Senate Bill 54 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam GivhanSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; Alabama Surface Mining Commission continued until October 1, 2030

Summary

This bill renews the Alabama Surface Mining Commission's existence and authority through October 1, 2030.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the Alabama Surface Mining Commission in existence and operating through Oct 1, 2030. It preserves the current governing law for the Commission (Sections 9-16-70 to 9-16-107). It follows the Sunset Committee's recommendation to renew the Commission, and the Legislature concurs; it becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Surface Mining Commission staff and operations, whose existence and functioning are renewed through Oct 1, 2030
• Mining operators, landowners, and other stakeholders regulated by the Commission, who would continue to be regulated under the Commission's authority through Oct 1, 2030

Key Provisions

• Continues the Alabama Surface Mining Commission until October 1, 2030 and expressly preserves Sections 9-16-70 to 9-16-107 of the Code of Alabama 1975
• Effective June 1, 2026, the Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the Commission

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards