HB217 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Environmental Management Commission, membership to include licensed geologist, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.

Summary

HB 217 would allow a licensed geologist to serve as one of the seven members of Alabama's Environmental Management Commission.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the membership rules to permit one commission member to be a licensed professional geologist. The rest of the commission’s structure, duties, and qualifications remain unchanged. The change adds geological expertise as an allowable option for one seat on the seven-member panel.

Who It Affects

• Licensed professional geologists in Alabama: may become a member of the Environmental Management Commission.
• Environmental Management Commission and the process for appointing members: could include a geologist as one of its seven members, expanding the pool of potential appointees.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Amends Section 22-22A-6 to allow one of the Environmental Management Commission's seven members to be a licensed professional geologist.
• Provision 2: Maintains the existing duties and general structure of the Commission (selecting a director, setting environmental rules, developing policy, and hearing appeals) and preserves the current qualification framework for other members.

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

Subjects

Environmental Management Department