HB310 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

H. Mac Gipson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Private toll roads and bridges, Transportation Department to regulate rates

Summary

HB310 would require the Department of Transportation to approve toll rates charged by private toll roads and bridges, using Public Service Commission-style methods to determine fair returns.

What This Bill Does

It would make tolls charged by private entities operating private toll roads or bridges subject to approval by ALDOT. The department would determine toll levels using methodologies similar to those used by the Public Service Commission for utilities, and it could consider PSC-approved average returns when deciding what constitutes a fair rate of return. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Private entities operating private toll roads or toll bridges would have to obtain ALDOT approval for their tolls and follow DOT oversight.
• People who use private toll roads or bridges would see toll rates set by ALDOT using PSC-style methods, potentially affecting the cost of travel.

Key Provisions

• Toll amounts charged by a private entity operating a private toll road or toll bridge shall be subject to approval by the State Department of Transportation.
• The department shall use the Public Service Commission's methodologies in regulating utilities to determine toll levels and may consider PSC-average utility returns when deciding what constitutes a fair rate of return.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Transportation Department