SB152 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 requiring a referendum before tolls may be imposed on interstate highway projects.

• Tolls cannot be fixed, charged, or collected for construction, renovation, or use of public roads, bridges, or tunnels on existing interstate highways without voter approval in the affected county or counties.

• The question of whether to implement tolls must be submitted to and approved by qualified electors in the county or counties where the tolled project will be located.

• An election on the proposed amendment shall be held according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.

• The ballot shall include a Yes/No choice on the amendment with a description of the referendum requirement for interstate toll projects.