The bill amends Section 11-98-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow two or more 911 districts to enter into contracts to jointly provide services, with the requirement that each district must be lawfully authorized to exercise the power or service that is the subject of the contract. Before entering into such a contract, each district board of commissioners must hold a public hearing. The bill also makes several changes to the existing language of the law, including removing the word "complete" from the phrase "complete and sole authority," updating the language to a more current style, deleting duplicative language, and making technical revisions. It includes provisions for the bonding of board members and directors, the formation of a nonprofit public corporation by the board, and the requirement for certain actions to be presented to the creating authority for approval. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Governor.

HB307 has been processed through the legislative procedure in the House of Representatives, with its first reading on March 7, 2024, and referral to the committee on Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. It was amended on the second reading, placed on the calendar on March 21, 2024, and passed with an amendment on April 4, 2024, with a unanimous vote. The summary does not detail the specific amendment made during the second reading or the exact changes to the current law. The bill's progress is recorded by the clerk of the House, John Treadwell, but the summary does not indicate whether the bill has been enacted into law or if it is pending further action.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-98-4
Engrossed: 11-98-4