HB267 Summary

• Proposes a local constitutional amendment for Tuscaloosa County to bring certain privately owned sewer systems under Public Service Commission jurisdiction for rate and consumer protection regulation.

• Applies to privately owned sewer plants, properties, or facilities that use public rights-of-way of public roads for collection or disposal systems and serve residential or commercial customers in Lake View city limits or unincorporated Tuscaloosa County areas.

• Affected sewer systems must have customers billed either a flat service fee or a fee based on water usage to be subject to Public Service Commission certification and regulation.

• Amendment requires a local election to be held in accordance with Sections 284 and 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.

• Election ballot shall include the proposed amendment with "Yes" and "No" options and describe it as relating to bringing certain privately owned sewer systems under Public Service Commission jurisdiction in Lake View.