HB497 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Madison Co., beer tax proceeds, distribution, Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program, funded, funds not expended at end of each fiscal year, provided for, Sec. 45-45-243.01 am'd.
Summary: HB 497 would have Madison County fund the Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program with $12,000 each month from beer tax receipts and transfer any unspent program funds to the county's General Fund at year-end, starting in 2018.
What This Bill Does
It requires the Madison County Commission to distribute $12,000 per month from beer tax receipts to the Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program. Beginning after the end of the 2018 fiscal year, any funds in the program's account that are not spent would be transferred to Madison County's General Fund. The act becomes law immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Senior citizens in Madison County who participate in the Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program will benefit from ongoing monthly funding for their prescriptions.
Madison County government (County Commission and the General Fund) will administer the monthly distribution and receive any unspent funds at year-end.

Key Provisions
The first twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) received from beer tax receipts must be distributed monthly by the Madison County Commission to fund the Senior Citizens' Prescription Drug Program in the county.
Starting with the end of the 2018 fiscal year, any additional funds in the program's account that are not expended shall be transferred to the General Fund of Madison County.

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