This bill amends existing laws to facilitate the distribution of funds from the Municipal Aid Fund, Turnback Funds, and county sales and use tax revenues to newly incorporated municipalities. The amendments replace the word "If" with "When" in several sections, indicating that the population data for these municipalities will be based on the most recent federal decennial census until new census data becomes available. This change aims to ensure that newly incorporated municipalities can access necessary funds without delay, particularly during years when a federal decennial census is conducted.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that immediate action is necessary to allow newly incorporated municipalities to utilize alternative population data for the distribution of municipal turnback funds and county sales and use tax revenues. This provision is designed to prevent newly incorporated municipalities from being without federal census data for extended periods, which could hinder their ability to provide essential services to their residents. The act will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or under specified conditions if not vetoed.

Statutes affected:
HB 1522: 19-5-601(c), 26-74-313(d), 27-70-207(c)