HB129 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Environment, Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust, abolished, Sec. 22-30B-19 repealed

Summary

HB129 would abolish the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust and move its money to the Department of Public Health to run the Bureau of Environmental Services.

What This Bill Does

It repeals the law that requires $500,000 each year from hazardous-waste disposal fees to go to the environmental research trust. It then redirects any money currently in the trust back to the Department of Public Health for operating the Bureau of Environmental Services. The act would take effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the governor.

Who It Affects

• Public institutions of higher learning would no longer receive an annual $500,000 funded by hazardous-waste disposal fees for environmental research and education.
• The Department of Public Health would gain control of the trust funds and use them to operate the Bureau of Environmental Services.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 22-30B-19, which requires $500,000 to be transferred annually from hazardous-waste disposal fees into the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust.
• Any moneys in the Alabama Legacy for Environmental Research Trust on the act’s effective date revert to the Department of Public Health for the operation of the Bureau of Environmental Services; act becomes effective immediately following 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

Trust Funds