HB142 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Gregory Canfield Paul DeMarco Dickie Drake Allen Treadaway Allen Farley
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Counties, sewer system, operating, prohibited from charging any fee to person or entity not connected to the sewer system
Summary: HB142 would bar counties from charging sewer service fees to anyone not directly connected to the county's sewer system.
What This Bill Does
If passed, counties that own or operate a sewer system may not levy, assess, or collect sewer service charges on people, entities, or properties not directly connected to that system. It allows counties to charge fees only for voluntary agreements to connect to the county sewer system. It also repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Counties that own or operate sewer systems, who would be restricted from charging non-connected properties
Property owners or businesses not connected to a county sewer system, who would no longer be charged sewer service fees
Individuals or entities entering voluntary connection agreements with the county, who may face fees related to those agreements

Key Provisions
No county may levy, assess, or collect any fee, charge, or assessment related to sewer service on any person, entity, or property not directly connected to the county's sewer system.
Fees may be charged only for voluntary agreements to connect to the county's sewer system.
All laws or parts of laws that conflict with HB142 are repealed.
The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor 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: Counties