HJR240 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Alabama, opposing changes in environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on scientific need.

Summary

HJR240 is a non-binding resolution that opposes changes to Alabama environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies unless they are based on clearly demonstrated scientific need, and urges reliance on science in policymaking.

What This Bill Does

It states that Alabama opposes changes to environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on clearly demonstrated scientific need. It urges all state authorities to follow this approach and to base environmental decisions on modern science. As a resolution, it serves as a statement of policy rather than creating new laws or requirements.

Who It Affects

• State government and agencies responsible for environmental or water policy would be urged to oppose unscientific changes and to base policies on science.
• Alabama residents and the state’s natural resources would benefit from science-based policymaking and continued protection of resources and biodiversity.

Key Provisions

• Opposes changes in Alabama environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on clearly demonstrated scientific need.
• Urges state authorities to rely on modern science when crafting environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Emphasizes Alabama's natural resources and biodiversity as treasures to be stewarded, supporting science-based decision making for future generations.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative