HB505 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Shelby Co., privately owned sewer systems using public rights-of-way of public roads, required to be regulated and certified by PSC, const. amend.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, privately owned sewer
systems, with certain exceptions, are regulated by
the Alabama Department of Environmental Management
with regard to sewage treatment, but are not
regulated by the Public Service Commission with
regard to rates and consumer protection</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill proposes a local constitutional
amendment for Shelby County, to bring certain
privately owned sewer systems that use public
rights-of-way of public roads under the
jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission under
certain conditions</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to Shelby County, to propose a local
constitutional amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of
1901, relating to privately owned sewer systems; to bring
certain privately owned sewer systems that use public
rights-of-way of public roads under the jurisdiction of the
Public Service Commission under certain conditions.
</p>
Subjects
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Shelby County Legislation |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB505 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |