HB201 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Cullman Co., parks owned by county, Cullman Co. Park Event Disbursement Fund, remaining funds after disbursement to event winners made, further provided for, Sec. 45-22-222 am'd.
Summary: HB 201 updates how Cullman County handles money from park events, including what happens to funds left after paying event winners.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires all fees from park events in Cullman County to be deposited into the Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund and allows disbursement of those funds to event winners. After winners are paid, any remaining funds can be transferred to the specific park fund responsible for the event or kept in reserve in the Disbursement Fund for future disbursements. The fund and its transactions must be accounted for and audited, and the act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Cullman County Commission or authorized agents, who manage parks, collect event fees, and disburse funds to winners
Event winners, who receive prize money from the Disbursement Fund
Individual park funds (per park) or the Disbursement Fund, which may receive remaining funds or hold reserves for future use
Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, which will audit the fund and related accounts
General public in Cullman County who benefit from county parks

Key Provisions
Establish and require deposits of all event fees into the Cullman County Park Event Disbursement Fund located in a Cullman County bank
Allow disbursements to event winners from the Fund; after disbursement, remaining funds may be transferred to the park fund responsible for the event or kept in reserve in the Disbursement Fund for future disbursements
Require the County to keep accounts of fees and disbursements and undergo audits by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts
Clarify that the act does not affect immunities of Cullman County or its agencies
Effective immediately following governor's approval

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Subjects: Cullman County