# Alabama SB174: Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded Alabama SB174, Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded, is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Greg Albritton (Republican); status enacted, last action 2026-04-16 (Enacted) (as of 2026-10-16). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB174-2026rs - As of: 2026-10-16 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Alabama SB174 - State: Alabama - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: Natural resources; conversion of oil and gas wells into alternative energy facilities authorized; lease of state lands for energy sources by Commissioner of Conservation expanded - Status: enacted - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-20 - Last action: 2026-04-16, Enacted - Sponsor: Greg Albritton (Republican) - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: Conservation & Natural Resources - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 10 (649 yes, 7 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 4 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - More energy projects can lease state land: benefit, low. Alabama’s Conservation Commissioner can lease land and interests under the department’s control for more types of energy projects. Leases can cover energy exploration, development, and production, including geothermal, solar, and hydropower generation, capture, storage, and transmission. The Commis… - Resource owners get protections but face pooling: mixed, low. Facility operators must follow Board rules, seek owners’ consent in good faith, and obtain consent covering at least 66 2/3% of resources. After notice and a public hearing, the Board can include the remaining owners’ resources without their consent. Operators must compensate those owners on terms… - Converted wells get new closure rules: mixed, low. An approved well converted to alternative energy no longer counts as an inactive or abandoned oil or gas well. After a facility stops producing alternative energy for 12 months or more, the Board must require proper plugging and closure. The Board can also require other appropriate steps. - Energy developers gain options but pay fees: mixed, low. Alabama’s State Oil and Gas Board can approve alternative energy facilities, including converted oil or gas wells and related equipment. Wells must reach at least 5,000 feet below the surface, including under submerged land. Approval requires notice and a public hearing. Applicants must pay petitio… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Greg Albritton (Republican), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-09 | House | Paramore Motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1348 | pass | 102 | 0 | | | 2026-04-08 | Senate | Albritton motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1257 | pass | 33 | 0 | | | 2026-04-07 | House | In Conference Committee | pass | 103 | 0 | | | 2026-04-07 | Senate | Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1129 | pass | 29 | 0 | | | 2026-04-02 | House | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1171 | pass | 84 | 3 | 12 | | 2026-04-02 | House | Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1170 | pass | 101 | 0 | 1 | | 2026-04-02 | House | Third Reading in Second House | pass | 98 | 1 | 2 | | 2026-02-03 | Senate | Third Reading in House of Origin | pass | 33 | 1 | | | 2026-02-03 | Senate | Woods motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 227 | pass | 33 | 1 | | | 2026-02-03 | Senate | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 228 | pass | 33 | 1 | | ## Actions (27) - 2026-04-16: Enacted (Senate) - 2026-04-09: Paramore Motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1348 (House) - 2026-04-09: Ready to Enroll (Senate) - 2026-04-09: Enrolled (Senate) - 2026-04-09: Signature Requested (House) - 2026-04-09: Delivered to Governor (Senate) - 2026-04-08: Senate Concurs in Conference Committee Report (Senate) - 2026-04-08: Albritton motion to Concur In and Adopt Conference Committee Report - Adopted Roll Call 1257 (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Gudger motion to Non-Concur and Appoint Conference Committee - Adopted Roll Call 1129 (Senate) - 2026-04-07: In Conference Committee (House) - 2026-04-02: Third Reading in Second House (House) - 2026-04-02: Hammett 1st Amendment Offered (House) - 2026-04-02: Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1170 (House) - 2026-04-02: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1171 (House) - 2026-02-12: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (House) - 2026-02-11: Reported Out of Committee Second House (House) - 2026-02-03: Third Reading in House of Origin (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Woods 1st Amendment Offered (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Woods motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 227 (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 228 (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Engrossed (Senate) - 2026-02-03: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government (House) - 2026-02-03: Pending Committee Action in Second House (House) - 2026-01-22: Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Senate) - 2026-01-22: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Energy (Senate) - 2026-01-20: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Senate) ## Bill text - As Introduced: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB174-int.pdf) - Engrossed: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB174-eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB174-enr.pdf) ## Related bills - HB67: Voter Information; 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