Maddy summaryHB 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.
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Maddy summaryHB 366 sets the annual salary for two Randolph County officials at $70,000 each. The Randolph County Revenue Commissioner will receive this salary starting October 1, 2026, replacing all previous fees and compensation. The Judge of Probate will receive the same $70,000 salary beginning October 1, 2027, also replacing all prior payments. Both salaries will be paid bi-weekly from the county's general fund and include eligibility for cost-of-living adjustments granted to other county officers.
Maddy summaryHB 368 changes the election cycle for Randolph County Commission members. Starting with the 2028 general election, commissioners from Districts 1, 3, and 5 will serve two-year terms, while other districts will have four-year terms. After 2028, all new commissioners will serve four-year terms at each subsequent election. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 367 establishes a $30 booking fee for defendants convicted or who plead guilty in Randolph County circuit or district court cases. This fee is collected alongside other court costs and cannot be waived unless all other case-related fees are waived. The revenue from this fee must be sent monthly to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Fund for use in local law enforcement. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 539 establishes a new special transaction fee specifically for Randolph County. This bill requires the Randolph County Commission to impose an additional $50 fee for the recording and copying of maps or plats in the Judge of Probate's office. The Judge of Probate will collect this fee and deposit it into the County General Fund. The funds are designated for the county commission's discretion to cover costs related to map and plat services, including processing, digitizing, and laminating. This fee will be in addition to existing charges and becomes effective on October 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 540 revises how Randolph County distributes the proceeds from its local tobacco tax, directly affecting various public services and non-profit organizations within the county. The bill amends an existing law to specify new percentage allocations for these tax proceeds. Under the revised plan, funds are directed to volunteer fire departments and the Randolph County Rescue Squad (32%), the Randolph County Industrial Development Council for economic development (24%), the county's general fund (24%), the Randolph County Equine and Agricultural Association (10%), and the Randolph County Animal Shelter (10%). It also includes stipulations on how certain recipients, such as fire departments and the Equine and Agricultural Association, may use their allocated funds, often prohibiting their use for salaries.
Resolutions
Randolph County, coroner, compensation
Randolph County, authorizing voting centers.
Hiring of Persons with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities in the Workplace, Encouraged