Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

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.

Last action — Enacted as 2023-425

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2023. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Penalties increased for zoning ordinance violations.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

112 added · 85 removed

Plain-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.

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SB296 INTRODUCED 2B65KK-1 By Senator Coleman-Madison (N & P) RFD:
SB296 ENROLLED 2B65KK-2 By Senator Coleman-Madison (N & P) RFD:
04-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 2B65KK-1 05/04/2023 FC (L)cr 2023-1944 2 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 6 To amend Section 2 of Act 634 of the 1951 Regular Session (Acts 1951, p.
04-May-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 SB296 Enrolled Enrolled, An Act, 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.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any such regulation, provision, or amendment, shall be guilty of a 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 occupancy continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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.
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, 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 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.
(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.
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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
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Action History

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Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay · 80 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2003
R 180053
D 40022
Total 240078
% of votes cast 24%0%0%76%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Wood (D) — Yea
Corey Harbison — Not Voting
Cynthia Almond — Yea
John W. Rogers — Not Voting
Randall Shedd — Not Voting
Adline Clarke D Not Voting
Anthony Daniels D Not Voting
Artis 'A.J.' McCampbell D Not Voting
Barbara Boyd D Not Voting
Barbara Drummond D Not Voting
Berry Forte D Yea
Chris England D Not Voting
Curtis Travis D Not Voting
Jeremy Gray D Not Voting
Juandalynn Givan D Yea
Kelvin Lawrence D Not Voting
Kenyatté Hassell D Not Voting
Laura Hall D Not Voting
M. Moore D Not Voting
Napoleon Bracy D Not Voting
Neil Rafferty D Not Voting
Ontario Tillman D Not Voting
Patrice McClammy D Not Voting
Patrick Sellers D Yea
Pebblin W. Warren D Not Voting
Phillip Ensler D Not Voting
Prince Chestnut D Not Voting
Rolanda Hollis D Yea
Sam Jones D Not Voting
TaShina Morris D Not Voting
Thomas Jackson D Not Voting
Alan Baker R Yea
Allen Treadaway R Yea
Andy Whitt R Not Voting
Arnold Mooney R Not Voting
Ben Harrison R Not Voting
Ben Robbins R Not Voting
Bill Lamb R Not Voting
Bob Fincher R Not Voting
Brett Easterbrook R Not Voting
Chad Robertson R Not Voting
Chip Brown R Not Voting
Chris Blackshear R Yea
Chris Pringle R Not Voting
Chris Sells R Yea
Corley Ellis R Not Voting
Craig Lipscomb R Not Voting
Danny Crawford R Not Voting
Danny Garrett R Yea
David Faulkner R Not Voting
David Standridge R Not Voting
Donna Givens R Not Voting
Ed Oliver R Not Voting
Ernie Yarbrough R Not Voting
Frances Holk-Jones R Not Voting
Ginny Shaver R Not Voting
Ivan Smith R Not Voting
James Lomax R Not Voting
Jamie Kiel R Yea
Jeff Sorrells R Not Voting
Jennifer Fidler R Not Voting
Jerry Starnes R Not Voting
Jim Carns R Yea
Jim Hill R Yea
Joe Lovvorn R Not Voting
Kenneth Paschal R Not Voting
Kerry (Bubba) Underwood R Not Voting
Leigh Hulsey R Yea
Mack Butler R Not Voting
Marcus Paramore R Yea
Margie Wilcox R Not Voting
Mark Gidley R Not Voting
Mark Shirey R Not Voting
Matt Simpson R Not Voting
Matt Woods R Not Voting
Matthew Hammett R Not Voting
Mike Kirkland R Not Voting
Mike Shaw R Yea
Nathaniel Ledbetter R Not Voting
Parker Moore R Yea
Paul W. Lee R Yea
Phillip Pettus R Not Voting
Phillip Rigsby R Not Voting
Randy Wood R Not Voting
Reed Ingram R Not Voting
Rex Reynolds R Yea
Rhett Marques R Not Voting
Rick Rehm R Not Voting
Ritchie Whorton R Not Voting
Ron Bolton R Not Voting
Russell Bedsole R Not Voting
Scott Stadthagen R Not Voting
Shane Stringer R Not Voting
Steve Clouse R Yea
Steve Hurst R Not Voting
Susan DuBose R Yea
Terri Collins R Yea
Tim Wadsworth R Not Voting
Tracy Estes R Yea
Troy Stubbs R Not Voting
Wes Kitchens R Not Voting
William Brock Colvin R Not Voting

Official roll call →

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 21004
D 8000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 30004
% of votes cast 88%0%0%12%
How each member voted (34)

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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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