SB457 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shadrack McGill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

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

Summary

The bill would bar establishing new rock quarries, concrete plants, or asphalt plants outside city limits within 2.5 miles of an existing school in Madison County.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the act prevents new rock quarries, concrete plants, or asphalt plants from being established outside the corporate limits of a municipality when they are within 2.5 miles of an existing school. It applies to Madison County and targets only new facilities. The rule takes effect once the bill becomes law through the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Developers or operators proposing new rock quarries, concrete plants, or asphalt plants outside the corporate limits of a municipality in Madison County within 2.5 miles of a school
• Students and local communities around existing schools in Madison County who would be protected from new nearby industrial facilities

Key Provisions

• No new rock quarry, concrete plant, or asphalt plant may be established outside the corporate limits of any municipality within 2.5 miles of an existing school in Madison County after the act's effective date.
• Applies to Madison County and targets only new facilities located outside municipal boundaries near schools.
• Effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor (i.e., when the act becomes law).

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

Subjects

Madison County