SB17 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would create the Alabama Space Authority within the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to promote the research and development of new space exploration and spaceport technologies, sponsor conferences, and business roundtables, within the aerospace, aviation, and related industries, and promote activities and industries related to space exploration, including the securing of a license for and development of a spaceport in Alabama. The authority would include representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce, ADECA, Alabama Department of Transportation, the Governor, the Legislature, and other individuals with knowledge and interest in space technology
To create the Alabama Space Authority within the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), to promote the research and development of new space exploration and spaceport technologies, sponsor conferences and business roundtables within the aerospace, aviation, and related industries, and promote activities and industries related to space exploration; to include representatives on the authority of the Alabama Department of Commerce, ADECA, Alabama Department of Transportation, the Governor, the Legislature, and other individuals with knowledge and interest in space technology.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2015 | H | Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Economic Development and Tourism |
| May 28, 2015 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| May 5, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism |
| May 5, 2015 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 827 |
| May 5, 2015 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| May 5, 2015 | S | Dial motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote |
| May 5, 2015 | S | Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair |
| March 18, 2015 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 3, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | May 27, 2015 | Room 410 at 13:30 | House ED&T Hearing |
| Hearing | March 18, 2015 | Room 727 * Agenda Revised 1* at 15:00 | Senate FR&ED Hearing |
| Hearing | March 18, 2015 | Room 727 at 15:00 | Senate FR&ED Hearing |
| Hearing | March 11, 2015 | Room 727 * Time Revised * at 12:00 | Senate FR&ED Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB17 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |