SB423 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment to Alabama's Constitution of 1901 affecting Blount County municipalities.

• Prohibits any municipality not located entirely in Blount County from imposing municipal ordinances or regulations in its police jurisdiction within Blount County, including taxes, zoning, planning, sanitation regulations, and inspection services.

• Prohibits municipalities restricted by this amendment from providing regulatory functions, police or fire protection services in their police jurisdiction located in Blount County, except for public safety mutual aid.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Amendment 555 and Alabama's election laws, with ballot language describing the amendment's substance.

• The bill passed the Senate on April 6, 2010 and the House of Representatives on April 21, 2010.