Legislation to watch in 2008

HB123 sponsored by Representatives Ward and McCutcheon

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About the legislation

This bill stablishes the Alabama Transportation Commission and provides for the members, manner of selection of members, tems, qualifications, duties, reponsibilities, conpensation and expenses; addresses the salary, appointment, qualifications, and authority of the Director of the Department of Transportation, etc.

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LWVAL's Position

The LWVAL takes no position on HB123 at this time, but continues to monitor the legislation.

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Progress of the Legislation

HB123 was read for the first time in the House 2/5 and referred to the House Committee on Government Operations (GO). GO reported HB123 Substitute 96911-1 favorably out of committee and the House passed HB123 Substitute 96911-1 (95-1) on 2/7/08. The legislation was read in the Senate on 2/7/08 and referred to Senate Committee on Government Affairs.

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LWVAL Action

LWVAL has taken no position on HB123 Substitute 96911-1 but continues to monitor the legislation.