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Natural Resources II - Maintaining Water Purity and Air Quality
LWVAL Action Priority Level II - Monitoring occurs; action dependent on opportunity and available resources.Click a bill to see sponsor(s), summary (including link to full text), League action and justification for that action, and progress of the bill through the legislative process.
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SB208/HB382 - Environment, Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team established, power and duties, the Monitoring and Impacts Group Subcommittee established, membership, duties, responsibilities
Sponsor(s):
SB208 - Senators Beasley, Orr, Dial, Fielding, Allen, Bedford, Ward, Whatley and Irons
HB382 - Representatives Tuggle, Fincher and Boothe
Summary/Synopsis: This bill would codify the establishment of the Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team (ADAPT) created by the Governor's June 24, 2011, Executive Order Number 19, and provide for its membership, duties, responsibilities, and powers.
The bill would:
The bill places emphasis on “Preservation of drinking water for citizens and water for human health and safety . . . “
League Action and Justification: LWVAL supports SB208 and HB382.
“LWV of Alabama supports measures to promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection of natural resources in the public interest.”
Bill Progress in the Legislature:
SB208
02/14/2013: Read for the first time and referred to the
03/05/2013: 2nd Reading and placed on the calendar with one Amendment (149618-2); E&NR 1st Amendment Offered; pending 3rd Reading and Favorable from E&NR.
04/11/2013: 3rd Reading Passed: E&N Amendment (149618-2) Offered; Beasley motion to Adopt adopted (18-1-0)’ Motion to Read a 3rd Time and Pass adopted (24-1-0)
04/11/2013: Engrossed
04/16/2013: Read for the first time in the House and referred to the
04/23/2013: Read for the 2nd time and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd reading and Favorable From C&SB.
HB382
03/05/2013: First Reading and referred to the
04/10/2013: Read for the 2nd time and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd Read and Favorable from C&SB.
05/07/2013: Indefinitely postponed in House.
SB208 - Senators Beasley, Orr, Dial, Fielding, Allen, Bedford, Ward, Whatley and Irons
HB382 - Representatives Tuggle, Fincher and Boothe
Summary/Synopsis: This bill would codify the establishment of the Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team (ADAPT) created by the Governor's June 24, 2011, Executive Order Number 19, and provide for its membership, duties, responsibilities, and powers.
The bill would:
- Establish the Monitoring and Impacts Group Subcommittee and provide for its membership, duties, responsibilities, and powers.
2 Codify the charges given to the Alabama Office of Water Resources which is a division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, with the responsibility of developing a State Drought Plan and periodically issuing drought declarations.
3 Reaffirm the Governor's ability to respond to extreme drought conditions under the powers provided under the Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955.
4 Allow the Office of Water Resources to promulgate rules.
The bill places emphasis on “Preservation of drinking water for citizens and water for human health and safety . . . “
League Action and Justification: LWVAL supports SB208 and HB382.
“LWV of Alabama supports measures to promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection of natural resources in the public interest.”
Bill Progress in the Legislature:
SB208
02/14/2013: Read for the first time and referred to the
03/05/2013: 2nd Reading and placed on the calendar with one Amendment (149618-2); E&NR 1st Amendment Offered; pending 3rd Reading and Favorable from E&NR.
04/11/2013: 3rd Reading Passed: E&N Amendment (149618-2) Offered; Beasley motion to Adopt adopted (18-1-0)’ Motion to Read a 3rd Time and Pass adopted (24-1-0)
04/11/2013: Engrossed
04/16/2013: Read for the first time in the House and referred to the
04/23/2013: Read for the 2nd time and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd reading and Favorable From C&SB.
HB382
03/05/2013: First Reading and referred to the
04/10/2013: Read for the 2nd time and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd Read and Favorable from C&SB.
05/07/2013: Indefinitely postponed in House.
SB298 - Recycling, biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recycable plastic containers
Sponsor(s): Senator Holley
Summary/Synopsis: This bill would require biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products (United States Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR Part 260, as amended) and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic containers.
League Action and Justification: LWVAL supports SB298.
“LWV of Alabama supports measures to promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection of natural resources in the public interest.” It also supports the curbing of pollution, especially water and air.
Bill Progress in the Legislature:
03/05/2013: Read for the first time and referred to the
04/04/2013: 2nd Reading and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd Reading and Favorable from GA.
04/30/2013: 3rd Reading Carried Over; Marsh motion to Carry Over adopted by Voice Vote; Further Consideration.
05/07/2013: Indefinitely postponed.
Summary/Synopsis: This bill would require biodegradable plastic containers to meet standards for compostable products (United States Federal Trade Commission's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR Part 260, as amended) and be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recyclable plastic containers.
League Action and Justification: LWVAL supports SB298.
“LWV of Alabama supports measures to promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection of natural resources in the public interest.” It also supports the curbing of pollution, especially water and air.
Bill Progress in the Legislature:
03/05/2013: Read for the first time and referred to the
04/04/2013: 2nd Reading and placed on the calendar; pending 3rd Reading and Favorable from GA.
04/30/2013: 3rd Reading Carried Over; Marsh motion to Carry Over adopted by Voice Vote; Further Consideration.
05/07/2013: Indefinitely postponed.
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