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SB54 • 2026

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

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

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Givhan
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
Enacted
Effective date
2026-06-01

Plain English Breakdown

The official source confirms the extension date and code sections but does not provide details on how the commission's daily operations or budget will change.

Extending the Alabama Surface Mining Commission

This law keeps the Alabama Surface Mining Commission open and working until October 1, 2030.

What This Bill Does

  • Continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission under state sunset rules.
  • Sets a new end date for the commission on October 1, 2030.
  • Preserves specific sections of the Code of Alabama that created and run the commission.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Alabama Surface Mining Commission

Terms To Know

Sunset Law
A rule requiring government groups to be reviewed and continued by the Legislature.
Alabama Surface Mining Commission
The state group created under Code of Alabama Sections 9-16-70 to 9-16-107.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This law only extends the time limit for the commission; it does not describe changes to duties, powers, funding, or staff numbers.
  • The specific rules and operations of the commission remain as they were before this extension.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Enacted

  2. 2026-02-24 House

    Signature Requested

  3. 2026-02-24 Senate

    Delivered to Governor

  4. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Enrolled

  5. 2026-02-19 House

    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 477 (Yeas 98, Nays 0)

  6. 2026-02-19 House

    Third Reading in Second House (Yeas 92, Nays 0)

  7. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Ready to Enroll

  8. 2026-01-29 House

    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

  9. 2026-01-28 House

    Reported Out of Committee Second House

  10. 2026-01-22 House

    Pending Committee Action in Second House

  11. 2026-01-22 House

    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

  12. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 86 (Yeas 30, Nays 0)

  13. 2026-01-21 Senate

    Third Reading in House of Origin (Yeas 30, Nays 0)

  14. 2026-01-14 Senate

    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

  15. 2026-01-14 Senate

    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

  16. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

  17. 2026-01-13 Senate

    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Official Summary Text

This act continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law until October 1, 2030.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
SB54 ENROLLED
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SB54
3PWB7VZ-2
By Senators Givhan, Allen, Woods
RFD: Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
First Read: 13-Jan-26
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SB54 Enrolled
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First Read: 13-Jan-26
Enrolled, An Act,
Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the
existence and functioning of the Alabama Surface Mining
Commission until October 1, 2030.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law, the
Sunset Committee recommends the continuance of the Alabama
Surface Mining Commission until October 1, 2030.
Section 2. The existence and functioning of the Alabama
Surface Mining Commission, created and functioning pursuant to
Sections 9-16-70 to 9-16-107, inclusive, Code of Alabama 1975,
is continued until October 1, 2030, and those code sections
are expressly preserved.
Section 3. The Legislature concurs in the
recommendations of the Sunset Committee as provided in
Sections 1 and 2.
Section 4. This act shall become effective June 1,
2026.
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SB54 Enrolled
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2026.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
SB54
Senate 21-Jan-26
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed
the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 19-Feb-26
By: Senator Givhan
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