SB230 Summary

• Amends Section 3 of Act 95-284 regarding sales and use tax distribution in Etowah County to allow proceeds designated for construction and capital projects to be used for certified personnel salaries during state education budget proration.

• Authorizes all remaining proceeds from the 50% allocation for construction, maintenance, equipment, and supplies to pay school system and Gadsden State Community College salaries when the Governor declares proration in the state education trust fund budget.

• Maintains the existing distribution formula allocating initial fixed amounts to Smeltzer Education Training Center ($60,000), Mental Retardation 310 Center ($50,000), rescue squads, and community development programs.

• The salary discretion for certified personnel exists only when the education trust fund budget is in proration and does not apply during normal budget conditions.

• Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.