To amend Section 2 of Act 634 of the 1951 Regular Session (Acts 1951, p. 1089), as amended by Act 630 of th...
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SB 296 — To amend Section 2 of Act 634 of the 1951 Regular Session (Acts 1951, p. 1089), as amended by Act 630 of the 1967 Regular Session (Acts 1967, p. 1435), relating to zoning regulations of the county commission in the unincorporated area of the county in all counties having a population of 400,000 or more according to the 1940 or any succeeding Federal census; and to further provide the remedies and penalties for violations.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.
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Summary
Penalties increased for zoning ordinance violations.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
112 added · 85 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 296 includes more detailed language about the penalties for violating zoning regulations in Alabama counties with populations over 400,000. This amendment clarifies what constitutes illegal construction or land use under the zoning laws, which may help local authorities enforce regulations more effectively. This change is significant because it aims to provide clearer rules and consequences for land use, potentially improving community planning and safety.
SB296 INTRODUCEDENROLLED 2B65KK-12B65KK-2 By Senator Coleman-Madison (N & P) RFD:
04-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 2B65KK-1SB296 05/04/2023Enrolled FCEnrolled, (L)crAn 2023-1944Act, 2 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 6 To amend Section 2 of Act 634 of the 1951 Regular Session (Acts 1951, p.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any such regulation, provision, or amendment, shall be guilty of a Page 1 SB296 INTRODUCED misdeameanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, or imprisoned not more than 10 days, or both Class B misdemeanor, as amended.
Each and every day during which such illegal erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, use, or Page 1 SB296 Enrolled occupancy continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
In case any building or structure is, or is proposed to be, erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, used, or occupied or any land is, or is proposed to be, used or occupied in violation of this Act act or of any regulation or provision of any resolution, or amendment thereof, enacted or adopted by the governing body of such the county under the authority granted by this Act act, said the Building Commissioner of the county in which such the building, structure, or land is situated, may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, may institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate action or actions, proceeding or proceedings in his or her capacity as such the Building Commissioner (that which is, in his or her name as Building Commissioner), to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such the unlawful erection, construction, Page 2 SB296 INTRODUCED reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, use, or occupancy.
(b) The said Building Commissioner may, in his or her capacity as such Building Commissioner (that is, in his name as Building Commissioner), intervene in any action, suit, or other proceedings wherein there is involved any violation of Page 2 SB296 Enrolled this Act act, or of any regulation or provision of any resolution, or amendment thereof, enacted or adopted by the governing body of such the county under the authority of this Act act.
Page 3 SB296 Enrolled 75 ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate 79 81 ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives 84 SB296 Senate 18-May-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
90 Patrick Harris, Secretary.
93 95 House of Representatives Passed:
01-Jun-23 99 By:
Senator Coleman-Madison Page 4
Action History
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- Linda Coleman-Madison · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
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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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| R | 18 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
| % of votes cast | 24% | 0% | 0% | 76% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Not Voting |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Not Voting |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Not Voting |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 296 do?
- Penalties increased for zoning ordinance violations.
- Who sponsors SB 296?
- SB 296 is sponsored by Linda Coleman-Madison (D).
- What is the current status of SB 296?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.
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