HB266 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Auburn, ad valorem tax for educational use, authorized increase, referendum

Summary

HB266 lets Auburn raise its local education tax from 0.50 to up to 1.40 per $100 of property value, but only if voters approve in a special election.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes Auburn's City Council to increase the special school tax rate to as high as 1.40 per $100 of assessed value (14 mills) for any tax year. This could happen after a public hearing and a council resolution, following Amendment 373. However, the higher rate can only take effect if a majority of Auburn's qualified electors vote in favor in a special election. The law becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Auburn: could see higher property taxes for education if the voters approve the increase (up to 14 mills).
• Auburn qualified voters: will decide in a special election whether the city may raise the education tax rate.

Key Provisions

• Current rate is 0.50 per $100 of assessed value; the proposal allows increasing to 1.40 per $100 (14 mills).
• Increase requires a public hearing and a council resolution under Amendment 373.
• Increase requires majority approval from Auburn's qualified electors in a specially called election.
• Effective date is immediately after the Governor signs the act.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Lee County