HB199 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Talladega Co., volunteer fire depts, association of volunteer fire depts, file monthly financial statement with county commission
Summary: HB199 would require Talladega County's certified volunteer fire departments and their associations that receive or spend public funds to file monthly financial statements with the county commission.
What This Bill Does
If passed, each certified volunteer fire department and any association that handles state or local public funds must submit a monthly financial statement to the county commission showing all receipts and disbursements. The statement must be filed by the 10th day of the month following the month being reported, and the records become public. If a department fails to comply, it cannot receive additional county funds or support until it is in full compliance; if an association fails, it cannot receive or disburse county funds and the county would take over those duties.

Who It Affects
Certified Talladega County volunteer fire departments (as certified by the Alabama Forestry Commission) that receive or disburse public funds, who must file monthly statements and may lose funding for noncompliance.
Associations of volunteer fire departments in Talladega County that handle public funds, who must file monthly statements and may lose access to funds or have the county manage funds if they fail to comply.

Key Provisions
Mandatory monthly financial statements showing all receipts and disbursements filed with the county commission by the 10th of the month after funds are received or disbursed.
Amounts and records in the statements are public records and open for inspection and copying.
Noncompliant departments may not receive additional county funds or support until in full compliance.
Noncompliant associations may not receive or disburse county funds until in full compliance, with the county commission assuming duties related to fund receipts and disbursements.
Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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