SB117 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Solid waste disposal, definition of landfill provided, Sec. 22-27-2 am'd.

Summary

SB 117 broadens Alabama's landfill definition to include landfills covered by substances other than earth.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it amends Section 22-27-2 to define a landfill as including facilities covered by non-earth materials. This clarifies that landfills using coverings other than earth would fall under the same regulations as traditional landfills, bringing them under state solid waste management oversight. The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Landfill operators and facilities that use non-earth coverings, who would be regulated as landfills under Alabama's solid waste laws and subject to related permits, oversight, and closure requirements.
• Regulatory agencies (the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and health departments) that would regulate and enforce rules for these broadened landfill definitions.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 22-27-2 to expand the definition of 'landfill' to include landfills covered by substances other than earth.
• Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and the Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Environmental Management Department