Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR109: Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, established
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ establishing the alabama boating safety task force.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ ESTABLISHING THE ALABAMA BOATING SAFETY TASK FORCE. WHEREAS, Alabama's lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and coastal waters provide significant opportunities for recreational boating and fishing that contribute to the state's quality of life and outdoor heritage; and WHEREAS, Alabama's outdoor recreation economy is growing, with fishing tournaments, boating events, and outdoor tourism attracting visitors from across the nation and generating significant economic impact; and WHEREAS, recreational boating and bass fishing tournaments are major drivers of tourism and economic activity throughout Alabama, supporting local businesses, guiding services, equipment retailers, marinas, lodging providers, and related industries; and WHEREAS, increasing vessel traffic and organized boating activity on Alabama waterways requires additional public safety considerations and heightens the importance of effective boating safety laws, education, and enforcement because the safe use of Alabama's waterways is essential to protecting the public, reducing preventable accidents, and ensuring that residents and visitors alike can safely enjoy the state's natural resources; and WHEREAS, the State of Alabama maintains boating safety laws, licensing requirements, enforcement mechanisms, Page safety laws, licensing requirements, enforcement mechanisms, SJR109 Enrolled and educational programs intended to promote safe operation of vessels and responsible recreational fishing practices; and WHEREAS, emerging technologies, increasing vessel traffic, evolving tournament fishing practices, and changing patterns of recreational use present new challenges and opportunities for education pertaining to boating safety, …
Sponsors
- Gudger, Garlan (R, SD-004) · primary sponsor
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 House and referred to the House committee on Rules
- : Gudger motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Read for the first time
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR109?
- SJR109 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, established.
- What does SJR109 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ establishing the alabama boating safety task force.
- What is the status of SJR109?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR109?
- Gudger, Garlan (R, SD-004).
- Where is the official record for SJR109?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR109
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