SB332 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kim Benefield
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Chambers Co., tobacco tax, portion distrib. to Valley Haven School, for water districts for installing feeder lines, and for scholarships administered by Scholarship Board appointed by the legislative delegation, Legislative Delegation District Community Service Office abolished, Sec. 45-9-244 am'd.
Summary: The bill changes how Chambers County tobacco tax proceeds are distributed, adding funding for Valley Haven School, water feeder lines, and local scholarships, and abolishes the District Community Service Office.
What This Bill Does
It amends the distribution of Chambers County tobacco tax receipts to earmark specific shares for Valley Haven School, water district feeder-line projects, local scholarships, fire/rescue protection, the county general fund, and the Industrial Development Council. It also creates new administration mechanisms, including a Scholarship Board appointed by the legislative delegation and a funded process for water districts, and allows a service contract with the Chambers County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. In addition, the District Community Service Office is abolished and related governance and funding guidelines are established for the new programs.

Who It Affects
Chambers County residents and local students, who could benefit from Valley Haven School funding, scholarships administered by a legislative-delegation–appointed Scholarship Board, and investments in water infrastructure through feeder-line projects.
Chambers County fire and rescue services (including volunteer departments) that may receive funding through a dedicated fire/rescue account and operate under standards and possible contracts established by the county.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-9-244 to allocate tobacco tax proceeds in Chambers County as follows: 15% to the Chambers County General Fund; 25% to a special account for county fire and rescue protection; 48% to the Chambers County Industrial Development Council; 2% to Valley Haven School; 8% to a county treasury fund for water districts to install feeder lines; and 2% to a scholarships fund administered by a Scholarship Board appointed by the legislative delegation.
Abolishes the District Community Service Office serving Randolph, Clay, and Chambers Counties and establishes new administration for the designated funds, including contract potential with the Chambers County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, guidelines for disbursement to water districts, and a Scholarship Board to award scholarships to local residents.

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Subjects: Chambers County