HB595 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will AinsworthLt. Governor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Marshall Co., wastewater systems, privately owned, subject to oversight by Public Service Commission

Summary

HB595 would bring certain privately-owned Marshall County wastewater systems under the oversight and rate-approval authority of the Alabama Public Service Commission.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies to privately-owned wastewater systems in Marshall County that serve developments, discharge wastewater directly to surface waters, are regulated by the Department of Environmental Management, and serve fewer than 200 customers. The Public Service Commission would create and enforce rules to certify and monitor the economic viability of these systems. It requires that the rates charged to customers be approved by the PSC under utility rules. The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Privately-owned wastewater systems in Marshall County meeting the specified criteria, because they would come under PSC oversight and rate regulation.
• Customers of those systems, because the rates they pay would require PSC approval.

Key Provisions

• Applicability: Targets Marshall County wastewater systems that serve developments, discharge to surface waters, are regulated by the DEM, and have fewer than 200 customers.
• The PSC must promulgate and enforce rules to certify and monitor the economic viability of these systems.
• The PSC must approve rates charged to customers for wastewater service under its utility rules.
• Effective date: the act becomes law immediately after the governor approves it.

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

Subjects

Marshall County