HB246 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Leeds, ad valorem tax, add'l authorized, distrib. to public schools and city, referendum
Summary: Leeds can raise its city property tax to 18.2 mills, with part funding general city needs and part funding public schools, subject to voter approval in a special election.
What This Bill Does
The bill lets the City of Leeds increase its ad valorem tax rate up to 18.2 mills (from the current 9.2). Of the increased amount, 3.3 mills would go to general municipal purposes and 5.7 mills would be dedicated to the Leeds City Board of Education for public schools. The increase requires a majority vote by qualified Leeds electors in a special election, and the measure becomes law once approved by the governor.

Who It Affects
Property owners and taxpayers in the City of Leeds would pay a higher local ad valorem tax if the measure is approved in the required special election.
Leeds City Board of Education and the city’s public schools would receive an additional 5.7 mills of funding from the increased tax.

Key Provisions
Allows Leeds to increase the city ad valorem tax rate to a maximum of $1.82 per $100 of assessed value (18.2 mills).
The current rate is 9.2 mills; the increase adds 9 mills.
Net proceeds: 3.3 mills for general municipal purposes and 5.7 mills for public school purposes via the Leeds City Board of Education.
The increase requires approval by a majority of the qualified electors in Leeds voting in a special election under Amendment No. 373.
Effective date: becomes law immediately after the Governor signs or otherwise approves.

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