HB642 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe FaustHarry ShiverAlan Baker

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Baldwin Co., certain ad valorem tax proceeds distributed to county volunteer fire departments and municipal fire departments shall be distributed to Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation, Inc., const. amend.

Summary

The bill would redirect Baldwin County's motor vehicle ad valorem tax proceeds from fire departments to a foundation to fund economic development and job creation.

What This Bill Does

Starting December 1, 2014, the existing motor vehicle tax proceeds in Baldwin County would be paid to the Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation, Incorporated, instead of the county and municipal volunteer fire departments. At least 60% of the funds must be spent on economic development projects, infrastructure, and new job creation, with the remainder used for marketing and workforce development. The Foundation can transfer funds to other eligible entities, but the money cannot be used to pay county employee salaries. The Legislature can change how the funds are distributed or administered, and the Foundation must have an annual independent audit reported to the County Commission.

Who It Affects

• Volunteer fire departments in Baldwin County and Baldwin County municipal volunteer fire departments would no longer receive proceeds from the motor vehicle ad valorem tax under this amendment.
• The Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation, Incorporated would receive the tax proceeds and be responsible for using them to promote economic development and job creation in Baldwin County under specified spending rules.

Key Provisions

• Proceeds from the existing ad valorem tax on motor vehicles levied under Section 45-2-242 shall be distributed to the Baldwin Community and Economic Development Foundation, Incorporated starting December 1, 2014.
• At least 60 percent of the proceeds must be spent on economic development projects, infrastructure, and new job creation in Baldwin County.
• The remaining funds shall be used for marketing and initiatives related to job creation and workforce development.
• The Foundation may transfer proceeds to other entities such as industrial development boards, municipalities, other state boards or agencies, and nonprofit corporations.
• Funds may not be used to pay salaries of Baldwin County employees or other county personnel expenditures.
• The Legislature may provide local laws to implement and administer the amendment and may decrease the Foundation's share or reallocate distribution among the Foundation and other entities.
• The Foundation must have an annual independent external audit, with the audit provided to the Baldwin County Commission.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments