HB369 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Montgomery Co., Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority established for development of Catoma Creek, const. amend.
Summary: This bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to allow Montgomery County to create a public authority to develop Catoma Creek for water, flood control, and related purposes.
What This Bill Does
It would authorize a new public corporation called the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority to plan and develop Catoma Creek within a defined area for water supply, dam and reservoir development, flood control, and other related uses. The authority would have broad powers to acquire and manage land, set rates and charges, issue revenue bonds, and potentially levy certain taxes within the management area, along with zoning authority and regulatory exemptions. It also allows local governments to contribute funds without an election, enables contracts with other authorities, and states that bonds and notes would not be a debt of the state or local governments; an election would be held to approve the constitutional amendment.

Who It Affects
Residents and businesses in Montgomery County within the Reservoir Management Area who could be subject to new or higher taxes/fees within the area, may experience land use changes or development, and stand to benefit from improved water supply, flood control, and recreational opportunities.
Montgomery County government and municipalities, which could contribute funds to the authority without an election, oversee or influence the authority's actions through board composition and zoning powers, and implement use of roads and local infrastructure within the management area.

Key Provisions
Creates the Montgomery County Reservoir Management Area Authority as a public corporation to develop Catoma Creek within a defined Reservoir Management Area for water conservation and supply, dam and reservoir development, industrial development, flood control, navigation, irrigation, public recreation, and related purposes.
authorizes the authority to investigate resources, determine development requirements, and carry out a unified program of resource development; allows acquisition, transfer, management, and sale of land; sets rates, fees, and charges for services; and permits issuance of revenue bonds and notes secured by revenues or property.
Allows the authority to levy certain excise, sales, and ad valorem taxes within the management area; exempts the authority and related activities from certain state taxes; provides for financing mechanisms and securities, including mortgages and trust indentures; and enables refunding and cross-agency contracts without extending state credit.
Gives the authority zoning power within the management area and exempts it from regulation by the Public Service Commission and the Department of Finance; permits use of public roads and requires annual reporting.
Allows Montgomery County and its municipalities to contribute money to the authority without an election; permits contracts with or grants from other authorities; and clarifies that bonds and notes do not constitute state or local debt.

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Subjects: Montgomery County