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.
Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Economic Development and Tourism
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 827
Third Reading Passed
Dial motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Source: Alabama Legislature