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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 656 requires local government approval for water and sewer boards to sell or develop real property in counties with Class 2 municipalities
Last action · March 31, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Chris Pringle
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What This Bill Would Do
Alabama HB 656 requires water and sewer boards located in counties containing a to obtain approval from all local governing bodies with jurisdiction before selling, conveying, or developing board-owned real property. This approval must follow formal notice and a public hearing, taking effect on October 1, 2026.
Local governments gain veto power and public hearing oversight over property transactions and development projects undertaken by water and sewer boards in specific Alabama counties.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
boards of water and sewer commissioners
Must secure local government approval and hold public hearings before selling or developing any real property they own.
local governing bodies
Gain the authority to review, approve, or disapprove real property sales and development proposals by water and sewer boards in their jurisdiction after public notice and a hearing.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Mar 31, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Mar 31, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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