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AL HB766
Bill
Status
5/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Lesley Vance
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AI Summary
HB766 Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to levy an additional tax of $0.50 per pack of 20 or fewer cigarettes in Russell County.
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Establishes collection procedures through the State Department of Revenue or Russell County Commission using existing tobacco tax stamp mechanisms, with civil penalties of $25 to $500 for non-compliance.
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Distributes annual tax proceeds as follows: $250,000 to Russell County Historical Association for Fort Mitchell historical site; $25,000 to each certified volunteer fire department in Russell County; $500,000 for a joint economic development agency serving Phenix City and Russell County; remaining balance equally divided between Phenix City General Fund and Russell County General Fund.
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Requires a referendum election to be held in Russell County in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.
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Passed the House 65-0 with 17 abstentions on May 8, 2012.
Legislative Description
Russell County, levy additional cigarette tax, distribution of proceeds from additional tax to Russell County Historical Association, General Fund of Phenix City, and Russell County General Fund, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1
5/8/2012