HB230 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Johnson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jack WilliamsHoward SanderfordMike BallJim PattersonMac McCutcheon

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Madison Co., rock quarries, location near schools regulated outside corporate limits of municipality

Summary

HB230 would ban establishing new rock quarries outside city limits within five miles of any school in Madison County.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, no new rock quarry outside the corporate limits of a municipality in Madison County may be opened within five miles of an existing school. This restricts quarry development near schools. The prohibition takes effect immediately after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Quarry developers and operators planning new quarries outside municipal boundaries who would be within five miles of a school.
• Landowners or developers in Madison County seeking to establish new rock quarries outside municipalities near schools.
• Residents and communities near existing schools in Madison County who may be protected from new quarry development nearby.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Prohibits any new rock quarry outside the corporate limits of any municipality within five miles of an existing school in Madison County after the act's effective date.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Madison County