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AlabamaHB5402025 Regular SessionHouse

Randolph County, distribution of county tobacco tax further provided for

Sponsored By: Bob Fincher (Republican)

Enacted

Randolph County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Agriculture association board loses expense repayment guarantee

Effective immediately, Randolph County Equine and Agricultural Association board members lose their statutory right to repayment of actual, necessary expenses. The law does not expressly bar reimbursement under another authority.

Randolph agriculture center receives tobacco tax funds

Effective immediately, the Randolph County Equine and Agricultural Center, Inc. receives 10% of county tobacco tax money after the state's 2% collection deduction. It replaces the Randolph County Equine and Agricultural Association as the recipient. The center must use the money for agricultural education and to promote all types of agriculture in the county and surrounding area. The law also removes the former association salary ban; it does not require salary payments or set salary amounts.

Randolph County redirects tobacco tax money

Effective immediately, the law sets how Randolph County distributes tobacco tax money after Alabama's Department of Revenue keeps 2% of collections. The remaining money goes to the county General Fund for allocation within 15 days of receipt. Tourism or economic development receives 24%, replacing the Randolph County Industrial Development Council's dedicated share. Another 24% stays in the General Fund for ordinary county uses. Recognized county volunteer fire departments and the Randolph County Rescue Squad split 32% equally, with each receiving one share. These payments are monthly; rescue squad money must support emergency services. Fire departments must meet Alabama Forestry Commission minimum standards and have recognition from the Randolph County Volunteer Firefighters Association. Their money is limited to fire protection, prevention, and fire safety education—not salaries or payments to members for duties. Departments that fail these rules lose their shares after notice and a reasonable chance to fix problems. The Randolph County Animal Shelter receives 10% for countywide small animal control; the remaining 10% supports the agriculture center.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bob Fincher

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 124 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 866

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 771

Yes: 14 • No: 0 • Other: 87

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 59 • No: 0 • Other: 42

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    5/2/2025House

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    4/29/2025Senate

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 866

    4/29/2025Senate

  4. Ready to Enroll

    4/29/2025House

  5. Enrolled

    4/29/2025House

  6. Delivered to Governor

    4/29/2025House

  7. Signature Requested

    4/29/2025Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/17/2025Senate

  9. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/17/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading in House of Origin

    4/10/2025House

  11. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 771

    4/10/2025House

  12. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

    4/10/2025Senate

  13. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    4/10/2025Senate

  14. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    4/9/2025House

  15. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/9/2025House

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

    4/8/2025House

  17. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    4/8/2025House

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