SB75 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Surface Mining Commission, Sunset Law review, continued until October 1, 2022.
Summary: The bill extends the Alabama Surface Mining Commission’s existence and authority through October 1, 2022.
What This Bill Does
It keeps the Surface Mining Commission operating beyond its sunset date. The Commission’s creation and duties in the cited code sections are preserved through Oct 1, 2022. The Sunset Committee’s recommendation is approved, and the bill becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Alabama Surface Mining Commission: continues to exist and function through Oct 1, 2022.
Mining operators and other stakeholders regulated by the Commission: continue to be subject to the Commission's oversight and regulations through Oct 1, 2022.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuance of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission until October 1, 2022.
Section 2: The Commission’s existence and functioning are continued until October 1, 2022, and the related code sections are preserved.
Section 3: The Legislature agrees with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation.
Section 4: The act takes effect immediately upon passage and the 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: Surface Mining Commission