SJR76 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Excavation, One-Call Notification System Study Commission, created

Summary

SJR76 creates the Alabama One-Call Notification System Study Commission to study whether Alabama should have a single state-wide One-Call system and how it should be governed and enforced.

What This Bill Does

It forms a study commission to evaluate the single-state One-Call system, the current enforcement provisions, and other safety-related issues. The commission must issue a report and recommendations to the Legislature and Governor by December 31, 2015 to prepare potential legislation for 2016. The panel can meet by teleconference, is organized immediately, and members serve without pay; it remains active until the Legislature acts to modify or rescind it.

Who It Affects

• Public Service Commission (gas pipeline safety expert appointed to the commission)
• -regulated utilities (three members appointed by the PSC President)
• entities operating underground facilities (two members appointed by the Governor)
• Alabama Department of Transportation (one member appointed by its Director)
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (one member appointed by the Secretary)
• Association of County Commissions of Alabama (one member appointed by its Executive Director)
• Alabama League of Municipalities (one member appointed by its Executive Director)
• Alabama Rural Electric Association (two members appointed by its President)
• Electric Cities of Alabama (two members appointed by its Executive Director)
• Alabama Cable Telecommunications Association (one member appointed by its Executive Director)
• Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (one member appointed by its President)
• Alabama Associated General Contractors (one member appointed by its CEO)
• Alabama Railway Association (one member appointed by its President)
• Alabama Office of Prosecution Services (one member appointed by its Executive Director)
• Alabama Water and Wastewater Institute (one member appointed by its Chairman)
• Attorney General (one member appointed by the Attorney General)
• Executive Director of Alabama 811 (one member)
• Additional appointments by the Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Governor (influence composition)
• All appointees serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Alabama One-Call Notification System Study Commission to study and recommend on the state's One-Call system and related governance, oversight, and safety issues
• Specifies the commission's membership, including representatives from government agencies, utilities, underground facility operators, and industry groups, with appointments by various leaders
• Requires the chair to be elected by majority vote at the first meeting, to be called by the President of the Public Service Commission by July 1, 2015
• Allows the commission to adopt rules governing its meetings and business operations, including teleconference meetings
• States that all members serve without compensation or expense reimbursement
• Requires the commission to issue a report and recommendations by December 31, 2015 to guide 2016 legislative action
• Organizes the commission to begin immediately upon passage and keeps it in force until modified or rescinded by the 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