HB282 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcel Black

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Muscle Shoals, ad valorem tax, city council authorized to increase

Summary

HB 282 would let Muscle Shoals raise its special property tax for public schools from 0.75 to 1.25 dollars per $100 of value, but only if local voters approve in a special election.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Muscle Shoals City Council to increase the special ad valorem tax rate for public school purposes to a maximum of $1.25 per $100 of assessed value (12.5 mills). The current rate is $0.75 per $100 (7.5 mills). Any increase requires approval by a majority of the city’s qualified voters in a special election. The act becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Property owners and other taxpayers in Muscle Shoals: could face higher property taxes if the voters approve the increase.
• Muscle Shoals city government and the local public school system: would gain authority to levy a higher special tax (up to $1.25 per $100) to support public school funding, pending voter approval.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the City Council to increase the special ad valorem tax rate for public school purposes to a maximum of $1.25 per $100 of assessed value (12.5 mills).
• The current rate is $0.75 per $100 (7.5 mills); the increase would be an additional 50 mills (5 mills more).
• The increase may only occur if a majority of qualified electors in Muscle Shoals vote in favor at a special election held under Amendment No. 373.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Colbert County