HB 86 — Relating to motor vehicles and traffic; to amend Sections 11-49-4, 32-5A-173, and 32-5A-176, Code of Alabama 1975; to prohibit a municipality from setting speed limits on county-maintained streets within its corporate limits; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.
Last action — Indefinitely Postpone
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill prohibits municipalities from setting speed limits on county-maintained streets.
This bill prevents municipalities from determining speed limits on streets maintained by the county. It also updates existing code language for clarity and consistency.
What this means for you
- Workers: You might experience changes in traffic patterns and speed regulations while commuting on county-maintained roads.
- Families: This may influence driving behaviors and safety considerations on county-maintained streets in your area.
Summary
Counties & Municipalities, prohibited municipalities from setting speed limits on county-maintained streets
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Amendments
2 amendments- Amendment XSHKZ7-1 Show changes
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Amendment C6D2QW-1 Show changes
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Action History
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On Third Reading in House of Origin
Sponsors
- Randy Wood · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 67 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 17 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 89 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 4% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 86 do?
- Counties & Municipalities, prohibited municipalities from setting speed limits on county-maintained streets
- Who sponsors HB 86?
- HB 86 is sponsored by Randy Wood (R).
- What is the current status of HB 86?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 86?
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