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AL HB468

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Prince Chestnut

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with 7,500 residents or less may authorize municipal officeholders to serve on municipal planning commissions, removing the current prohibition under Section 11-52-3 of the Alabama Code.

  • County commissions may authorize municipal officers to serve on boards of directors for county water, sewer, or fire protection authorities, though state and county officers remain prohibited from such service.

  • County or municipal officials may be appointed to solid waste disposal districts or authorities, provided they do not serve on the appointing or governing authority making the appointment.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026.

  • Passed the Alabama House on March 10, 2026 with unanimous support (104-0).

Legislative Description

Local commissions and authorities; prohibition on officers serving on commission or board of directors of authority removed for certain municipalities

Counties & Municipalities

Last Action

Pending Senate County and Municipal Government

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government3/11/2026
County and Municipal Government2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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