HB534 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Elwyn Thomas

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gregory CanfieldPat MoorePaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsDickie DrakeAllen TreadawayArthur Payne

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Jefferson Co., sewer system, fee on person, entity, or property not connected to system, prohibited

Summary

HB534 would stop Jefferson County from charging sewer fees to people or properties that are not connected to the county’s sewer system.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the county would be prohibited from levying, assessing, or collecting sewer service fees on any person, entity, or property not directly connected to the county's sewer system. The bill allows fees to be charged for voluntary agreements to connect to the county system. It would take effect immediately after governor approval and would repeal conflicting laws.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County government and the Jefferson County Commission: would be barred from charging sewer fees on unconnected properties.
• Residents and businesses not connected to the county sewer system: would no longer be billed for sewer service by the county.
• Individuals or entities who voluntarily decide to connect to the county sewer system: may still be charged and collected fees related to those voluntary connection agreements.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits the county from levying, assessing, or collecting any sewer-related fee on any person, entity, or property not directly connected to the county's sewer system (Section 1(a)).
• Allows the county to charge and collect fees related to voluntary connection agreements to the county sewer system (Section 1(b)).
• Repeals any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act (Section 2).
• Requires the act to become effective immediately following passage and governor's approval (Section 3).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jefferson County