HB311 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

High Interest

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Anthony DanielsRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Tax increment districts, provide that compensation may be determined solely by local governing body if a district is within a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone
Summary: HB311 would let local governments with a tax increment district inside a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone set compensation and use public funds with fewer limits, and would validate the Major Zone Act.
What This Bill Does
If a tax increment district is in a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone, the governing body that created the district could determine the compensation to be received for property (instead of requiring at least fair market value). Public funds within the district could be used for acquiring and redeveloping property and disposed of for private interests with the compensation set by the local government, bypassing certain constitutional limits and debt restrictions. The measure would also validate and confirm the Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act, and would require voter approval through a constitutional amendment election.

Who It Affects
Municipalities or counties that have a tax increment district located within a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone, who would gain sole discretion over compensation and use of district funds.
Private interests receiving property or redevelopment benefits from the district, and the general public whose tax dollars fund these activities and are affected by the changes to debt limits and constitutional restrictions.

Key Provisions
Within a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone, the compensation for property in a tax increment district may be determined solely by the district's governing body, not necessarily at minimum fair market value, and without regard to Sections 93 and 94 of the Constitution.
Public moneys within such a district, and proceeds from obligations issued for redevelopment, may be expended for acquisition and redevelopment and disposed of for private interests with consideration determined by the district's governing body, exempt from debt-limit and certain constitutional restrictions (Sections 93 and 94).
Obligations issued for these purposes shall not be charged against the constitutional debt limit of the municipality or county.
The Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act (Act 2013-51) is validated and confirmed by this amendment.

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