HB389 would remove the requirement that the Mobile County Judge of Probate approve certain property sales and leases by the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners.
It allows the Board to approve its own property sales and leases under defined voting thresholds rather than needing probate approval. Specifically, for property valued at $5,000 or less, four board members must agree to the sale or lease; for property valued over $5,000, the sale or lease must receive the unanimous approval of the Board. The bill also preserves the board's broader authority to manage and finance school property, including purchasing, leasing, insuring, investing funds, and employing security staff, within specified limits.
Forwarded to Governor on May 3, 2017 at 5:49 p.m. on May 3, 2017.
Assigned Act No. 2017-303.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 860
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation, Mobile County
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 575
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Mobile County Legislation
Source: Alabama Legislature