HJR318 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kyle South
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Surface Mining Commission and Abandoned Mine Program of Labor Dept., joint legislative commission estab. to study operation and funding
Summary: A temporary study commission is created to examine how the Surface Mining Commission and the Department of Labor's Abandoned Mine Program operate and are funded, and to recommend improvements.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a Study Commission with specified legislative and industry members to review current laws, identify gaps, analyze data, and find effective programs from other states. The commission will issue legislative recommendations in the first week of the 2018 Regular Session and then dissolve. It sets deadlines for appointments, first meeting, and outlines staff support, meeting rules, and compensation rules for members.

Who It Affects
Members of the Alabama House and Senate who serve on the commission
Coal industry representatives who participate in the commission and advise on industry needs
Employees and officials of the Department of Labor and the Surface Mining Commission who participate in the study
The general public and mining industry may be affected by eventual policy recommendations resulting from the study

Key Provisions
Formation of the Study Commission on the Operation and Funding of the Surface Mining Commission and the Department of Labor, Abandoned Mine Program
Specific membership: 2 House members, 2 Senate members, 2 coal-industry representatives, 1 Department of Labor representative, 1 Surface Mining Commission representative
Diversity requirement to reflect geographic, racial, gender, urban/rural, and economic diversity
Duties include review of laws/regulations, identify gaps, data analysis, identify innovative programs, and submit recommendations in early 2018 session
Appointments within 30 days; first meeting by August 1, 2017; officers elected at first meeting; meetings scheduled
Staff support provided by House and Senate; members serve without pay but may be reimbursed; legislative members receive per diem and travel expenses

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