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county where the violation occurs.
• Effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Environment