SB301 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Roger Bedford, Jr.
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Franklin Co., county commission, sales tax authorized for schools, use of a portion for roads for two years, extension by referendum, const. amend.
Summary: A constitutional amendment for Franklin County to let the county allocate 1/4 of its one-cent sales tax proceeds to match ATRIP grants for public schools, with initial two-year use and potential extensions by voter approval.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the Franklin County Commission could, by ordinance, allocate one-fourth of the county's existing one-cent sales tax proceeds to serve as matching funds for ATRIP grants in Franklin County. This authority would last two years from Oct 1, 2014 and could be extended in two-year increments only if a majority of voters approve at elections. An election to approve the amendment would be held in June 2014, with ballot language describing the change and the option to vote Yes or No.

Who It Affects
Franklin County residents and taxpayers: their county sales tax proceeds could be redirected to ATRIP matching funds, and they would be asked to vote on extensions at future elections.
Franklin County public schools and transportation projects: potential beneficiaries of ATRIP matching funds used to support school facilities and road/transport improvements.

Key Provisions
Authorizes Franklin County to allocate one-fourth of its proceeds from the existing one-cent sales tax to match ATRIP grants in Franklin County.
Initial effective period is two years (beginning October 1, 2014); extensions may be added in two-year terms if approved by a majority vote of Franklin County voters in subsequent elections.
Requires a constitutional amendment and an election (first primary in June 2014) to authorize the change; ballot description specifies use for Franklin County public schools to match ATRIP funds.

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Subjects: Constitutional Amendments