HB628 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Jefferson County prohibiting the county, municipalities, and local governmental entities from discriminating in offering residential garbage service to tenants of rental property.

• Requires that residential garbage service be offered to tenants on the same terms as offered to property owners, without requiring service to be in the owner's name.

• Does not impair obligations of contracts entered into before the amendment's effective date.

• Directs election officials to place the amendment on the ballot with a specified description and yes/no voting options, following Section 284.01 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.