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AL HB210

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

James Hanes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2020

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama's Constitution of 1901 prohibiting tolls on public roads, bridges, tunnels, or interstate highways unless approved by voters in affected counties

  • Requires voter approval to be obtained in the county or counties where the tolled project will be constructed, renovated, or used

  • Amendment becomes effective upon ratification by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure

  • Election on the proposed amendment shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws

  • Election officials must assign a ballot number and display the amendment's description with Yes/No voting options

Legislative Description

Highways, roads, and bridges, referendum required in affected county prior to tolling an existing interstate highway, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

2/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure2/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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