HB323 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny CrawfordRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Foresters, State Board of Registered, requirement that members of the board are required to be a member of the Society of American Foresters, eliminated, Sec. 34-12-31 am'd.

Summary

HB323 removes the requirement that Alabama State Board of Registered Foresters members must be members of the Society of American Foresters.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the board would no longer require SAF membership for its members. Members must still be U.S. citizens, Alabama residents, registered foresters, and have 10 years of forestry practice. The change broadens who can qualify to serve on the board by removing SAF membership as a criterion.

Who It Affects

• Licensed foresters who are U.S. citizens and Alabama residents with 10 years of forestry experience, including those who are not members of the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
• The Alabama State Board of Registered Foresters, whose eligibility criteria for board members would no longer include SAF membership as a condition

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-12-31 to eliminate the requirement that board members be members or fellows of the Society of American Foresters
• Keeps other qualifications: members must be U.S. citizens, Alabama residents, registered foresters, and have at least 10 years of forestry practice
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Foresters, State Board of Registration for