SB435 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Public Service Commission, regulation of pipelines for gas and hazardous liquids, penalties for violation of safety standards increased, Secs. 37-4-87, 37-4-96 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Public Service
Commission may inspect gas pipeline systems and
hazardous liquid pipeline facilities in the state
and assess penalties for violations of safety
standards</p><p class="bill_description">
Under existing law, federal regulations also
provide safety standards for such systems and for
penalties for violations of safety standards</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would increase the state penalties
for violations of the gas pipeline safety standards
and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities so that
they conform with the federal penalties</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Sections 37-4-87 and 37-4-96 of the Code of
Alabama 1975; to increase the penalties for violations of gas
pipeline systems and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities.
</p>
Subjects
Public Service Commission
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 18, 2013 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 11, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB435 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |