HB530 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg Wren
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Pike Road, ad valorem tax, additional authorized for public schools, referendum
Summary: HB530 lets Pike Road add up to 25 mills to its property tax, but only after a townwide vote, with the money used for public schools in the town.
What This Bill Does
The town governing body may levy up to an additional 25 mills on taxable property in Pike Road. A majority of qualified voters in Pike Road must approve the increase in a special election. The extra revenue goes to the municipal general fund and must be used for public school purposes within Pike Road. All ad valorem taxes in Pike Road would be collected and administered in the same way as state taxes, with the same officials' fees and procedures; the act becomes effective immediately upon approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners in the Town of Pike Road who would pay the additional property tax if the referendum passes, and who participate in the election.
Pike Road municipal government and local tax administrators who would levy, collect, administer, and allocate the ad valorem taxes (including administering the election, if applicable) and ensure funds are directed to local public schools.

Key Provisions
Allows the Town of Pike Road to levy up to an additional 25 mills of ad valorem taxes on property located in the town.
Requires a majority vote by qualified electors in Pike Road in a special election to approve the tax increase.
Requires the extra revenue to go to the municipal general fund and be used for public school purposes within Pike Road.
Tax administration, collection, and enforcement to follow the same rules as state ad valorem taxes, with the same fees for collecting officials.
Effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Montgomery County