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HB 141ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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Alabama HB 141 Raises Utility Board Director Fees and Extends Terms in Small Municipalities

Original title: Public utilities; maximum fees payable to directors of certain public utility corporations increased, terms of certain directors extended

Last action · April 17, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Chip Brown

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What This Bill Does

Alabama HB 141 raises the maximum meeting fees for directors of municipal public utility boards in municipalities with populations under 5,000, lifting the chair's per-meeting cap from $600 to $1,200 and other members' caps from $400 to $600, while extending terms for board members whose expirations precede those of extended municipal governing bodies. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Why it matters

Utility board members in small Alabama municipalities are eligible for increased meeting compensation and extended terms, affecting local governance structures and municipal operating costs.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Utility board directors in municipalities under 5,000 population

Their maximum per-meeting compensation caps and annual earning limits are increased.

Directly affected

Municipal governing bodies under 5,000 population

They gain the authority to set new fee caps up to the statutory maximums and may increase board size from five to seven members.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the increased utility board meeting fees?

Directors and chairs of public utility boards in municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 according to the most recent .

What are the new maximum per-meeting fee limits for small municipalities?

The chair may receive up to $1,200 per meeting attended (capped at $7,200 per year), and other members may receive up to $600 per meeting attended (capped at $7,200 per year).

Are board members reimbursed for expenses?

Yes, all members of the board of directors are reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Can municipal officers serve on utility boards?

Yes, municipal officers may serve, subject to board approval and limits on the total number of municipal officers allowed on the board.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Apr 17, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Apr 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Apr 9, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Apr 9, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Apr 9, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Apr 9, 2026House
Enrolled

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Apr 9, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Apr 9, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Apr 9, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1320
Mar 10, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Mar 10, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Feb 26, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government
Feb 26, 2026House
Engrossed
Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 638
Feb 26, 2026House
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 637
Feb 26, 2026House
County and Municipal Government Engrossed Substitute Offered
Feb 26, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Jan 21, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on County and Municipal Government

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Birmingham, Chip Brown, Prichard and 4 more

locationBirmingham“City exempt from amendatory fee provisions”Map →

PersonChip Brown“Representative sponsoring HB 141”Map →

locationPrichard“City exempt from certain board restrictions”Map →

locationJefferson County“County subject to specific utility board fee provisions”Map →

locationFranklin County“County subject to specific utility board fee provisions”Map →

locationMontgomery“City exempt from certain board restrictions”Map →

PersonJohn Treadwell“Clerk of the House of Representatives”Map →

Sources

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alison.legislature.state.al.us

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