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HB603 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Charles O. Newton
Charles O. Newton
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Conecuh Co., board of education, authorized to insure school buildings and property in State Insurance Fund or in an insurance company
Summary

Allows the Conecuh County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property either with the State Insurance Fund or with a private insurance company, based on which provides better coverage.

What This Bill Does

The board is authorized to choose between the State Insurance Fund and a private insurer for insuring school buildings and property. The choice must be based on which option offers the best coverage. This could affect insurance costs and the level of protection for Conecuh County schools.

Who It Affects
  • Conecuh County Board of Education: gains authority to decide the insurance provider
  • School buildings and property in Conecuh County: will be insured under the option the board selects (state fund or private insurer)
Key Provisions
  • Section 1 authorizes the Conecuh County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property in the State Insurance Fund or in an insurance company, whichever provides the best coverage, as allowed by Section 41-15-1 of the Alabama Code.
  • Section 2 states the act takes effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon it becoming law.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Conecuh County

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 3:25 p.m. on June 2, 2011.

Assigned Act No. 2011-597.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 932

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 777

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 24, 2011 House Passed
Yes 57
Abstained 33
Absent 15

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

June 2, 2011 Senate Passed
Yes 21
Abstained 7
Absent 7

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature