Chambers County; ad valorem fire protection tax levied, opt-out for certain areas of county provided; constitutional amendment

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Chambers County, Alabama to levy a property tax specifically to support volunteer fire departments. The tax would apply to all real property in the county except in areas where paid fire departments already provide services, which can opt out by passing a local resolution. Collected funds would be distributed to volunteer fire associations based on the area they serve and could only be used for equipment, facilities, training, and operational costs, not salaries or administrative expenses. The amendment would be voted on by voters in a special election scheduled for November 2026.