SB136 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

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

Summary

This bill would amend the Alabama Constitution to add a new 5-mill statewide property tax whose net proceeds go to the State General Fund to support Medicaid, increasing the total property tax rate on existing property to 11.5 mills.

What This Bill Does

If passed, after December 31, 2016, an additional five mills would be levied on the assessed value of taxable property. The net proceeds would be directed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes. An election would be held at the next statewide election to approve the amendment. The usual exemptions and valuation rules would apply as set by general law.

Who It Affects

• Property owners and businesses in Alabama, who would see higher property tax bills due to the added 5-mill levy (subject to existing exemptions and limits).
• The Medicaid program and people who rely on Medicaid, as the added funds would be used in the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes.

Key Provisions

• Adds an additional five (5) mill state ad valorem tax on the assessed value of taxable property after December 31, 2016.
• Net proceeds of the new tax must be distributed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes.
• The amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors at the next statewide election.
• Tax exemptions, valuations, and limitations will follow general law; the tax is subject to those existing provisions.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments