HB586 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Bibb Co., county commission may expend certain amount of funds from County Government Capital Improvement Fund for operation of county highway department
Summary: Allows Bibb County to use up to 50% of the County Government Capital Improvement Fund to operate the Bibb County Highway Department, with expenditures needing county commission approval.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, Bibb County can allocate up to half of the County Government Capital Improvement Fund to cover operating costs of the Bibb County Highway Department. This can include costs directly related to operating the highway department, such as insurance and bond payments. All expenditures must be approved by the county commission before they are spent.

Who It Affects
Bibb County Commission — gains authority to allocate up to 50% of the County Government Capital Improvement Fund for highway department operations, subject to prior approval.
Bibb County Highway Department and related fiscal operations — can receive funding from the Capital Improvement Fund for operating costs, including liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and bond payments.

Key Provisions
The county commission may expend up to 50 percent of the County Government Capital Improvement Fund for the operation of the Bibb County Highway Department.
Expenditures must be approved by the county commission prior to spending, and eligible costs include liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and bond payments, among other operating costs.

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