HB538 Alabama 2017 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Alan BootheRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2017
- Title
- Pike Co., board of education, insurance of school buildings and property through State Insurance Fund or private company authorized
- Summary
HB538 lets the Pike County Board of Education choose to insure school buildings and property through the State Insurance Fund or a private insurance company, based on which offers the best coverage.
What This Bill DoesIt authorizes the Pike County Board of Education to insure county school buildings and property through the State Insurance Fund or a private insurer. The board can pick the option that provides the best coverage. The bill takes effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or once it becomes law.
Who It Affects- Pike County Board of Education: gains authority to choose between the State Insurance Fund and a private insurer for insuring school buildings and property.
- Pike County school buildings and property: will be insured under either the State Insurance Fund or a private insurance company, depending on which option provides better coverage.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Authorizes the Pike County Board of Education to insure county school buildings and property through the State Insurance Fund or a private insurance company, whichever offers better coverage.
- Effective date: immediate after passage and governor's approval, or when it becomes law.
- Subjects
- Pike County
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 5:27 p.m. on May 9, 2017.
Assigned Act No. 2017-308.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 945
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
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 644
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 Local Legislation
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature