HJR43 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

United States Environmental Protection Agency urged to recognize state regulation of fossil-fueled power plants

Summary

House Joint Resolution 43 asks the U.S. EPA to recognize and respect state regulation of existing fossil-fueled power plants and of retail electricity sales and distribution.

What This Bill Does

This is a nonbinding resolution expressing Alabama's position on federal regulation of electricity. It urges the EPA to recognize the sovereign power of state regulators to regulate retail electricity sales and distribution. It also notes that copies of the resolution will be sent to the President, the EPA, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Who It Affects

• State regulators in Alabama and other states, who would be supported in asserting authority over retail electricity sales and distribution.
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and federal policymakers, who are being urged to acknowledge state regulation of power plants and electricity delivery.

Key Provisions

• Encourages the EPA to recognize the sovereign power of state regulators to regulate retail electricity sales and distribution.
• Cites the goal of avoiding costly litigation between state and federal authorities.
• Requires copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President, the EPA, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
• Notes that the resolution is passed with concurrence of both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative