HB677 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Baldwin Co., volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, records required, inspection by members, audits
Summary: HB677 requires Baldwin County volunteer fire departments and rescue squads to maintain complete books and records, keep meeting minutes, and undergo annual audits with public reporting.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires each volunteer fire department or rescue squad to maintain accurate books and minutes and allows inspections by members, directors, or officers. It mandates an annual audit by a certified public accountant or the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, with a written report placed in the board’s records and made publicly viewable. It allows using funds from existing tax revenue to cover audit costs, and permits additional reporting requirements as needed; it also repeals conflicting laws and sets an effective date a few months after passage.

Who It Affects
Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Baldwin County: must maintain records and undergo annual audits.
Baldwin County residents/public: audit reports must be publicly accessible and viewable.

Key Provisions
Keep correct and complete books and records and minutes; records may be inspected for proper purposes.
Annual audits by a certified public accountant or the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts; audit reports submitted to the board and made public in the minutes.
Funds from Section 45-2-242 may be used to cover audit costs; expenditures are a public purpose for the operation of the department.
Conflicting laws repealed; act becomes effective three months after passage and governor approval.

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