On March 4, 2020, over fifty (50) Civil Engineers and Industry professionals attended the 4th Annual Civil Engineering Legislative Day Drive-In that was held at the Alabama Department of Archives and History / Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Council of Engineer Companies (ACEC) of Alabama, the Alabama Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ALSITE) teamed up to host the event!
Senator Clyde Chambliss, P.E. along with Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth spoke to the group about legislative issues, the legislative process, infrastructure funding, and work force development initiatives in the State of Alabama. The attendees also received a presentation about the proposed Senate Bill 126 which would provide certain prohibitions, authorizations, and requirements for contracts for the professional services of a design professionals. Many engineers had great engagement and conversations with their State Senators and Representatives about Senate Bill 126.
