HB670 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Berry ForteRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Barbour Co., levy two mil ad valorem tax, distrib., election

Summary

HB670 is a local law signed in 2015 that lets Barbour County add a 0.20 per $100 property tax, pending voter approval, to fund the sheriff’s office and county employee pay.

What This Bill Does

It allows the Barbour County Commission to levy an additional ad valorem tax of 0.20 per $100 of property value, in addition to existing taxes. Half of the revenue would go to the sheriff’s office for vehicles, jail costs, and salary increases for sheriff’s office staff; the other half would be used to increase compensation for Barbour County employees. The tax increase must be approved by a majority of qualified voters at the next election held for that purpose. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Barbour County residents and property owners who would pay the new tax if approved by voters
• Barbour County government employees (including sheriff’s office staff and other county employees) who could receive higher pay funded by the tax revenue

Key Provisions

• Imposes a new 0.20 per $100 assessment tax in Barbour County, in addition to other taxes.
• Revenue split: 50% to the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office for vehicles, maintenance, jail expenses, and salary increases for sheriff’s office employees; 50% to increase overall compensation for Barbour County employees.
• Requires a majority vote by qualified electors at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election to approve the tax increase.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after the Governor signs it.

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

Subjects

Barbour County