HB428 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rich Wingo
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Tuscaloosa 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: Local constitutional amendment in Tuscaloosa County to bring certain privately owned sewer systems that use public road rights‑of‑way under Public Service Commission regulation.
What This Bill Does
If approved, the amendment would require PSC certification and regulation for privately owned sewer systems in Tuscaloosa County that use public rights‑of‑way and bill residential or commercial customers with flat fees or water usage charges. It would move regulatory oversight for these systems to the Public Service Commission (instead of just treatment regulation by ADEM). The change would be decided by a public election to adopt the amendment.

Who It Affects
Privately owned sewer system operators in Tuscaloosa County that use public rights‑of‑way and bill customers via flat fees or water usage—would become regulated and certified by the Public Service Commission.
Customers (residents and businesses) served by those systems in Tuscaloosa County—would be subject to PSC oversight for rates and consumer protections.

Key Provisions
Only applies in Tuscaloosa County.
Covers privately owned plants, property, or facilities for the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage that use public rights‑of‑way of public roads (directly or via lease/contract) and bill residential or commercial customers with a flat service fee or a fee based on water usage.
Those systems would be certified and regulated by the Public Service Commission.
Requires an election to approve the amendment and sets the ballot description language.

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