HB 369 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Randolph County; distribution of county tobacco tax further provided for

HB 369 amends how Randolph County distributes tobacco tax revenue, directing 32% to volunteer fire departments and the Randolph County Rescue Squad for fire protection and emergency medical services, 24% to the Randolph County Economic Development Authority for tourism, 24% to the county general fund, 10% to the Randolph County Agricultural Center for agricultural education, and 10% to the Randolph County Animal Shelter for animal control. The funds must be distributed within 15 days of receipt, with specific spending rules for fire departments (e.g., no salaries, monthly payments) and the rescue squad (for emergency services only). This bill affects Randolph County entities directly, including fire departments, the rescue squad, economic development, agriculture, and animal control programs. It takes effect October 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Feb 2026

Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Signed Feb 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, changing the document status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updating the internal tracking number. The substantive policy text regarding the distribution of Randolph County tobacco tax funds remains identical to the introduced version, with no changes to funding percentages, eligible recipients, or effective dates.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to govern the distribution of tobacco tax proceeds to Randolph County entities.

TECHNICAL

The document title was updated from 'HB369 INTRODUCED' to 'HB369 ENROLLED', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is ready for the Governor's signature.

The internal bill tracking number was updated from 'YMXF7N6-1' to 'YMXF7N6-2' to reflect the final enrolled version.

Signatures and certification dates for the House and Senate were added to the bottom of the document, certifying that the act was passed by both chambers.

Drafting notes and page headers specific to the 'Introduced' version were removed in favor of the standard 'Enrolled' format.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 466

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 327

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors