The bill amends Section 11-98-5.2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, focusing on the distribution of funds from the 911 Fund to local 911 districts. It establishes that the 911 Fund will be an insured interest-bearing account where all revenues from service charges on voice communications and prepaid wireless 911 charges will be deposited. The bill specifies that no more than one percent of the total statewide 911 charges can be deducted monthly for administrative expenses, with the remaining funds allocated to local districts. Importantly, it ensures that each district receives either 80 percent of the statewide 911 charges or an amount sufficient to meet the base distribution amount, whichever is larger. The bill also introduces technical revisions to clarify the definition of the "base distribution amount" for districts with functioning 911 systems as of September 30, 2011, and outlines conditions for districts to submit financial statements related to countywide radio systems.

Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of funds to guarantee that no district receives less than a specified minimum amount during any fiscal year. It replaces "moneys" with "monies" and clarifies the calculation of the per capita distribution amount. The minimum payment to any district will include the initial base distribution amount and any funds received from the CMRS Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. For counties or municipal districts funding an E-911 system without a separate 911 fee as of that date, the bill mandates a minimum payment based on their funding level for the E-911 system. Furthermore, it allocates a portion of the statewide 911 charges for the administration of a statewide 911 voice and data system and costs incurred by CMRS providers. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-98-5, 11-98-5
Enrolled: 11-98-5, 11-98-5