Bill to change control of Birmingham Water Works sent to governor MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House gave final passage Thursday to a bill that would change control of the public utility Birmingham Water Works, sending it off to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk amid fierce opposition from Democrats, particularly those representing Jefferson County. Sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brooke, Senate Bill 330 would shift the […] The post Bill to change control of Birmingham Water Works sent to governor appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Legislative briefs for April 29 Birmingham Water Works bill advances The bill to overhaul the Birmingham Water Works Board was approved in a House committee Tuesday without changes, putting it in place for a final vote Thursday. Senate Bill 330 sponsor Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brook, has said the new oversight structure that will include more board members from outside […] The post Legislative briefs for April 29 appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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OpEd: We’re Fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB 330 Would Set Us Back We are directing more resources to customer service, critical infrastructure, and the long-term success of the Birmingham Water Works . This board is driven by what is best for our customers and we strongly believe SB 330 will be a major setback to the great progress we are making. The post OpEd: We’re Fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB 330 Would Set Us Back appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Bill changing the Birmingham water board’s size, appointments passes Senate with amendments The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved with little discussion an amended bill to shrink the Birmingham Water Works Board and change how and from where members are appointed. Supporters hope a new oversight structure will bring in more financial and management experience to the utility that has been plagued with billing, infrastructure and leadership issues […] The post Bill changing the Birmingham water board’s size, appointments passes Senate with amendments appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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