SB273 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Joint road improvement authorities, provide for method of incorporation, powers, duties, provide for reincorporation of certain existing road improvement commissions

Summary

SB273 creates joint road improvement authorities formed by counties and participating municipalities to fund and manage road improvements, with authority to issue bonds and reincorporate existing commissions.

What This Bill Does

It would establish joint road improvement authorities by counties and participating municipalities and set out how they are formed and governed. It would provide a process to reincorporate and validate existing road improvement commissions in counties with a Class 4 municipality, transferring their duties and assets to the new authority. It would authorize the authorities to issue bonds, grant funds, accept gifts, and manage finances and property, including exemptions from certain taxes and the ability to pledge bonds as security. It would also outline dissolution rules and ensure governance through a board of directors, officers, and committees.

Who It Affects

• Counties and participating municipalities: they would form and participate in a joint road improvement authority, approve articles, fund operations, and potentially pledge their credit and oversee dissolution.
• Existing road improvement commissions in counties containing a Class 4 municipality: they could be reincorporated into the new authority with retroactive validation, transferring their powers, assets, and related duties to the authority.

Key Provisions

• Establishment and incorporation process for joint road improvement authorities, including reincorporation of existing road improvement commissions in counties with Class 4 municipalities.
• Bond issuance and financing powers for authorities, including tax exemptions, asset transfers upon dissolution, investments, and security provisions.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Authorities