The proposed bill establishes the Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force, aimed at addressing the loss of seagrass in state marine waters and its ecological and economic impacts. The task force will consist of various members, including co-chairs from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the University of South Alabama, as well as representatives from the House of Representatives, the Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources, and other appointed members from private enterprises and environmental organizations. The task force is tasked with developing a 10-year Alabama Seagrass Restoration Plan, which will recommend tools and technologies for restoring coastal seagrass ecosystems.

Additionally, the bill outlines the operational framework for the task force, including provisions for member appointments, meeting schedules, and reporting requirements. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab will serve as the fiscal agent for the task force, managing appropriated funds and facilitating engagement with relevant marine science organizations. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the bill, but it introduces new legal language to establish the task force and its functions.