Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 38: State waters; Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force established to remediate seagrass loss within state marine waters
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 38 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on August 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State waters; Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force established to remediate seagrass loss within state marine waters. Primary sponsor: Chip Brown (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Conservation & Natural Resources
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Brown Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 594
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry 1st Amendment Offered (Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry)
- Sessions motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 385
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 386
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry)
- Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry 1st Amendment (Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry)
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