Madison County Legislation

This bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the City of Owens Cross Roads in Madison County, Alabama. It achieves this by adding a specific parcel of land, identified as Parcel 22-09-32-0-001-034.000, to the city's corporate limits. The legislation requires a map of the proposed changes to be available for public review at the Madison County Probate Office and sets the official effective date for the expansion as October 1, 2026.

HB 337 proposes a constitutional amendment for Madison County, Alabama, to bring specific privately owned sewer systems under regulation by the Public Service Commission (PSC). It applies only to private sewer operators that: (1) use public roads for their systems, (2) discharge to certain wastewater facilities, and (3) charge flat or usage-based fees. These systems would then be regulated by the PSC for rates and service standards, though counties or municipalities with existing agreements with the sewer providers can opt out of PSC oversight for those customers. The amendment requires voter approval and includes a five-year restriction if a local government later seeks to revert to PSC regulation after opting out.

HB 595 is a local bill that alters the official boundaries of the City of New Hope in Madison County. It removes a specific territory, described by the centerline of an existing mountain roadbed, from the city's corporate limits. This action means that properties located within this defined area will no longer be considered part of the City of New Hope.

HB 583 amends existing law to update the compensation for the Sheriff of Madison County. It establishes a base annual salary of $170,000 for newly-elected sheriffs. The bill provides for a 7.5% salary increase for sheriffs re-elected to a second successive term and for any subsequent successive terms. It also specifies a salary adjustment for the individual serving as sheriff on June 1, 2025, bringing their salary to $170,000 and making them eligible for subsequent increases. The bill ensures the sheriff receives county employee benefits but no cost-of-living increases, with an effective date of June 1, 2025.