The bill amends Section 11-49-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit municipalities from imposing certain fees or charges on natural or manufactured gas utilities when granting consent to use public streets and places. Specifically, it states that these utilities, which are under the general supervision of the Alabama Public Service Commission and subject to a privilege or license tax, cannot have their fees increased after December 31, 2025, unless approved by a majority of qualified electors in the municipality. The bill also makes technical revisions to update the existing code language.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that municipalities retain the right to charge franchise fees for the use of public spaces by electric suppliers and gas utilities, as well as to impose reasonable permit fees for health, safety, and welfare regulations. It ensures that existing franchise agreements and liabilities remain unaffected by the new provisions. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.