HB471 Summary

• Authorizes Houston County Judge of Probate to collect a $5 transaction fee on each motor vehicle tag issued or renewed, excluding utility trailers and exempting tag transfers and replacements.

• Allocates 3% of fee proceeds to the judge of probate's office operations and distributes remaining funds through Houston County Commission to the Houston County EMS Association for EMS transport providers and Dothan Fire Department EMS Division.

• Restricts use of distributed funds to emergency medical services expenses including salaries, equipment, supplies, training, and matching funds, but prohibits construction or facility maintenance.

• Allows Houston County Commission to use portion of funds for private emergency medical services contracts if deemed necessary by majority vote resolution.

• Enactment requires approval by referendum held in conjunction with the 2020 general election; if approved by majority vote, provisions become effective January 1 following approval; if rejected, the act is repealed.