SB234 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Sam GivhanSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Public contracts, county public building authorities, exemption provided
Summary: SB234 adds county public building authorities to the exemptions from competitive bidding for certain industrial development contracts.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 41-16-51 to include county public building authorities in the existing list of exemptions from competitive bidding for contracts to purchase or construct plants, buildings, or facilities designed for industrial development. This means these authorities could award eligible contracts without following the standard competitive bidding process. The changes take effect on June 1, 2024, and violations of the bidding exemptions could render contracts void and may expose violators to a Class C felony.

Who It Affects
County public building authorities in Alabama, who would gain the ability to exempt certain industrial development contracts from competitive bidding.
Contractors, vendors, and private firms that bid on or supply goods and services to these authorities, who may win contracts without competitive bidding if the purchase or construction falls under the exemption.

Key Provisions
Adds county public building authorities to the exemptions from competitive bidding for contracts related to industrial development under Section 41-16-51.
Keeps the existing list of exemptions and extends them to include county authorities for purchase or construction of plants, buildings, or facilities for industrial development, effective June 1, 2024.
Contracts entered in violation of the bidding exemptions remain void, and violators could be guilty of a Class C felony.

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Subjects: Competitive Bidding