SB139 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would provide that the liability and responsibility of a contractor or subcontractor and its officers, directors, agents, and employees performing highway, road, or street repairs, construction or maintenance on behalf of the state, any county, or any local government for damages arising from the construction project or roadway conditions shall cease upon the acceptance by the Alabama Department of Transportation, such county, or such local government of such highway, road, or street project as being in substantial compliance with the contract documents, plans, and specifications governing the project
To provide that the responsibility and liability of any contractor or subcontractor, including its officers, directors, agents, and employees, who performs highway, road, or street repairs, construction or maintenance work for any injuries resulting from the condition of any highways, roads, or streets, which are constructed, repaired, or maintained for or on behalf of the state, county, or local government shall cease and be immediately terminated upon the acceptance by the Alabama Department of Transportation, such county, or such local government of such highway, road, or street project as being in substantial compliance with the contract documents, plans, and specifications governing the project.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2012 | Delivered to Governor at 3:10 p.m. on April 17, 2012 | |
| April 17, 2012 | Assigned Act No. 2012-225. | |
| April 17, 2012 | Signature Requested | |
| April 17, 2012 | Enrolled | |
| April 17, 2012 | Passed Second House | |
| April 12, 2012 | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 712 | |
| April 12, 2012 | Third Reading Passed | |
| March 22, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| March 14, 2012 | Engrossed | |
| March 14, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure | |
| March 8, 2012 | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 242 | |
| March 8, 2012 | Rules Petition to cease debate adopted Roll Call 240 | |
| March 8, 2012 | Scofield motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 241 | |
| March 8, 2012 | Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities first Substitute Offered | |
| March 8, 2012 | Third Reading Passed | |
| March 1, 2012 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and | |
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB139 Alabama 2012 Session - Enrolled |
| Bill Text | SB139 Alabama 2012 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | SB139 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |