SB69 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Raw forest products, commercial use, equitable economic incentives for all users

Summary

SB69 would require the state's economic incentives for raw forest products to be extended equitably to all users, creating parity in that economic sector.

What This Bill Does

It defines what counts as an economic incentive and what counts as a raw forest product. If enacted, any economic incentive granted on or after July 1, 2011 to a person or business involved in the commercial use of raw forest products would have to be extended to all users of raw forest products in Alabama. The change aims to establish and maintain parity among participants in this part of the economy. The provision would take effect July 1, 2011.

Who It Affects

• Businesses, partnerships, or other entities engaged in the commercial use of raw forest products, who would have to extend incentives to all users
• All users of raw forest products in Alabama, who would become eligible to receive these incentives on an equitable basis

Key Provisions

• Economic incentive is defined as a direct price subsidy provided by the state to support the purchase of raw forest products (excluding benefits from statutorily provided programs).
• Raw forest product is defined as any raw material harvested or recovered from forest wood or wood waste at its initial conversion.
• Any economic incentive granted on or after July 1, 2011 to any participant in the commercial use of raw forest products must be extended equitably to all users of raw forest products in the state to establish parity.
• The act takes effect on July 1, 2011 following its passage and 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

Forest Products