HB771 Summary

• Amends Section 7 of Act 90-424 of the 1990 Regular Session to redistribute proceeds from Talladega County's tobacco tax, with collection costs capped at 5 percent.

• Allocates $15,000 annually to the Talladega County Volunteer Program or any successor program.

• Distributes $25,000 each to the North Talladega Association for Retarded Citizens and the South Talladega Association for Retarded Citizens.

• Divides remaining proceeds equally between certified volunteer fire departments and rescue squads (50 percent) and Talladega County's general fund for jail construction and maintenance (50 percent).

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