SB20 Alabama 2016 1st Special Session Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Medicaid, funding through General Fund, additional 5 mill statewide levy in ad valorem tax distributed for Medicaid purposes, const. amend.

Summary

SB20 would amend the Alabama Constitution to add a new five-mill state ad valorem tax, with net proceeds going to the State General Fund to support Medicaid.

What This Bill Does

If approved, after December 31, 2016, the state would levy an additional five mills per year on the assessed value of taxable property. The net proceeds would be distributed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes. The tax would be subject to exemptions, valuations, and limitations provided by general law. A statewide election would be held to approve the amendment.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Alabama would pay an extra 5 mills on their taxable property, subject to existing exemptions and valuation rules.
• The Medicaid program and the State General Fund would receive additional revenue to support Medicaid services.

Key Provisions

• Adds an additional five (5) mill state ad valorem tax on the assessed value of taxable property, to take effect after December 31, 2016.
• Net proceeds of the tax shall be distributed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes.
• Tax is subject to exemptions, valuations, and limitations provided for by general law.
• Requires a statewide election for approval of the amendment at the next statewide general election, with specified ballot language.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments