Senate Bill 334 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Shelby County; sale of solid waste commodities authorized, distribution of proceeds provided for

Summary

Allows Shelby County to sell gas, minerals, and other commodities produced by its landfill operations, with proceeds funding waste management and landfill projects.

What This Bill Does

The county commission can authorize sales of landfill-derived commodities to public or private parties. Sales must use free and open competitive bidding with sealed bids to the lowest responsible bidder. Contracts for sale can last up to 20 years. Proceeds go to the Shelby County General Fund and must be used for solid waste collection and disposal, landfill maintenance and construction (including the landfill gas collection system), and other legally allowed purposes.

Who It Affects

• Shelby County Commission and county government: can authorize and oversee sales of landfill-derived gas, minerals, or other commodities.
• Public and private buyers: may bid on and purchase the commodities produced by the landfill.
• General Fund of Shelby County and county taxpayers: proceeds from sales will fund waste management and landfill projects.
• Landfill operations and waste management programs: may receive funding for maintenance, construction, and gas collection systems.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Shelby County Commission to authorize the sale of gas, minerals, or other commodities produced by the county's landfill operations.
• Sales must be conducted under free and open competitive bidding, with sealed bids to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
• Contracts for the sale of commodities may not exceed 20 years.
• Proceeds from the sale must be deposited into the Shelby County General Fund.
• Proceeds must be used for solid waste collection and disposal, landfill maintenance and construction (including the landfill gas collection system), and other legally allowed purposes.
• The act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 3, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Shelby County