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SB564 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Greene Co., ad valorem tax, co. comm. auth. to levy add'l., distrib. to emergency medical services, referendum, termination date
Summary

Greene County could add a three-mill property tax to fund education, but only if voters approve in a referendum.

What This Bill Does

The Greene County Commission would be allowed to levy an extra three mills on taxable property, in addition to existing taxes, with the money going to the county general fund for educational purposes. The increase would take effect only if a majority of the county's qualified electors vote in favor at the next appropriate election. The measure becomes law after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
  • Greene County property owners/taxpayers who would see higher property tax bills if the referendum passes
  • Greene County residents who are qualified electors and will vote in the referendum to approve or reject the tax increase
Key Provisions
  • Allows the Greene County Commission to levy an additional three mills on taxable property, in addition to any existing taxes
  • Revenue from the additional tax is designated for the county general fund to support educational purposes
  • The tax increase requires a majority approval from qualified electors at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose
  • The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into 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
Greene County

Bill Actions

Assigned Act No. 2012-422.

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1404

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1011

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 4, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 24
Abstained 7
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 9, 2012 House Passed
Yes 25
Abstained 60
Absent 20

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature