SB6 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris ElliottSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, legislative intent relating to the expending of funds by the Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources expressed
Summary: SB6 would require that Alabama's Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act funds administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources be spent only in Alabama's coastal subdivisions to support coastal conservation, restoration, and protection.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources would use funds received under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 for coastal protection, restoration, and related aims. The bill reinforces federal revenue-sharing rules, including that each Gulf state gets at least 10% and 20% of the state's share goes directly to coastal subdivisions, with eligible uses including coastal protection, mitigation of damage to natural resources, implementing a federally approved plan, funding onshore infrastructure to offset offshore activities, and planning/admin costs. It also states that all such federal funds must be expended only within the state's coastal subdivisions.

Who It Affects
Coastal political subdivisions (cities and counties) in Alabama, who would receive and be the primary beneficiaries of the funds allocated to subdivisions for coastal projects.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which would administer and direct how the funds are spent to ensure they stay within coastal subdivisions and are used for the purposes allowed by the act.

Key Provisions
Section 1 describes spending funds received under Public Law 109-432 (Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act) for coastal conservation, restoration, and protection and lists the federal purposes for which the funds may be used.
Section 2 states the Legislature's intent that all such federal funds administered by the department be expended only within Alabama's coastal political subdivisions.
Section 3 establishes that the act becomes effective immediately after approval by the Governor.

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