HB641 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverJoe FaustAlan BakerSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Baldwin Co., leasing or rental privilege license tax, portion distrib. to Historic Blakeley Authority for capital outlay and operation, Sec. 45-2-244.183 am'd.

Summary

HB641 changes Baldwin County's privilege license tax distribution to fund the Historic Blakeley Authority and other county needs, with a phased funding schedule and new oversight.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends how Baldwin County distributes its privilege license tax receipts, directing 75% to the county general fund (with $100,000 yearly appropriated to the Baldwin County Legislative Office) and 25% to a separate capital outlay fund for Fort Morgan State Historic Site and Historic Blakeley Authority. For the Historic Blakeley Authority, the money is first split 50/50 for capital outlay and operations, then over time shifts to 75/25, and eventually to 100% for capital outlay. It requires submitting master plans for capital projects, provides for quarterly disbursements, limits official travel, and mandates audits and annual budgeting with oversight from the county commission.

Who It Affects

• Baldwin County taxpayers and the Baldwin County government, as the distribution of privilege license tax receipts changes and funds are allocated to general purposes and specific county programs (including legislative office operations).
• Historic Blakeley Authority and Fort Morgan State Historic Site, as they receive scheduled funding for capital outlay and possibly operations and must follow master plans, quarterly disbursements, and oversight.

Key Provisions

• Replaces Section 45-2-244.183 to control how privilege license tax receipts are distributed.
• 75% of taxes go to the Baldwin County general fund; 25% go to a separate capital outlay fund for Fort Morgan State Historic Site and Historic Blakeley Authority.
• Historic Blakeley Authority funding schedule: years 1-4 (enactment year plus three) split 50% for capital outlay and 50% for either capital outlay or operations; years 5-6 split 75% for capital outlay and 25% for either; thereafter 100% for capital outlay.
• Disbursements are divided equally between Fort Morgan and Historic Blakeley upon annual budget submission based on a master plan for capital outlay; disbursements are quarterly.
• Master plans for capital outlay must be submitted by each entity; deviations require approval by Baldwin County Commission, which cannot be unreasonably delayed or withheld.
• Travel for official purposes capped at $2,000 per member per year; audits conducted by Examiners of Public Accounts; penalties up to $500 for false reports or violations.

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Subjects

Baldwin County