SB341 Alabama 2014 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
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
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
Under existing law, federal regulations also provide safety standards for such systems and for penalties for violations of safety standards
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
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.
Subjects
Public Service Commission
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2014 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 20, 2014 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 11, 2014 | 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 | SB341 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |