SB403 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsor: J.T. Waggoner
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Jefferson Co., county commission, revenue measures, procedures for adoption, two weeks required prior to adoption, fiscal note, committee action to require majority vote of members
Summary: Requires Jefferson County revenue measures to follow a set sequence: two-week introduction, fiscal note, public hearing, and committee approval by a true majority before adoption.
What This Bill Does
This bill applies only to Jefferson County. Before the County Commission can consider any revenue-raising ordinance or resolution, it must be introduced at least two weeks prior, include a fiscal note prepared by the county finance director, and have a public hearing. If the measure goes to a committee, it must be approved by a true majority vote of the committee members. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Jefferson County residents who may be affected by county revenue decisions and gain added transparency through fiscal notes and public hearings
Jefferson County Commission members and county staff who must prepare fiscal notes, conduct hearings, and follow the new committee voting rules

Key Provisions
Section 2: Before considering a revenue-raising ordinance or resolution, it must be introduced at a meeting at least two weeks prior, a fiscal note prepared by the county finance director must be submitted to the county commission, and a public hearing must be held.
Section 2: If the ordinance or resolution is referred to a committee for approval, it must be approved by a true majority vote of the committee members.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor (or becoming law).
Section 1: The act applies only in Jefferson County.

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Subjects: Jefferson County