HB543 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Petroleum products, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, 10 percent of the proceeds of fees collected by commissioner to be deposited in Agricultural Fund, Sec. 8-17-91 am'd

Summary

HB543 increases the share of petroleum inspection fee proceeds going to the Agricultural Fund and adjusts how the remaining funds are distributed to local governments and transportation programs.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 8-17-91 to require a larger minimum share of monthly proceeds from permit and inspection fees (and penalties) to go to the Agricultural Fund (minimum $175,000 or 10 percent, whichever is greater), and it adds an additional 5 percent of the remaining balance to the Agricultural Fund each month. The rest of the proceeds continue to be allocated to counties, municipalities, the State Department of Transportation (DOT), and then to the Public Road and Bridge Fund, under specified percentages and criteria. The overpayment refund process remains in place, and the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Agricultural sector and programs funded by the Agricultural Fund will receive a larger monthly share of petroleum inspection fee proceeds (at least 10% or minimum $175,000, plus an extra 5% of the remaining balance).
• Counties, municipalities, and the State transportation system (including the DOT and the Public Road and Bridge Fund) will continue to receive their allocated shares from the remaining balance under defined percentages and use restrictions for roads, bridges, and related transportation projects.

Key Provisions

• Monthly proceeds designated for the Agricultural Fund shall be at least 10 percent (or $175,000 minimum), whichever is greater (replacing or increasing the prior level).
• An additional 5 percent of the remaining balance, after certain distributions, shall be deposited into the Agricultural Fund each month.
• The balance after allocations to the Agricultural Fund is distributed as follows: 13.87 percent of the balance to the counties for high-density roads and related projects; $408,981 monthly to the State DOT to match federal aid; 2.76 percent to municipalities with distribution based on county population; and the remainder to be allocated to the Public Road and Bridge Fund.
• The bill maintains a provision for refunds of any overpayments, with refunds issued through the Comptroller process if verified.
• A Secondary Road Committee is established to set criteria and standards for high-density roads and recreational access roads, and counties must submit plans for use of the funds for approval.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

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Subjects

Petroleum Products