HB377 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Shelby Co, privately owned sewer systems that use public rights-of-way of public roads, req'd to be certified and regulated by PSC, const. amend.

Summary

A Shelby County constitutional amendment would bring certain privately owned sewer systems that use public road rights-of-way under the Public Service Commission's regulation.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the amendment would require PSC certification and regulation for privately owned sewer systems in Shelby County that use public rights-of-way and bill customers with flat fees or fees based on water usage. This would shift oversight of these systems from being regulated only for treatment by ADEM to also regulating rates and consumer protections through PSC. The change applies only to Shelby County and requires a local election to approve the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Privately owned sewer systems in Shelby County that use public rights-of-way of public roads and bill customers either flat fees or based on water usage (they would come under PSC oversight).
• Residents and businesses that receive service from those systems, as they would be subject to PSC regulation of rates and consumer protections.

Key Provisions

• Applies only in Shelby County.
• Any privately owned plant, property, or facility for collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage that uses public rights-of-way of public roads for any part of its system and serves residential or commercial customers billed a flat service fee or based on water usage must be certified and regulated by the Public Service Commission.
• Requires a local constitutional amendment to be approved by voters via a Shelby County election.
• The amendment would place these systems under PSC jurisdiction for certification and regulation (including rates and consumer protections).

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments