Madison County Local Amendment — Bring under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission certain privately owned sewer systems that…

What it does

Relating to Madison County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to bring under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission certain privately owned sewer systems that use public rights-of-way of public roads under certain conditions. (Proposed by Act 2026-323)

A YES vote means

Certain privately owned sewer systems in Madison County that use public road rights-of-way would come under Public Service Commission jurisdiction, under conditions set in the amendment.

A NO vote means

These private sewer systems would not be brought under Public Service Commission jurisdiction.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The amendment comes from HB337, sponsored by Reps. Whitt, Reynolds, Rigsby, Lomax and Moore. The enrolled bill records House passage on February 17, 2026 and a Senate amendment on March 31, 2026.

It would put certain privately owned sewer systems in Madison County under Public Service Commission certification and rate regulation. Covered systems are those that use public road rights-of-way, discharge to a classified treatment facility, and bill customers a flat or usage-based fee.

A county, municipality or the Greater Utility Service Corporation with a rate control agreement could opt out of PSC regulation. If it later ended that agreement, it could not opt out again for five years.

Put on the ballot by Alabama Legislature (HB337, 2026 Regular Session).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Madison County Local Amendment mean?

Certain privately owned sewer systems in Madison County that use public road rights-of-way would come under Public Service Commission jurisdiction, under conditions set in the amendment.

What does a NO vote on Madison County Local Amendment mean?

These private sewer systems would not be brought under Public Service Commission jurisdiction.

How many votes does Madison County Local Amendment need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Madison County Local Amendment?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.