SR46 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

This bill would authorize St. Clair County to impose an additional 15-mill ad valorem property tax via a voter-approved referendum to fund school capital improvements and teacher salaries/benefits.

What This Bill Does

It would authorize St. Clair County to levy an extra 15 mills on property tax if voters approve in a special election. The revenue would go to the county general fund, and the County Board of Education would allocate 85% for capital improvements and 15% for salaries and benefits for teachers and other school employees, with funds spent within the districts that approved the tax. If the countywide vote passes but any district votes against it, the tax would not apply in those districts; the measure becomes effective immediately upon governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• St. Clair County property owners would pay an additional 15-mill ad valorem tax if the measure is approved.
• St. Clair County schools, teachers, staff, and students would receive funding from the new tax—85% for capital improvements and 15% for salaries/benefits—allocated to districts that approve the tax.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the St. Clair County Commission to levy an additional 15 mills ad valorem tax on taxable property.
• Requires a majority vote of qualified electors in a special election; election costs are paid by the county.
• If the tax is approved countywide but not approved in one or more districts, the tax does not apply in those districts.
• All revenue from the tax within a district must be expended within that district; 85% for capital improvements and 15% for salaries/benefits for teachers and other school employees.
• The County Board of Education shall not reduce normal district appropriations because of the additional funds.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative