SB248 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Energy and Residential Codes Board, membership increased, Sec. 41-23-82 am'd.

Summary

SB248 would add two members from the property and casualty insurance industry to the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board.

What This Bill Does

It changes the board’s membership by adding two members representing the property and casualty insurance industry. The rest of the board composition remains the same, including other industry and public appointments and the two legislative members. This could shift influence over how the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes are adopted and implemented due to the new insurance industry representation.

Who It Affects

• Property and casualty insurance industry: gains two seats on the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, increasing their representation and potential influence.
• Alabama residents and building stakeholders: may be affected indirectly through changes in energy code adoption and enforcement resulting from the altered board composition.

Key Provisions

• Adds two members representing the property and casualty insurance industry to the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board (as part of its governor-appointed membership).
• Effective date: This act becomes law immediately after Governor's approval, making the changes operative promptly.

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Subjects

Energy and Residential Codes Board