AlabamaAlabama commission studies ways to retain pulp and paper mills
Alabama's commission studies how to keep pulp and paper mills in the state and reports its findings to lawmakers by November 1, 2026.
What it does
A state commission studies Alabama's forestry industry, focusing on ways to keep pulp and paper mills in the state and maintain the state's appeal to those businesses.
The commission examines ways to retain mills, meet their infrastructure needs, and attract newer paper-based manufacturing, including possible changes to state policies.
The commission reports its findings and any proposed legislation to lawmakers by November 1, 2026, and then dissolves.
Argument forA review of mill needs and state policies could help lawmakers find practical ways to retain mills and related jobs in Alabama.
Argument againstLawmakers may spend compensated time on a study whose report only recommends possible legislation, so it may not lead to changes that keep mills in Alabama.
More detail
The commission studies Alabama's forestry industry, focusing on keeping pulp and paper mills in the state. Members include state lawmakers and officials, along with appointees from forestry and business groups. The commission's first meeting must be held by July 1, 2026.
The commission assesses ways to retain mills, their infrastructure needs, state policies, market changes, and ways to attract paper-based manufacturing. The review includes encouraging existing mills to stay and grow, resources and energy needed to operate mills, and state environmental, labor, and tax policies.
The commission submits its findings and any proposed legislation to the Legislature, then dissolves. The commission must also give the Secretary of State notice of its meetings, its membership, the final report, and other documents it produces. The report may include proposed legislation, if any. The report is due by November 1, 2026, when the commission dissolves.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 8Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Apr 8Reported from Rules (Rules)Minor
- Apr 8Ready to Enroll
- Apr 8EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 8Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 2Reported from RULES (RULES)Minor
- Apr 2Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice VoteMajor
- Apr 2Received in the House and referred to the House committee on RulesMinor
- Apr 2Pending Committee Action in Second House (Rules)
- Apr 1Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULESMinor
- Apr 1Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (RULES)
- Apr 1Reported Out of Committee House of OriginIntroduced
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