SB353 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

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

Summary

A constitutional amendment to add a 5-mill ad valorem property tax to fund Medicaid, with the money going to the state General Fund if voters approve.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the measure would levy an additional five mills per year on the assessed value of taxable property in Alabama starting after December 31, 2017. The net proceeds would be distributed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes. The tax would be subject to exemptions and limits set by general law, and voters would decide at the next statewide general election.

Who It Affects

• Property taxpayers in Alabama: would pay an extra 5-mill ad valorem tax on the assessed value of taxable property, subject to exemptions and general-law limits.
• State Medicaid program and General Fund: would gain additional funds from the new tax to support Medicaid.

Key Provisions

• Imposes an additional five (5) mill per year state ad valorem tax on the assessed value of taxable property, beginning after December 31, 2017.
• Net proceeds of the new tax shall be distributed to the State General Fund for Medicaid purposes.
• Tax increase is subject to exemptions, valuations, and limitations provided for by general law.
• Election to approve the amendment shall be held at the next statewide general election, with specified ballot language.

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Subjects

Constitutional Amendments