The bill amends the Code of Alabama 1975 by revising the election process for the chair and vice-chair of the Joint Transportation Committee, specifying that these positions are to be elected from the House and Senate members and rotated every two years within a quadrennium. It also clarifies the committee's duties, such as reviewing the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the transportation department's budget requests. The bill introduces changes like the deletion of the 30-day reporting requirement after the first quarterly meeting and extends the public availability of the report from 40 to 70 days after the second quarterly meeting. Additionally, it establishes that a quorum consists of 13 members and that missing two quarterly meetings in a year will result in forfeiture of a member's position.

SB233 prioritizes certain transportation projects, especially those affecting public safety and first responder vehicle operations, projects with an independent local assessment, and projects providing a county's first four-lane access to an interstate. The bill stipulates that it will take effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor or upon becoming law by other means.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-2-3, 29-2-4
Engrossed: 29-2-3, 29-2-4
Enrolled: 29-2-3, 29-2-4