Bill > HB443

This bill modifies Alabama's Underground Damage Prevention Program by extending the sunset clause for the One-Call Notification System from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2035. The bill streamlines previous membership requirements for operators with underground facilities, removing specific language about joining the system by certain dates and simplifying reporting obligations. It maintains the core requirement that operators of underground facilities must participate in the One-Call Notification System, which is a statewide service that helps prevent damage to underground utilities by providing a centralized system for excavators to notify utility companies before digging. The bill also makes minor technical changes, such as replacing "non-profit" with "nonprofit" throughout the text, and preserves existing provisions about emergency notifications, record-keeping, and the system's governance. Notably, operators with less than five percent underground trench miles are still exempt from membership costs until they exceed that threshold. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2026, and aims to ensure continued safe and coordinated underground facility management across Alabama.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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