SB575 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Alabama Public Service, to regulate waste collection companies, Sec. 37-1-80.2 added

Summary

The bill would require the Alabama Public Service Commission to approve the rates charged by waste management companies for collecting and transporting nonhazardous waste.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section to Alabama law that makes PSC approval mandatory for these rates at all times. It uses existing definitions of garbage and household waste. If enacted, any rate changes by waste management companies would need PSC approval before taking effect.

Who It Affects

• Waste management companies, whose collection and transportation rates would be reviewed and must be approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission.
• Residents and businesses that use waste collection services, whose future rate changes would require PSC approval and could affect how much they pay.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new section 37-1-80.2 requiring the Alabama Public Service Commission to approve the rates charged by waste management companies for collection and transportation of garbage, household waste, and other nonhazardous nonmedical solid waste.
• Defines garbage and household waste using the definitions from Section 22-27-2 to ensure consistent terminology.
• Establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or other means by law).

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Subjects

Public Service Commission