AlabamaAlabama agencies would review markers on coastal waterways
Alabama’s law enforcement secretary is asked to review navigation markers from Mobile Bay to the Magnolia River and report findings to lawmakers within six months of adoption.
What it does
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency secretary is asked to review navigation markers from Mobile Bay through Weeks Bay to the Magnolia River, working with state, federal, and local authorities.
The report is to name the government agency responsible for placing and maintaining markers, describe safety concerns, and recommend ways to improve boating safety and navigation.
Argument forThe review could help boaters by identifying who maintains markers and where navigation safety needs attention.
Argument againstThe study and report could take agency time, while any recommended safety steps may still need separate approval and resources.
More detail
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency secretary is asked to review navigation markers and report findings to the Legislature. The review covers waterways between Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, and the Magnolia River. The secretary is to coordinate with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U.S. Coast Guard, the state transportation department, and appropriate local or regional authorities. The secretary is to send a written report to the Legislature within six months after the resolution is adopted.
The written report identifies who is responsible for navigation markers, safety concerns, and possible safety recommendations. The report covers navigation markers and safety in the waterways between Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, and the Magnolia River. Recommendations may include boating safety measures or regulatory markers. The report is due within six months after the resolution is adopted.
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- Passed 2nd Chamber
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- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 20Pocket VoteLatest
- Apr 9Reported from RULES (RULES)Minor
- Apr 9Ready to Enroll
- Apr 9EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 9Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 6Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Apr 1Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Apr 1Reported from Rules (Rules)Minor
- Apr 1Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice VoteMajor
- Apr 1Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULESMinor
- Apr 1Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
- Mar 19Received in the House and referred to the House committee on RulesMinor
- Mar 19Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)Introduced
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