HB678 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
This act would establish the Alabama Wind Energy Conversion Systems Act of 2013 to provide for the effective and efficient use of wind energy conversion systems
This bill would require a person to obtain permits from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management prior to installing or operating a wind energy conversion system
This bill would authorize the department to adopt rules regulating the location, design, installation, and operation of wind energy conversion systems
This bill would require that the design of all conversion system towers must be certified by a licensed engineer with prior experience with wind energy conversion systems
This bill would also provide for the removal of abandoned wind energy conversion systems or systems that are not kept in proper working order
Relating to wind energy conversion systems, to provide definitions; to require a person to obtain permits from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management prior to installing or operating a system; to provide for an application process for a permit; to require the certification of systems by a licensed engineer with certain experience; to provide for regulations for the design, construction, and operation of wind energy conversion systems; to provide for the removal of abandoned systems; and to provide rulemaking authority to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2013 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| May 2, 2013 | H | Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure with 1 amendment |
| May 2, 2013 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| April 25, 2013 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB678 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |