Dale County would create a $5 tag transaction fee on most motor vehicle tag issuances/renewals to fund emergency medical services, subject to a countywide vote.
If enacted, the bill imposes a $5 fee on each motor vehicle tag issued or renewed in Dale County (not trailers, transfers, or replacements). Of the collected money, 3% stays with the Revenue Commissioner for office operations, and the rest goes to the Dale County Commission to be distributed to municipalities and EMS providers for emergency medical services in the county. Funds must be used solely for EMS-related purposes (such as salaries, equipment, training, and related activities), with the county allowed to pre-distribute a portion to contract with private EMS if necessary. The act becomes effective only if a majority of Dale County voters approves it in the 2018 referendum; if approved, it becomes operative January 1 after the election; if not, the act is repealed.
Delivered to Governor at 1:41 p.m. on March 8, 2018.
Assigned Act No. 2018-239.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 694
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 67
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Source: Alabama Legislature