SB145 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Jackson Co., Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority, natural gas service, authorized to provide, const. amend.
Summary: A local constitutional amendment to allow the Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority in Jackson County to provide natural gas service within its service area.
What This Bill Does
If approved, the amendment would authorize the Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority to provide natural gas services and operate a natural gas system in Jackson County within its service area. It would give the authority and its board all powers necessary to carry out this purpose, including the ability to amend the authority's articles of incorporation as needed. The change requires a public election under Alabama law to approve the amendment, with a ballot describing the amendment and options to vote Yes or No.

Who It Affects
Jackson County residents and businesses within the authority's service area who could gain access to natural gas service.
Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority and its board, which would gain new authority and governance powers to provide natural gas service and potentially amend its articles of incorporation.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority to provide natural gas services and operate a natural gas system in Jackson County within the service area of the authority.
Grants the authority and its board all powers necessary to accomplish this purpose, including the authority to amend the articles of incorporation as needed.
Requires an election to approve the proposed constitutional amendment under Section 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution, with ballot language describing the amendment and Yes/No options.

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Subjects: Constitutional Amendments