SB221 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Coosa Co., water systems, private, water furnished by municipality, regulated by municipality rather than Public Service Commission
Summary: In Coosa County, SB221 shifts regulation of certain private water systems from the Public Service Commission to the municipality that supplies their water.
What This Bill Does
The bill moves state-regulated private water systems that buy water from a municipal system to be regulated by that municipality instead of the Public Service Commission. The municipality will set rates for these private systems that are reasonable for both the system and its customers. It also repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective as soon as the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Private water systems in Coosa County that purchase water from a municipal water system and were previously regulated by the Public Service Commission; they will now be regulated by the municipality and subject to its rate setting.
The municipalities that supply water to these private systems; they will take over regulation and set the rates for the systems.

Key Provisions
Section 1 transfers regulation of certain private water systems from the Public Service Commission to the municipality that supplies their water, with the municipality overseeing the private system.
The municipality must set rates for the private water systems that are reasonable for the water system and its customers.
Section 2 repeals any laws that conflict with this act.
Section 3 becomes effective immediately after the act is signed by the governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Coosa County