Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 623: Solar energy; permit to operate solar energy projects required, decommissioning and restoration requirements established, operators required to establish bonds, restoration of abandoned sites provided, enforcement provided
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 623 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on March 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Solar energy; permit to operate solar energy projects required, decommissioning and restoration requirements established, operators required to establish bonds, restoration of abandoned sites provided, enforcement provided. Primary sponsor: Chris Sells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (State Government).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Environmental Protection
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (State Government)
- State Government 1st Substitute (State Government)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)