HB467 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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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: This local Shelby County constitutional amendment would bring certain privately owned sewer systems that use public road rights‑of‑way under Public Service Commission regulation.
What This Bill Does
Currently, privately owned sewer systems are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for treatment and not by the Public Service Commission for rates and consumer protections. The bill would apply only in Shelby County and would require privately owned sewer systems that use public rights‑of‑way of public roads, discharge to Grade III or higher facilities per ADEM, and bill residential or commercial customers a flat fee or usage‑based fee to be certified and regulated by the Public Service Commission. The PSC would handle rates and consumer protections for these systems, and the implementation timing would be determined by the PSC. An election would be held to approve the constitutional amendment.

Who It Affects
Privately owned sewer system operators in Shelby County that meet the criteria (use public road rights‑of‑way, discharge to Grade III+ facilities, and charge flat or usage‑based rates).
Residential and commercial customers served by those systems, who would be under PSC rate regulation and consumer protections.
The Alabama Public Service Commission, which would certify and regulate these systems once the amendment is in effect.
Shelby County residents who vote on the constitutional amendment.

Key Provisions
Applies only in Shelby County.
Any privately owned plant, property, or facility for the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage that uses public rights‑of‑way of public roads for any part of its system, discharges to a Grade III or higher facility per ADEM, and has residential or commercial customers billed a flat service fee or based on water usage must be certified and regulated by the Public Service Commission.
Implementation of the amendment, whether gradual or all at once, shall be determined by the PSC.
An election to approve the amendment shall be held under Alabama election laws.

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