HB505 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Water authorities; regulation by Public Service Commission for certain authorities authorized.

Summary

HB 505 would bring a specific group of water authorities in Alabama under the regulation of the Public Service Commission.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it makes certain water authorities subject to PSC oversight under Title 37. These are authorities that had fewer than 7,500 customers in 2017 and had more than $5 million in cash, cash equivalents, or securities after January 1, 2018. The Commission would determine how to implement this regulation, and the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Water authorities organized under Article 1, Chapter 88 that meet the two criteria (fewer than 7,500 clients in 2017 and >$5 million in cash/assets after Jan 1, 2018) — they would be regulated by the PSC.
• Residents and customers who rely on those water authorities — they would be subject to PSC oversight of their water service.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding existing exemption, certain water authorities meeting the criteria would be regulated by the Public Service Commission under Title 37.
• Eligibility criteria: authorities with fewer than 7,500 clients in 2017 and holding more than $5,000,000 in cash, cash equivalents, or securities after January 1, 2018.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or becoming law).
• Implementation: the PSC would determine how to implement the regulation for these authorities.

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

Subjects

Water Authorities