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AL HB436

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ben Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Lauderdale County Electric Board to operate the electricity distribution system in Lauderdale County, effective July 1, 2025.

  • Board shall consist of five members: two appointed by Florence City Council, two appointed by Lauderdale County Commission, and one appointed on a rotating basis by both entities with the first term to be appointed by the County Commission.

  • Transfers all duties, assets, employees, books, records, funds, and equipment of the City of Florence Electricity Department to the new board, with employees maintaining current salaries, benefits, and seniority.

  • Board members must be qualified electors of Lauderdale County and cannot be current or former employees of the electricity department or municipal/county officials.

  • Amendment requires voter approval and shall be self-executing, though the Legislature may enact additional local acts to modify specific provisions.

Legislative Description

Lauderdale County, Electric Utility Board, establishment, members, transfer of City of Florence Electric Department to board, board members appointed by City Council of Florence and Lauderdale County Commission, Constitutional Amendment.

Lauderdale County

Last Action

Pending House Local Legislation

4/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation4/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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