HR416 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverJoe FaustAlan BakerSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Environmental Management Department, commended

Summary

This House resolution commends the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for having two Alabama water systems win the 2009 Region IV Safe Drinking Water Excellence Award from the EPA.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill publicly recognizes ADEM's work in protecting environmental and drinking water quality. It notes ADEM’s role in overseeing drinking water programs and its collaboration with hundreds of water systems that serve millions. It highlights that two Alabama water systems received a national EPA Region IV award in 2009, one of only three such regional awards. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s esteem and directs a copy to the department.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management – receives formal recognition and public esteem from the Legislature.
• Alabama water systems and the residents they serve (over 700 systems and about four million people) – benefit from acknowledged agency work ensuring safe drinking water and regulatory compliance.

Key Provisions

• Recognition by the House of Representatives for ADEM having two water systems win the EPA Region IV Safe Drinking Water Excellence Award in 2009.
• Background statements about ADEM’s role since 1982 in protecting health and the environment, administering major federal environmental laws, monitoring conditions, and working with water systems.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to convey the Legislature’s esteem and appreciation.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory