Alabama Environmental Laws
This page outlines Alabama’s environmental laws, the Alabama agencies responsible for enforcing those laws, and the people responsible for creating Alabama’s laws.
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Alabama Environmental Lawmakers
Alabama has two committees devoted to environmental protection - one in the Alabama State Senate, and one in the Alabama State House of Representatives.
The committees are responsible for drafting legislation to regulate matters related to the state’s environment and natural resources. After the committees complete their drafts, the proposed law is then presented to the full Senate and House.
To pass laws in Alabama, a majority of both the Alabama House and Alabama Senate must vote to support the proposed law (a bill). The Governor must then sign the bill into law or veto it.
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Alabama Environmental Statutes
The Alabama legislature passes laws pursuant to its constitutional power.
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Alabama Environmental Regulatory Agencies
Alabama regulatory agencies enforce the laws passed by Alabama’s legislature. The agencies also pass their own regulations to carry out the duties assigned to them.
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Alabama Constitution
The Alabama Constitution does not directly address protection of the natural environment. However, several provisions allow for the Alabama government to regulate land use and natural resources.
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