SB98 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Scott Beason

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, power of eminent domain with approval of municipal council, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.

Summary

SB98 tightens control over municipal public housing authorities by requiring city council approval for eminent domain and adding notice requirements before property purchases in certain Class 3 municipalities.

What This Bill Does

The bill would allow a municipal public housing authority to use eminent domain only with the approval of the municipal council. In Class 3 municipalities (except those organized under Act 618 of 1973), the authority cannot exercise eminent domain and may purchase real property only after notifying surrounding property owners, with the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks before any binding purchase agreement. It also preserves existing restrictions on acquiring property already devoted to public use, property owned by cities within the authority’s boundaries, and property belonging to public utilities, which require city consent or regulatory approval.

Who It Affects

• Municipal public housing authorities - must obtain municipal council approval to use eminent domain and follow new notice/purchasing requirements in Class 3 municipalities.
• Surrounding property owners and residents in Class 3 municipalities - must be notified of proposed purchases, with a three-week newspaper publication before any binding purchase agreement.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 24-1-28 to require municipal council approval for eminent domain by municipal public housing authorities.
• In Class 3 municipalities (except Act 618 organized), restricts eminent domain and requires notice to surrounding property owners before real property purchase.
• Notice of proposed purchases in Class 3 municipalities must be published in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks prior to binding purchase agreements.
• Maintains existing limits: property within the authority’s boundaries requires consent from the city, and public utility property requires approval from the Public Service Commission or another regulatory body; sets effective date after governor's approval.

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