Signed by Governor Kay Ivey

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and restructures the governance of large municipal water systems in Alabama.

Highlights:

• Amends and restructures the governance of large municipal water systems in Alabama (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill apply to municipal water works boards that serve customers across four or more counties beyond the one where the authorizing city is located (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires converting such entities into regional boards (Sec. 1-4).

• Establishes new rules for board member appointments, qualifications, and terms (Sec. 1-4).

• Authorizes and implements stricter ethics and financial reporting requirements and outlines specific board duties (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that certain board positions require financial, engineering, or general business backgrounds and sets initial staggered terms before transitioning to 5-year terms, with a limit of 2 full terms, and directors will receive $2,000 per month plus expenses (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and restructures the governance of large municipal water systems in Alabama.

Highlights:

• Amends and restructures the governance of large municipal water systems in Alabama (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill apply to municipal water works boards that serve customers across four or more counties beyond the one where the authorizing city is located (Sec. 1-4).

• Requires converting such entities into regional boards (Sec. 1-4).

• Establishes new rules for board member appointments, qualifications, and terms (Sec. 1-4).

• Authorizes and implements stricter ethics and financial reporting requirements and outlines specific board duties (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that certain board positions require financial, engineering, or general business backgrounds and sets initial staggered terms before transitioning to 5-year terms, with a limit of 2 full terms, and directors will receive $2,000 per month plus expenses (Sec. 1-4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text