HB492 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Randolph Co., county capital improvement fund, money paid into pursuant to Amendment 668 (Section 219.05, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), use for economic development, const. amend.

Summary

A constitutional amendment to let Randolph County use funds in its Capital Improvement Fund for economic development projects.

What This Bill Does

It would amend the Alabama Constitution to allow money in the Randolph County Capital Improvement Fund (from Amendment 668 / Sec. 219.05) to be expended on economic development projects. The change requires voter approval in an election, which will follow Amendment 555 and state election laws, with ballot language describing the measure. If approved by voters, the funds could be used for economic development projects in Randolph County.

Who It Affects

• Randolph County residents and local government: funding decisions could affect local economic development, services, jobs, and investment in the county.
• Randolph County businesses, developers, and organizations: potential access to funds for projects that aim to spur economic development.

Key Provisions

• Amends the Constitution to allow moneys in the Randolph County Capital Improvement Fund (per Amendment 668, now Section 219.05) to be expended for economic development projects.
• Requires an election to approve the amendment, conducted under Amendment 555 and the state's election laws, with ballot language describing the measure and Yes/No options.

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Subjects

Randolph County