SB31 Alabama 2015 2nd Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hightower

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Catastrophic events, funds received by state for damages directed to affected counties and the Alabama Trust Fund, const. amend.

Summary

SB31 would amend the Alabama Constitution to require that state funds received for damages from catastrophes or from selling natural resources be split 75% to affected counties and 25% to the Alabama Trust Fund.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the state would divide funds received from catastrophe-related damages or resource sales as 75% to the affected counties and 25% to the Alabama Trust Fund. The term 'affected county' means a county directly affected by the event or by the resource sale. The funds would be used for the benefit of the affected counties, while the Alabama Trust Fund would receive the remaining 25%. An election would be held at the next statewide primary to approve the constitutional amendment, with the ballot description identifying the change.

Who It Affects

• Directly affected counties, which would receive 75% of funds linked to catastrophes or resource sales
• The Alabama Trust Fund, which would receive 25% of those funds

Key Provisions

• Defines 'affected county' as a county directly affected by a catastrophic event or by the sale of a natural resource
• Requires that funds received from government or private entities for damages or from sale of a natural resource be distributed 75% to affected counties and 25% to the Alabama Trust Fund
• Requires a statewide election next statewide primary to approve the amendment and includes required ballot language
• Specifies that funds are to be used for the benefit of the affected counties with the remainder going to the Alabama Trust Fund

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments