HB423 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Transportation Dept., uncontested claims against dept., procedures for payment outside of Board of Adjustment, Sec. 23-1-40 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets Alabama's Department of Transportation pay small uncontested claims up to $5,000 without State Board of Adjustment approval.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay uncontested claims up to $5,000 per claim without approval from the State Board of Adjustment. It applies to claims for injury to a person or property or for unpaid vendor invoices, as long as the department determines the claim is just. Payments must be approved by the Director and issued by the Comptroller within 30 days. Contested claims still go to the State Board of Adjustment, and submitting a claim under this provision tolls the applicable statute of limitations.

Who It Affects
Department of Transportation: gains authority to pay small uncontested claims up to $5,000 without SBA approval, with required internal procedures and director-level approval.
Individuals or businesses submitting uncontested claims (for injury, property damage, or unpaid vendor invoices): may receive payment up to $5,000 per claim without SBA approval if the claim is deemed just.
State Board of Adjustment: continues to handle contested claims, with a reduced role for uncontested claims.
Comptroller: must process and issue payments within 30 days after the DOT approves a claim.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to pay uncontested claims up to $5,000 per claim without approval of the State Board of Adjustment.
Eligible uncontested claims include injury to a person or property or unpaid vendor invoices; the department must determine the claim is just.
Claims require prior approval by the Director of Transportation or designee; the Comptroller must issue payment within 30 days of receipt.
Contested claims remain subject to the State Board of Adjustment; submitting a claim tolls the statute of limitations (41-9-65).
The act amends Section 23-1-40 and becomes effective 180 days after the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Transportation Department