SB139 Alabama 2019 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the state and its political subdivisions must first secure an appraisal to determine the value of real property before acquiring rights-of-way from private landowners.
This bill would allow the state and its political subdivisions to utilize the federal concept of waiver valuations, in lieu of an appraisal, to determine the value of real property for the purposes of right-of-way acquisitions.
To amend Sections 18-1A-3 and 18-1A-22, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to condemnation actions by the state and its political subdivisions; to define terms; and to allow waiver valuations to be used in lieu of appraisals to determine real property values for the purposes of right-of-way acquisitions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
| April 16, 2019 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 266 |
| April 16, 2019 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| April 3, 2019 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 19, 2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB139 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature