HB617 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Robinson
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Jackson Co., solid waste program, reimbursement of payments from General Fund relating to the operation of, administrative fee payable to co. commission authorized
Summary: Jackson County can reimburse its General Fund for solid waste program expenses and may take an administrative fee from the Solid Waste Fund to cover admin costs.
What This Bill Does
Allows Jackson County to reimburse the General Fund for payments made for or related to the solid waste program using surplus funds after operating costs. It also lets the county commission receive a reasonable administrative fee from the Solid Waste Fund, up to five percent of the gross annual revenue, to cover administration expenses. The act applies only to Jackson County, repeals conflicting laws, and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Jackson County government (County Commission and General Fund) — can reimburse general fund payments for the solid waste program and can collect an administrative fee from the Solid Waste Fund.
Jackson County Solid Waste Program and Solid Waste Fund — may have transfers to the General Fund and will fund the administrative fee used to reimburse the General Fund.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in Jackson County.
Section 2(a): The county commission may reimburse the Jackson County General Fund for all payments made from the general fund for, or related to, the operation of the Jackson County Solid Waste Program, using surplus funds over operating costs as determined by standard government fund accounting principles.
Section 2(b): The county commission may receive a reasonable administrative fee payable to the Jackson County General Fund by transferring up to five percent of the gross revenue generated by the Jackson County Solid Waste Program on an annual basis to reimburse expenses related to administration of the program and fund.
Section 3: Repeals all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Section 4: Becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects: Solid Waste Disposal