HB754 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mary MooreJohn W. Rogers

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Jefferson Co., one cent sales tax levied by governing body, interest to be used for academic purposes only, const. amend.

Summary

A local constitutional amendment would require that the interest earned from Jefferson County's one-cent sales tax be used only for academic purposes.

What This Bill Does

The bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to restrict the interest earnings from Jefferson County's one-cent sales tax to academic purposes only. It clarifies how the interest portion must be spent, potentially limiting use of that interest for non-academic school needs. The proposal also sets up an election on June 1, 2010 to approve or reject the amendment with specific ballot language.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County residents and taxpayers: the interest earnings from the county's one-cent sales tax would have to be spent only on academic purposes, potentially changing how those funds are used for school needs.
• Jefferson County school system and local government: the county's interest earnings would be restricted to academic purposes, affecting budgeting decisions related to how interest funds can be spent.

Key Provisions

• The interest from the one-cent sales tax levied by the Jefferson County governing body, which is currently used for public school purposes, shall be used for academic purposes only.
• An election to approve the amendment shall be held on June 1, 2010, with ballot language prepared to reflect the proposed change.

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Subjects

Jefferson County