SB466 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Prichard, Water Works and Sewer Board, merger with Mobile Area Water and Sewer System, assumption of assets and debt, const. amend.
Summary: A proposed constitutional amendment would merge Prichard's water and sewer assets into Mobile's system, dissolve Prichard's board, and protect current rates, but only if voters in both service areas approve.
What This Bill Does
If approved, the assets and liabilities of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board would be transferred to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System within 90 days after ratification. Mobile would assume all liabilities, including debt, contracts, and retirement obligations, with the assumption shown by a board resolution. After the transfer, the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board would be dissolved. Existing customers' water and sewer rates would not be increased because of the acquisition or maintenance of Prichard's assets and liabilities, and the amendment would take effect only if voters in both Mobile-served and Prichard-served areas approve it in separate precincts.

Who It Affects
Residents and customers in the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System service area: they would receive Prichard's assets under MAWS, and their rates would not be increased due to the transfer.
Residents and customers in the Water Works and Sewer Board service area of the City of Prichard: their assets and liabilities would be transferred to MAWS, and their service would be provided by MAWS after the Prichard board is dissolved.

Key Provisions
Transfer of all assets and liabilities of the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System within 90 days after ratification.
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System would assume all liabilities, including indebtedness, contracts, and retirement obligations, with assumption evidenced by MAWS board resolution.
The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Prichard would be dissolved after the transfer.
Rates for existing MAWS customers would not be increased for reasons related to the acquisition or maintenance of Prichard's assets or liabilities.
The amendment takes effect only if a majority of voters in Mobile-served precincts and a majority of voters in Prichard-served precincts approve it, with separate tallying by area.

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Subjects: Mobile County