HB624 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Pike Co., ad valorem tax, county commission authorized to levy additional outside corporate limits of Troy and Brundidge, distrib., referendum

Summary

HB624 would let Pike County levy an additional 2-mill ad valorem tax outside the city limits of Troy and Brundidge, with revenue split to the Firefighters Association and the county general fund, pending a countywide referendum.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the county could add two mills to property taxes outside those cities. The new revenue would be distributed as 90% to the Pike County Firefighters Association and 10% to the Pike County General Fund for administration costs. The tax increase would only take effect if a majority of qualified county voters outside Troy and Brundidge vote in favor at the designated election.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Pike County outside the corporate limits of the City of Troy and the City of Brundidge would be taxed an additional two mills if the measure is approved.
• Qualified county electors who do not reside in Troy or Brundidge would vote on whether to approve the tax increase.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Pike County Commission to levy an additional ad valorem tax of two mills outside the corporate limits of Troy and Brundidge.
• Proceeds are distributed 90% to the Pike County Firefighters Association and 10% to the Pike County General Fund for related administration costs.
• An increase requires a majority approval from qualified electors not residing in Troy or Brundidge at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose.
• Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Pike County