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AL HB516

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Juandalynn Givan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands audit authority of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts to include local water boards and authorities organized under Title 11 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which were previously exempt
  • Removes the exemption that protected public water supply systems, waterworks plants, and water distribution systems owned by municipalities, counties, or public corporations organized under Title 11
  • Allows the department to conduct one routine audit and one additional audit if fraud or mismanagement is suspected for any corporation providing water service
  • Permits the department to charge reasonable fees for audits and examinations
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Water boards; expand types of water boards that Department of Examiners of Public Accounts may audit

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Last Action

Pending House State Government

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/26/2026

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