The quarry bill (HB649) was introduced by Representative Mclaughlin. The bill would save much time and money by requiring that these high impact industries have local support before they can receive a permit. I urge you to read the bill if you have time, and more importantly make your thoughts known to your legislators. We also need to thank Representative McLaughlin, and the others on this bill for their support. Jeff Martin with AlaLeavs also deserves our gratitude.....see below for some other bills of environmental interest.
The below legislation AlaLEAVs supports:
HB 199 - Rep. Humphryes, This bill would restrict landfills from certain distances of rivers, streams, creeks, etc. Assigned to House Commerce Committee.
HB 617 - Rep. Boothe, This bill would establish a recycling and litter control division at ADEM and further provide for recycling at state parks. Assigned to House Commerce Committee.
HB 618 - Rep. Schmitz, This bill would require ADEM to publish a quarterly list of violators on their web site. Assigned to House Commerce Committee.
SB 147 - Sen. T. Little, This bill would authorize County Solid Waste officers to enforce criminal littering. Assigned to Senate Judiciary.
SB 192 - Sen. Erwin, This bill would authorize ADEM to adopt additional criteria for determining issuance of air and water discharge permits.
Assigned to Energy and Natural Resources.
AlaLEAVs is Against:
SB 244 - Sen. Zeb Little, "Hog Bill". Assigned to Senate Judiciary.
