SB228 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, hunting and fishing licenses, Alabama National Guard active members, license not required if proof of status shown, Sec. 9-11-35.2 added

Summary

SB228 would allow Alabama residents who are active members of the Alabama National Guard to hunt and fish without a license if they can show proof of their status.

What This Bill Does

This bill adds a new section (9-11-35.2) to Alabama law. It lets an active Alabama National Guard member who has proof of their status hunt and fish without a license. The license exemption applies to licenses required by sections 9-11-44, 9-11-53, or 9-11-53.1. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Active Alabama National Guard members who are Alabama residents and can show proof of their National Guard status; they would be able to hunt and fish without a license.
• License-issuing and law-enforcement authorities in Alabama, who would need to enforce the license exemption for National Guard members.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-35.2 to allow active Alabama National Guard members to hunt and fish without a license if they have proof of their status.
• Exemption applies to licenses required by Sections 9-11-44, 9-11-53, and 9-11-53.1.
• Requires the applicant to be a resident of Alabama and to provide proof of National Guard status.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and Governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department