SB29 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Cigarettes, tax increased, const. amend.

Summary

SB29 would require municipal councils to approve any eminent domain actions by municipal public housing authorities.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 24-1-28 to require the municipal council's approval before a municipal public housing authority can exercise eminent domain. It allows the authority to acquire property by eminent domain after the council adopts a resolution declaring the acquisition is in the public interest and necessary for public use, following Title 18 rules. It also limits takings of certain properties: city-owned or government property within the authority's boundaries require consent, and property belonging to a public utility requires approval from the Public Service Commission or other regulator. It includes an effective-date provision.

Who It Affects

• Municipal public housing authorities – must obtain approval from the municipal council before using eminent domain.
• Property owners and public utilities within the authority's reach – property belonging to a city or government within the authority's boundaries may not be acquired without consent, and property belonging to a public utility may require regulatory approval.

Key Provisions

• Requires municipal council approval for eminent domain actions by municipal public housing authorities.
• Allows eminent domain after a council-adopted resolution declaring public interest and necessity, and under Title 18 procedures.
• Prohibits acquiring property already devoted to public use; restricts taking city or government property within the authority's boundaries without consent; and restricts taking public utility property without PSC or regulator approval.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval, or otherwise 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

Constitutional Amendments