The bill amends Section 45-38-71.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically for Lamar County, to revise the process for personal property auctions conducted by the county commission. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for public advertisement of property sales in a newspaper for four consecutive weeks, reducing it to two weeks, and eliminating the need for statewide advertisement. Additionally, the bill allows for the sale of tangible personal property through online auctions without any publication requirement, while still mandating that a list of auctioned items be available at the county commission's offices.

Furthermore, the bill makes several technical revisions to update the language of the existing code. It replaces the term "equipment, or other items" with "or tangible personal property" and modifies the language regarding the trade-in value of property. The penalties for violations of this section have also been removed, shifting the focus to civil actions that can be brought by taxpayers or unsuccessful bidders to challenge contracts made in violation of the amended provisions. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-38-71, 45-38-71
Enrolled: 45-38-71, 45-38-71