HB210 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Highways, roads, and bridges, referendum required in affected county prior to tolling an existing interstate highway, const. amend.

Summary

It would require local voter approval in the affected county before any toll can be charged for roads, bridges, tunnels, or interstates in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

HB 210 would add a constitutional amendment to prohibit tolls for constructing, renovating, or using a public road, bridge, tunnel, or interstate highway (or a section of one) unless approved by the qualified electors in the county or counties where the tolled project will be built, renovated, or used. Tolls could not be fixed, charged, or collected without this local voter approval. The amendment would take effect upon ratification and follow existing state election laws for any election on the measure.

Who It Affects

• Qualified electors (voters) in the county or counties where the tolled project will be constructed, renovated, or used — they would vote yes or no on tolls.
• Road users and residents in those counties who would potentially pay tolls on tolled roads, since tolls could only be charged if approved by local voters.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits any toll from being fixed, charged, or collected for the construction, renovation, or use of a public road, bridge, tunnel, or interstate highway, or a section of one, unless approved by the qualified electors in the affected county or counties.
• Requires tolls to be approved by a vote of the qualified electors in the county or counties where the tolled project will be constructed, renovated, or used.
• Allows the election to occur under existing election laws, with the amendment taking effect upon ratification and requiring a ballot description and Yes/No choices.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments