SB485 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Bullock Co., allowing judge of probate to process ad valorem taxes
Summary: SB485 shifts motor vehicle ad valorem tax duties from the Bullock County revenue commissioner to the judge of probate, and moves real estate tax sale duties in the opposite direction.
What This Bill Does
The act applies only in Bullock County. It transfers motor vehicle ad valorem tax assessment and collection from the revenue commissioner to the judge of probate. It transfers real property sales for unpaid taxes and redemptions from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner, repeals conflicting laws, and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Taxpayers in Bullock County (motor vehicle owners and property owners) will have motor vehicle tax work handled by the judge of probate and real estate tax sale/redemption processes handled by the revenue commissioner.
Bullock County revenue commissioner and judge of probate offices will swap duties: the revenue commissioner will take over real estate sale and redemption duties, and the judge of probate will take over motor vehicle ad valorem tax assessment and collection duties.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in Bullock County.
Section 2: Transfers motor vehicle ad valorem tax assessment and collection from the revenue commissioner to the judge of probate.
Section 3: Transfers real property sales for unpaid taxes and subsequent redemptions from the judge of probate to the revenue commissioner.
Section 4: Repeals laws or parts of laws conflicting with this act.
Section 5: Becomes effective immediately following Governor approval.

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