SB473 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Barbour Co., county board of education, School Tax District No. 1, ad valorem tax, increased, distrib. for education, referendum
Summary: SB473 would allow Barbour County School Tax District No. 1 to raise an additional 40 cents per $100 of property value for 30 years to fund public schools, but only after a voter approval.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes an extra ad valorem tax of 40 cents per $100 of taxable property in the district for 30 years, beginning with the levy for tax year 2012-2013 (due in 2013) and ending with the levy for tax year 2042-2043 (due in 2043). The increase, its duration, and its purpose must be approved by a majority of the district's qualified electors at an election. The tax would apply to property in Barbour County School Tax District No. 1 outside the City of Eufaula and outside Eufaula City Board of Education District No. 55, and the funds would be used for public school purposes in the district.

Who It Affects
Property owners in Barbour County School Tax District No. 1 outside the City of Eufaula and outside Eufaula City Board of Education District No. 55, who would pay the additional 40 cents per $100 of taxable property.
Qualified electors in Barbour County School Tax District No. 1 who will vote on whether to approve the tax increase.

Key Provisions
Imposes an additional special district ad valorem tax of 40 cents per $100 of taxable property in Barbour County School Tax District No. 1 for 30 years (Oct 1, 2012 through Sep 30, 2043).
Tax levy begins with the tax year Oct 1, 2012 to Sep 30, 2013 (due Oct 1, 2013) and ends with the tax year Oct 1, 2042 to Sep 30, 2043 (due Oct 1, 2043).
Geographic scope: applies to property outside the City of Eufaula's corporate limits and outside Eufaula City Board of Education District No. 55.
Purpose: to fund public school purposes in Barbour County School Tax District No. 1.
Condition of effectiveness: the increased rate, duration, and purpose must be approved by a majority of the district's qualified electors at an election.
Legal basis: authorized under Amendment No. 373 to the Alabama Constitution.
Effective date: in force immediately after governor signs the act.

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