SB6 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Superintendent of Education, State, qualifications for appointment, Sec. 16-4-1am'd.

Summary

SB6 would standardize Alabama's nighttime hunting hours to 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise and apply related penalties.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a formal definition of 'nighttime hours' and places it in a new section. It amends the hunting law to use this definition for nighttime hunting and to specify penalties for violations. The times are tied to sunset and sunrise as recorded by the US Naval Observatory.

Who It Affects

• Hunters who pursue birds or other animals at night, because the allowed hunting times are clarified.
• Hunting license holders and violators, since violations carry fines, possible jail time, and a three-year revocation of hunting privileges.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-230.1 defining 'nighttime hours' as 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
• Amends Section 9-11-235 to define nighttime hunting consistently with the new definition and to specify penalties for violations (Class B misdemeanor; $2,000-$3,000 fine; up to six months in jail; three-year hunting license revocation).
• Defines the nighttime hours using times recorded by the United States Naval Observatory.
• Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Education