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AL HB471
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chip Brown
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AI Summary
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Removes prohibition that prevented state and local officers from serving on the board of directors of local water, sewer, and fire protection authorities.
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Changes director selection process from "elected" to "appointed" by the respective county or municipal governing bodies.
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Maintains existing board structure requirements including initial three-member boards, staggered six-year terms, and vacancy-filling procedures.
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Preserves compensation limits for directors at $400 per meeting (maximum $4,800 per year) and chairs at $600 per meeting (maximum $7,200 per year).
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Becomes effective on October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Local water, sewer, and fire protection authorities; prohibition on officers serving on board of directors of authority removed
Counties & Municipalities
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
4/29/2025