SB 29 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Government issued licenses, permits, and certifications; time frame imposed for issuing licenses etc.; exceptions provided

SB 29 requires state and local governmental bodies to act on applications for licenses, permits, and certifications within specific timeframes, directly affecting individuals and businesses seeking these approvals. If an application is incomplete, the agency must notify the applicant of deficiencies within 15 days. Once a completed application is received, the governmental body must approve or deny it within 45 days. If the agency fails to take action within this 45-day period, the application is automatically deemed approved, unless the applicant waives this timeframe.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 19, 2024 Last action May 6, 2025

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Introduced → County and Municipal Government 1st Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to add a substitute version that expands the scope from only state agencies to include local county and municipal governments. The changes clarify that public notice and comment periods can now delay the 45-day deadline for both state and local agencies, and modify the deemed approval process to require formal voting rather than automatic approval.

Scope change

Expanded from state governmental bodies only to include both state and local (county and municipal) governmental bodies.

REQUIREMENT

Added exceptions for public hearing, public notice, and comment periods that can delay the 45-day deadline for both state and local agencies.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed the deemed approval process from automatic issuance to requiring the application to be placed on an agenda and approved by majority vote unless denied.

SCOPE

Extended the bill's applicability to include local governmental bodies (county commissions and municipal governing bodies) in addition to state agencies.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL BODY' to specify county commissions, municipal governing bodies, and their related agencies.

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Committee

Feb 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

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Feb 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors