HB485 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Perry Co., ad valorem tax, county commission authorized to levy additional, distrib. for Perry Co. Hospital Board for ambulance services, referendum

Summary

The bill would let Perry County add a three-mill property tax, approved by voters in a September 2015 special election, with the money going to support ambulance services and general health and welfare through the County Hospital Board and other county funds.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes Perry County to levy an additional ad valorem tax of three mills on taxable property. The revenue would go to the county general fund and be distributed to the Perry County Hospital Board for ambulance services and general health and welfare. Any tax increase would only take effect if a majority of qualified electors vote to approve it in a special election on the first Tuesday in September 2015, after a public hearing with at least 30 days’ notice. The measure becomes effective once the Governor approves or the law otherwise takes effect.

Who It Affects

• Perry County property owners and taxpayers would see an increase in their property tax if the measure is approved.
• The Perry County Hospital Board and county health and welfare programs would receive funds from the new tax to support ambulance services and general health and welfare for the county.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Allows the county commission to levy an additional ad valorem tax of three mills; revenue goes to the county general fund and is distributed to the Perry County Hospital Board for ambulance service and general health and welfare.
• Section 2: The tax increase requires approval by a majority of qualified electors in a special election on the first Tuesday in September 2015, following a public hearing with at least 30 days' notice.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and Governor approval or otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Perry County