House Bill 195 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Hammett Representative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Department of Environmental Management; water well drillers, licenses 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.

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Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards