The bill proposes the repeal of two articles from Chapter 4 of Title 33 in the Code of Alabama 1975, which pertain to the State Pilotage Commission and the requirements for bar pilots in Alabama. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate Article 1, which includes Sections 33-4-1 through 33-4-14, and Article 2, which encompasses Sections 33-4-30 through 33-4-57. This legislative action effectively dissolves the existing framework governing the State Pilotage Commission and the regulatory standards for bar pilots.

The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, following its passage through both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The removal of these articles indicates a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for maritime navigation and pilotage in the state, although the bill does not provide details on any proposed alternatives or replacements for the repealed provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 33-4-1, 33-4-14, 33-4-30, 33-4-57
Enrolled: 33-4-1, 33-4-14, 33-4-30, 33-4-57