HB194 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board until October 1, 2027.

Summary

HB194 continues the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board and its enabling law through October 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board in existence and allows it to continue regulating onsite wastewater systems. It preserves the board’s enabling statutes (Sections 34-21A-1 to 34-21A-26) and implements the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• The Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board itself, which will continue to exist and regulate its activities.
• Licensees, applicants, and businesses involved with onsite wastewater systems (such as designers, installers, and operators) who are subject to the board’s oversight.

Key Provisions

• Continuance of the Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board until October 1, 2024.
• Continuation and preservation of Sections 34-21A-1 to 34-21A-26 of the Alabama Code, which govern the board.
• Legislature concurring with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board; immediate effectiveness upon passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Sunset Law, Alabama Onsite Wastewater Board continued until October 1, 2027