HB441 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Howard SanderfordAllen TreadawayLynn GreerApril WeaverEd HenryJim PattersonMark TuggleAllen Farley

Session

Regular Session 2012

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

HB441 would let Alabama National Guard members hunt and fish without a license if they show proof of their status.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new license exemption for Alabama residents who are active National Guard members and can prove their status, allowing them to hunt and fish without a license. It mirrors the existing exemption for active military duty and specifies that this exemption applies to the license sections 9-11-44, 9-11-53, and 9-11-53.1. The exemption becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama who are active members of the Alabama National Guard and can prove their status; they would be allowed to hunt and fish without a license.
• The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and related licensing authorities, which would implement and enforce the new license exemption.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-35.2 to authorize license-free hunting and fishing for active Alabama National Guard members who possess proof of status.
• Exempts license requirements from hunting and fishing for this group under sections 9-11-44, 9-11-53, or 9-11-53.1.
• Sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

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

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department