Amendment 12 would allow the Alabama Legislature to enact a future law incorporating a toll road and bridge authority for a city or town in Baldwin County. The membership, duties, and powers of the authority would be included in the law establishing the authority. If established, the authority would be a public corporation that would oversee the construction and operation of toll roads and bridges within the limits of its city or town. Any established toll road and bridge authorities may be authorized to finance its projects and may accept funding from Baldwin County or other state or local governmental entities. Amendment 12 will only relate to the towns and cities in Baldwin County.

If a majority of voters locally and statewide vote “Yes” on Amendment 12, the Alabama Legislature would be authorized to enact a future local law incorporating a toll road and bridge authority for a city or town in Baldwin County.

If a majority of voters either locally or statewide vote “No” on Amendment 12, the Alabama Legislature would not be authorized to establish a toll road and bridge authority for a city or town in Baldwin County.