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from the executive director’s desk

ith all the activity that has been to expand the awareness
happening around the APGA office, that clean, affordable, and
it is hard to believe that it is already renewable energy like pro-
WSummer! Alabama's propane indus- pane ensures equity on a
try has scored a win on the legislative front, with path to zero emissions. To
Senate Bill 50 being enacted this session. SB 50 promote propane power
provides legal protections for end-use applications generation, APGA hosted
of propane. I would like to personally thank every- Scott Mook (Evergreen
one who joined the engage campaign to support this Mobile Power) and the
important safeguard for the industry. Currently, I am Juice Box, at the APGA of-
working with other industry association executives fice in early March. Next,
to ask for an amendment to House Bill 73 to restore APGA and PERC teamed up Laural Bunn
the original 5% cap on annual tax increases and put to promote propane autogas at the 2024 ALTRANS
a stop to excessive property tax increases. Property Annual Spring Conference in Gulf Shores. See page
tax increases in Alabama are out of control. Some 19 for details.
counties across the state have increased property Mark your calendar for these upcoming
taxes by as much as 68% year-to-year, and home- events. It’s Time to Complete the Annual Retail Sales
owners, land owners, and businesses are suffering Survey! Reports are due by May 15th. The grant
as a result. Join the engage campaign and send a funds available to Alabama PERC come from the
pre-written message to your legislator and request annual sales report. Your participation in the Annual
their support for a permanent 5% property tax cap Sales Report is essential to the Propane Education
for Alabama’s property owners. Foundation of Alabama. See page 9 for details.
I am proud to announce that I have been Hurricane season starts June 1st, and the National
named as one of PERC's Leadership in Energy Am- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
bassadors for 2024. The program aims to educate has designated May 5th -11th as National Hurricane
and empower members of the propane industry to Preparedness Week. See page 33 for helpful links.
engage in conversations at the state and local level Propane Days will be held June 1st-4th in Washing-
ton, D.C. APGA would like to
have a member from each of
the seven congressional dis-
tricts to represent Alabama.
We would love for you to join
Bobtails to Bulkplants us! See page 29 for the event
details. The 2024 APGA/LPGA
Joint Summer Convention will
be held on June 24th-26th at
the Pensacola Hilton, in Pen-
sacola, FL. Rooms are going
quickly! Don't miss out on the
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs fun - book now! See page 10
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades for details.
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal
Base Engineering Shutdown Please feel free to contact me
anytime to discuss your needs
FREE ESTIMATES or concerns. I'm always happy

40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 to help our members and to
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639 promote the propane industry
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460 in Alabama.■

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