Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Thursday morning that bans state agencies from adopting environmental rules that are stricter than those enacted by federal regulations.
) - Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Thursday morning that bans state agencies from adopting environmental rules that are stricter than those enacted by federal regulations . What happens if there is no federal law or regulation for a specific environmental topic? Alabama ’s state agencies will no longer be able to establish limitations on its own regarding chemical substances, pollutants, hazardous substances, and other pollution measures.
Sponsor Sen. Donnie Chesteen said that the bill would be good for Alabama businesses and their ability to compete in the region. “If we’re going to make changes to the environmental law, the rules, base it on science,” said Sen. Chesteen. “This is an opportunity for the states to find ways to lessen some of those burden and have better opportunity for business growth in our state.” However, lawmakers and environmental groups have spoken out against the bill, saying that the bill goes against scientific evidence. “Science is a lot the same way as the first amendment,” said Luke Kiszla, government affairs director with Mobile Baykeeper. “You need to intake all the information possible that we have so we can use the wisdom God granted us to make the best decision on behalf of the people who live here.” According to the bill, if there is a rule required to ‘protect human health, safety, or welfare, the best available science and the weight of scientific evidence’ would be used to show the link between exposure to environmental conditions and ‘bodily harm in humans, based on generally accepted scientific or technical practices.’It passed by a vote of 68-34. All Democrats voted against the bill and were joined by a handful of Republican lawmakers.The bill took effect with the governor’s signature.Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star, dies at 53Abstinence-based sex ed requirement passes Alabama SenateHigher Ed Day brings lawmakers’ attention to funding colleges, universities in Alabama
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