Mobile County; certain boards of water and sewer commissioners required to convey conservation easements on certain real property
This bill requires certain Mobile County water and sewer commissioners to transfer conservation easements on over 100 specific real property parcels to qualified conservation organizations by October 1, 2027. The easements must be conveyed to charitable entities that protect natural resources, agricultural land, or historical features, while excluding certain areas like road rights of way. The legislation defines conservation easement holders as organizations dedicated to preserving open space, environmental quality, or cultural assets, and applies to boards established under existing state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Mobile County Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Pringle
RRepublican
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