HB791 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Duwayne Bridges

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Chambers Co., ad valorem tax, for public library purposes, authorized by Amendment 554, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended by Amendment 721, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, (Sections 6 and 7, Chambers County, Local Amendments, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended), continued, use specified, const. amend.

Summary

HB791 would propose a constitutional amendment in Chambers County to continue the existing 20-cent library tax through 2033, with funds used only for public libraries and no increase to the tax rate.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the amendment would allow Chambers County to continue levying and collecting the special library tax through the 2032-2033 tax year for public library purposes. The tax rate would remain at 0.20 per $100 of property, with no rate increase allowed. Proceeds must be used exclusively for library purposes and cannot be used to pay the costs of levy or collection or to reimburse anyone for such costs; the amendment is self-executing and would require an election to approve.

Who It Affects

• Property taxpayers in Chambers County who would continue paying the 20-cent tax to fund public libraries through 2033.
• Chambers County government and the local public library system, which would continue to levy/collect the tax and use the proceeds only for library purposes.

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Special Library Tax at 20 cents per $100 of taxable property in Chambers County through the fiscal year ending September 30, 2033.
• Prohibition on using any proceeds to pay costs or expenses incurred in connection with the levy and collection of the tax, or to reimburse the county or others for such costs.
• The amendment is self-executing; the Legislature may enact supplementary laws, but may not increase the tax rate; laws outside the amendment are not subject to Section 106.
• An election is required at the 2010 general election to approve the amendment, with specified ballot language describing the measure.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Chambers County