SB187 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Roger Bedford, Jr.

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Franklin Co., ad valorem tax, tax sales, redemption, duties regarding redemption transferred from judge of probate to revenue commissioner

Summary

In Franklin County, the bill moves the authority over tax-related real estate sales and redemptions from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner.

What This Bill Does

The bill transfers all duties, responsibilities, and liabilities for real property tax sales and subsequent redemptions from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner. It applies only in Franklin County. It repeals any laws that conflict with this change. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Franklin County who face tax-related real estate sales or redemption processes, whose interactions will shift from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner
• Franklin County government offices and staff, specifically the judge of probate who previously handled these duties and the revenue commissioner who will take over these duties

Key Provisions

• Transfers all duties, responsibilities, and liabilities for real property sales for failure to pay taxes and subsequent redemptions from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner
• Applies only in Franklin County; repeals any conflicting laws
• Establishes an effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when the act becomes law)

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

Subjects

Franklin County