HB69 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Jan 23, 2026

House Bill

In Second Chamber

Current Status

2026 Regular Session

Session

Sponsor

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Matthew Hammett Representative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Alabama Department of Environmental Management; water well drillers, license types and fees revised
Description: Under existing law, a water well contractor is required to be licensed by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
This bill would further provide for an unrestricted well driller's license and for a restricted license for engaging in drilling specific wells or pump installation, repair, and related activity.
This bill would increase the fee for licensure and provide for a two-year licensure period.
This bill would further require continuing education of licensees.
This bill would also authorize the Environmental Management Commission to adopt rules to implement this act, including fees for filing water well completion certifications.
Subjects: Occupational Licensing Boards