SB21 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Taxation, gas and oil tax, proceeds of four cent excise tax on gasoline and oil distributed to counties to be used for vegetation management, Sec.40-17-224 am'd

Summary

SB21 would require municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 Alabama municipalities to notify nearby property owners by first-class mail at least 30 days before purchasing land for public housing.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 24-1-28 to require that in Class 3 municipalities, a municipal public housing authority may purchase real property only after notice of intent is given to surrounding property owners. The notice must be sent by first-class mail to each residential and business address within 500 yards of the property at least 30 days before any binding purchase agreement. The change applies to Class 3 municipalities not organized under Act 618 of the 1973 Regular Session and adds a procedural safeguard while preserving existing eminent domain powers under current law.

Who It Affects

• Surrounding property owners within 500 yards of a proposed purchase, who would receive a 30-day notice by mail before any purchase is finalized.
• Municipal public housing authorities operating in Class 3 municipalities (excluding those organized under Act 618 of 1973), who must follow the new notice requirement before purchasing property.

Key Provisions

• Requires a Class 3 municipal public housing authority to give notice to surrounding property owners before purchasing real property for public housing.
• Notice must be delivered by first-class mail to every residential and business address within 500 yards and must be sent at least 30 days before execution of any binding agreement to purchase.

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

Subjects

Taxation