HB182 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Juandalynn GivanRod ScottMerika ColemanMary MooreLawrence McAdory

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Jefferson Co., co. commission, continuing authority to set sewer rates

Summary

HB182 confirms Jefferson County's continuing authority to set sewer rates and allows considering customers' ability to pay.

What This Bill Does

It applies only in Jefferson County. It states the Jefferson County Commission retains the right to set sewer rates within the county, regardless of any prior action. It allows the commission to consider the ability of sewer customers to pay when setting rates. It becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor, or its becoming law without such approval.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County residents and businesses that pay sewer rates, as affordability may be considered in rate setting.
• Jefferson County Commission and county government, which retains the authority to set sewer rates.

Key Provisions

• Preserves the Jefferson County Commission's authority to set sewer rates within Jefferson County, regardless of prior actions.
• Allows the commission to consider the ability of sewer customers to pay when setting rates.
• States the act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor, or upon becoming law.

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Subjects

Jefferson County