HB585 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan BakerRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Brewton, Development Authority, provisions limiting operations to central business district and industrial park removed, Secs. 45-27A-31, 45-27A-31.01, 45-27A-31.08 am'd.
Summary: HB585 broadens the Brewton Development Authority’s role by removing limits that allowed it to operate only in the central business district and the industrial park.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends sections related to the Brewton Development Authority to delete restrictions that confined its operations to the central business district and the industrial park. This change is intended to allow the authority to pursue projects beyond those areas to support citywide economic development. The bill also preserves the authority’s broad powers (such as financing, leasing, borrowing, acquiring property, and entering contracts) to carry out projects, and it becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Brewton Development Authority – gains expanded latitude to undertake projects beyond the central business district and industrial park and retains broad financing, property, and contractual powers.
City of Brewton and its residents – potential for wider economic development opportunities and investment beyond the CBD and industrial park, with possible impacts on jobs and local commerce.

Key Provisions
Deletes provisions limiting the authority's operations to the central business district and industrial park.
Amends Sections 45-27A-31, 45-27A-31.01, and 45-27A-31.08 to reflect broader operation scope for the Brewton Development Authority.
Maintains the authority's broad powers to finance, acquire, lease, mortgage, contract, and manage projects to further public purposes.
Effective date: immediately following 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: Escambia County