It is the intent of the Legislature that in each of the following fiscal years the following amounts from tobacco revenues shall be transferred to the Children First Trust Fund:
Amount | Fiscal Year |
up to $60,000,000 | 2000 |
up to $65,000,000 | 2001 |
up to $70,000,000 | 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter |
It is the intent of the Legislature that strict accountability measures, including needs assessments, legislative oversight, annual reports of expenditures, and program evaluations, be undertaken to ensure the wise and prudent use of these funds for the children of our state.
Ala. Code § 41-15B-2.1 (1975)