SB 54 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Sunset law; Alabama Surface Mining Commission continued until October 1, 2030

SB 54 extends the operation of the Alabama Surface Mining Commission until October 1, 2030, under Alabama's Sunset Law process. This bill directly affects the Commission, which oversees surface mining regulations and enforcement in Alabama, allowing it to continue its work without needing reauthorization before 2030. The key mechanism is a legislative continuation of the Commission's existing authority, preserving its enabling statutes (Sections 9-16-70 to 9-16-107 of the Alabama Code). The Commission will maintain its current regulatory role for surface mining operations through 2030, with the bill taking effect June 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Feb 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Feb 26, 2026
MINOR
The bill text was converted from an 'Introduced' draft to a final 'Enrolled' version, adding official signatures, certification dates, and page headers while removing draft markings and a synopsis. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, continuing the Alabama Surface Mining Commission until October 1, 2030.
TECHNICAL

Added official signatures for the Senate and House, along with certification dates and page headers to finalize the bill.

Removed draft identifiers, version numbers, and a synopsis section explaining the bill's purpose.

Updated the bill title and header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 477
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 86
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Sam Givhan
Sam Givhan
RRepublican
AL
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