SB38 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Counties and municipal governing bodies, solid waste program, use of funds, procedure for collection, Sec. 22-27-5 am'd.

Summary

SB38 broadens how local governments can use solid waste funds and adds income tax refund set-offs as a method to collect delinquent solid waste fees.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 22-27-5 to broaden permissible uses of solid waste fees to cover administrative services, maintenance of buildings and roads/bridges used for solid waste operations, and other related local government activities. Fees and charges collected for solid waste must be used to administer and operate the program, including overhead and maintenance. It allows local governments to form mutual agreements or contracts with other counties, municipalities, and private groups for collecting, hauling, or disposing of solid waste, with health officer review and possible cancellation if not in citizens' health interests. It adds income tax refund set-offs as an additional option to collect delinquent solid waste fees, alongside existing methods such as suspending service or civil actions.

Who It Affects

• Local governing bodies (county commissions and municipal governing bodies): gain broader authority to use solid waste funds for administrative services, facility maintenance, and other related programs, and gain a new tool (income tax refund set-offs) to collect delinquent fees.
• Residents and businesses in counties/municipalities: may see changes in how solid waste programs are funded and how delinquent fees are collected, potentially affecting service continuity and billing practices.

Key Provisions

• Expands allowed uses of solid waste fees to include administrative/operational services, maintenance of buildings and roads/bridges used for solid waste, and other related local government solid waste programs.
• Allows mutual agreements or contracts with other counties, municipalities, corporations, or individuals to collect, haul, and/or dispose of solid wastes, with health officer review and potential contract cancellation for public health reasons.
• Requires certain regulatory controls for private or corporate disposal entities, including licensing, permits, and performance bonds as part of solid waste activities.
• Implements financial assurance requirements for out-of-state waste transporters, including a minimum $250,000 guarantee and specified forms of assurance (escrow, bond, or letter of credit).
• Adds income tax refund set-offs as a collection method for delinquent solid waste fees, in addition to existing options like suspending service or pursuing civil actions.

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Subjects

Counties