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AL SB575

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Whatley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Requires waste management companies to obtain approval from the Alabama Public Service Commission for rates charged on collection and transportation of garbage, household waste, and other nonhazardous and nonmedical solid waste.

  • Defines "garbage" and "household waste" by reference to subdivisions (11) and (16) of Section 22-27-2 of the Alabama Code.

  • Changes existing law that currently exempts waste management company rates from Public Service Commission approval.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and Governor approval, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Alabama Public Service, to regulate waste collection companies, Sec. 37-1-80.2 added

Public Service Commission

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities

5/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities5/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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