The bill aims to repeal several outdated sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 specifically related to Etowah County. The sections being repealed include: Section 45-28-120, which mandated the county to pay health insurance premiums for laid-off employees; Section 45-28-140, which allowed the county commission to permit certain charitable and volunteer organizations to repair equipment and purchase fuel at cost; Section 45-28-160, which authorized the use of mechanical or facsimile signatures on county treasury warrants or checks; and Section 45-28-220, which required prior written approval from the Etowah County Commission for public concert or event licenses two weeks in advance.
The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, following its passage in the House on March 31, 2026, and in the Senate on April 9, 2026. The repeal of these sections is intended to streamline county regulations and remove provisions that are no longer relevant or necessary.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 45-28-120
Enrolled: 45-28-120