HR241 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

A House resolution opposing changes to Alabama environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on clearly demonstrated scientific need, and urging state officials to rely on science in policymaking.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would formally oppose any environmental or water law changes that lack clearly demonstrated scientific justification. It also urges Alabama authorities to adopt this stance and to use modern science when crafting rules, with the aim of protecting the state's natural resources for future generations.

Who It Affects

• State government agencies and regulators responsible for environmental and water policy, who would be urged to oppose non-science-based changes.
• Future Alabama residents and the general public who rely on environmental protections and the state's natural resources.

Key Provisions

• The resolution opposes changes in Alabama environmental or water laws, regulations, and policies that are not based on clearly demonstrated scientific need.
• It calls on all state authorities to adopt the same opposition to such changes.
• It emphasizes relying on modern science in crafting environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• It frames the effort as part of Alabama's stewardship of natural resources and biodiversity, aiming to benefit 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