Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR270: Authorizing an independent environmental assessment by the University of South Alabama of maintenance dredging operations in Mobile Bay
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, authorizing an independent environmental assessment by the university of south alabama of maintenance dredging operations in mobile bay.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, AUTHORIZING AN INDEPENDENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA OF MAINTENANCE DREDGING OPERATIONS IN MOBILE BAY. WHEREAS, the continued maintenance of expanded waterway depths and widths is vital to the economic prosperity and navigational safety of the great State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the health of Mobile Bay is Coastal Alabama's greatest natural resource and is of critical importance to the great State of Alabama and its tourism industry, the commercial and recreational fishing industry, and property values; and WHEREAS, the University of South Alabama, through the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences, possesses the specialized expertise and academic independence necessary to evaluate complex coastal ecosystems; and WHEREAS, the methods utilized for the disposal of dredged material carry distinct environmental profiles that require rigorous scientific scrutiny; and WHEREAS, it is essential to distinguish between immediate ecological shifts and chronic environmental changes occurring over extended periods; and WHEREAS, the University of South Alabama (the University) is the appropriate entity to perform an Page University) is the appropriate entity to perform an HJR270 Enrolled independent assessment of the environmental impacts associated with the federal maintenance dredging program and its associated disposal methods; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this study be completed within a duration of one year from its official commencement date; and WHEREAS, the methodology …
Sponsors
- Pringle, Chris (R, HD-101) · primary sponsor
- Ledbetter, Nathaniel (R, HD-024)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR270?
- HJR270 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Authorizing an independent environmental assessment by the University of South Alabama of maintenance dredging operations in Mobile Bay.
- What does HJR270 do?
- In its own words: An act, authorizing an independent environmental assessment by the university of south alabama of maintenance dredging operations in mobile bay.
- What is the status of HJR270?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR270?
- Pringle, Chris (R, HD-101), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HJR270?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR270
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