SB29 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Municipal public housing authorities, exercise of power of eminent domain with approval of municipal council, Sec. 24-1-28 am'd.

Summary

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

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would restrict when municipal public housing authorities can use eminent domain by requiring council approval and a council-approved resolution declaring the project in the public interest. The authority would then be able to acquire property by eminent domain following Title 18, including property already used for public purposes, but not property owned by a city or government without consent, and not utility property without approval from the Public Service Commission or other regulator. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Municipal public housing authorities, which would have to obtain municipal council approval before using eminent domain and follow the new process.
• Cities within the authority's boundaries, other government entities, property owners, and public utilities, which would face consent requirements for certain acquisitions and may require PSC or regulatory approval for utility properties.

Key Provisions

• The authority may exercise eminent domain only with the approval of the municipal council and after the council adopts a resolution declaring the acquisition in the public interest and necessary for public use, following the process in Title 18.
• Property acquired by eminent domain cannot include property belonging to cities within the authority's boundaries or to any government without consent, and cannot include property belonging to a public utility without the approval of the Public Service Commission or other regulatory body; property already devoted to public use may be acquired.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Housing Authorities