HB191 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Improvement districts, additional powers, notice of hearing not required if held during regular meeting, assessment fees on lands included, nonpayment of fees, remedies, bonds, Alabama Improvement District Act amended, Sec. 11-99A-52 added; Secs. 11-99A-2, 11-99A-3, 11-99A-4, 11-99A-6, 11-99A-8, 11-99A-9, 11-99A-11, 11-99A-12, 11-99A-13, 11-99A-15, 11-99A-19, 11-99A-21, 11-99A-36, 11-99A-42, 11-99A-43 am'd.; Secs. 11-99A-17, 11-99A-30 repealed
Summary: HB191 updates the Alabama Improvement District Act to broaden district powers, financing methods, and governance, with added rules for land assessments, bonds, and remedies for nonpayment, and applies retroactively and prospectively.
What This Bill Does
It allows improvement districts to acquire and finance more types of improvements and even hire a district manager. It clarifies that a hearing can occur during a regular county or municipal meeting without separate public notice. It strengthens the process for appointing and terms of district board members, sets up how lands are assessed and how service and user fees are set, and provides remedies for nonpayment including foreclosure, plus provisions for issuing bonds and temporary financing. It also validates existing districts and states these amendments apply to both past and future actions.

Who It Affects
Property owners and landowners within improvement districts, who may be assessed for improvements and could face foreclosure if they do not pay assessments.
Local governments (counties or municipalities) acting as appointing governments, who approve district petitions, appoint or oversee board members, and may hire a district manager.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Expands district powers and governance, allowing districts to acquire/finance more types of improvements and to hire a district manager.
Provision 2: Establishes an assessment/fee framework for lands within a district, including how assessments are determined, required approvals, process for finalization, liens, nonpayment remedies (including foreclosure), bonds and temporary financing, reassessment rules, and retroactive/prospective application.

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Subjects: Improvement Districts