HB168 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a municipal public housing authority may exercise the power of eminent domain
This bill would also provide that a public housing authority in certain Class 3 municipalities may exercise the power of eminent domain only with the approval of the governing body of the municipality
This bill would authorize a municipal public housing authority in certain Class 3 municipalities to purchase property for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners. This bill would provide that notice would be given by first class mail
To amend Section 24-1-28, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to municipal public housing authorities; to restrict public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities from exercising the power of eminent domain except with approval of the governing body of the municipality; to authorize a municipal public housing authority in certain Class 3 municipalities to purchase property only for public housing purposes and after notice to certain property owners; and to provide for the manner in which notice shall be given.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
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| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on County and Municipal Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB168 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |