SR70 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Senate, special order calendar

Summary

SR70 would place SB12 and SB191 on the Senate's special order calendar for the 19th legislative day, giving them priority over other business until they are disposed of.

What This Bill Does

It designates SB12 to be considered under the Alabama Wind Energy Conversion Act, requiring ADEM to issue a permit and requiring certification by a licensed engineer for the location, design, and installation of wind energy systems. It also designates SB191 to prohibit serial meetings and to clarify that the Open Meetings Act applies to meetings of the Legislature, its committees, and subcommittees, with penalties and amendments to related sections.

Who It Affects

• Wind energy developers and operators in Alabama would be subject to regulation under SB12, including permitting and engineering certification requirements.
• Public bodies and legislators (including the Legislature and its committees/subcommittees) would be governed by the Open Meetings Act provisions in SB191, with penalties for violations and clarified applicability.

Key Provisions

• SB12 — Wind energy systems: regulation under the Alabama Wind Energy Conversion Act; ADEM must issue a permit; certification by a licensed engineer required; regulation of location, design, and installation of wind energy conversion systems.
• SB191 — Open Meetings Act: prohibits serial meetings; clarifies applicability of the Open Meetings Act to meetings of the Legislature, its committees, and subcommittees; includes penalties; amendments to Sections 36-25A-1, 36-25A-2, 36-25A-3, and 36-25A-9.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative