SB273 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Environmental Management Commission, membership, certified ground water member further provided for, may be a licensed geologist, Sec. 22-22A-6 am'd.
Summary: SB 273 changes the Environmental Management Commission membership by adding a groundwater credential requirement for one seat.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 22-22A-6 to require that one of the seven Environmental Management Commission members be either certified by the National Ground Water Association Certification Program or be a professional geologist. The commission will continue to perform its duties, such as selecting the department director, establishing environmental rules, developing state environmental policy, and hearing appeals. This change ensures groundwater expertise is represented on the commission.

Who It Affects
Prospective and current members of the Environmental Management Commission, specifically the seat requiring groundwater expertise, as they must meet NGWA certification or be a professional geologist to qualify.
Groundwater professionals and professional geologists in Alabama who may seek appointment to the Environmental Management Commission.

Key Provisions
Adds a qualification for one EMC member: the member must be certified by the National Ground Water Association Certification Program or be a professional geologist.
Leaves the seven-member structure and the commission's duties (select a director, adopt rules, develop policy, hear appeals) in place.

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