SB355 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

George M. “Marc” Keahey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

County commission, county solid waste disposal service, volunteer fire department exempt from fees, Sec. 22-27-3 am'd.

Summary

The bill would exempt volunteer fire departments from solid waste disposal fees and expand certain household exemptions from those fees.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 22-27-3 to exempt volunteer fire departments from county solid waste disposal fees. It retains the existing framework that allows exemptions for households with solely Social Security income, with annual income verification. It also allows local laws to create additional exemptions for households whose total income is not more than 75% of the federal poverty level, while counties can still enforce mandatory participation rules for waste disposal systems.

Who It Affects

• Volunteer fire departments in Alabama – exempt from paying solid waste disposal fees to counties.
• Households whose sole source of income is Social Security – eligible for an exemption from solid waste disposal fees (requires proof of income annually).
• Low-income households up to 75% of the federal poverty level – may be exempt if a local law authorizes it.

Key Provisions

• Exempts volunteer fire departments from paying any solid waste disposal fees required by counties.
• Grants exemption for households with only Social Security income, with annual verification of income, to determine eligibility.
• Allows local legislation to authorize additional exemptions for households whose total income does not exceed 75% of the federal poverty level.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Solid Waste Disposal