Bill > SB312

This bill amends existing Alabama law to allow for the annexation of new areas into existing volunteer fire districts in Marshall County, and clarifies the application and enforcement of a fire service fee. Specifically, it outlines a process for qualified voters within a municipality, township, or other geographic area to petition the county commission to be annexed into an adjacent fire district, with the county commission required to hold a hearing and notify affected residents if a fire service fee is in place. The bill also provides definitions for terms like "dwelling" and "business property" to clarify what is subject to the fire service fee, and expands the types of properties that the fee applies to, including mobile homes, tiny homes, and recreational vehicles connected to utilities. Furthermore, it designates the revenue commissioner to collect, administer, and enforce the fire service fee, including the collection of a $25 delinquent fee and the issuance of citations for non-payment, with all collected fees, minus an administrative cost, going to the respective volunteer fire districts for fire protection and emergency services. Finally, the bill mandates monthly financial reports from the revenue commissioner detailing the fee's assessment, collection, and distribution, which will be made publicly available.

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