Alabama House of Representatives approves bill to reimburse public utilities for road projects

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 346

Last Updated: 4 months ago

Body Text Preview

The Alabama House of Representatives approved legislation last week to reimburse larger public utility companies whenever they spend money to accommodate projects from the Alabama Department of Transportation.

HB 542, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear, R-Smith Station, authorizes the state agency to reimburse utilities that have an annual gross income of at least $250 million for expenses whenever they need to move assets to accommodate one of ALDOT’s road projects.

“We have had a …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us