HB129 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Ball
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Madison, ad valorem tax, additional levy authorized for education, referendum
Summary: The City of Madison can raise its city property tax by 12 mills specifically for public education, but only if most voters approve it in a special election.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Madison City Council may increase the city general ad valorem tax by 12 mills ($1.20 per $100 of value) to be used exclusively for public educational purposes. The increase requires a majority vote from qualified electors in a special election. This new levy would be in addition to existing library and Limestone County school taxes, and would take effect starting with the tax year that begins October 1, 2019 (taxes due October 1, 2020).

Who It Affects
City residents of Madison (in Madison and Limestone Counties) who would pay higher property taxes if the measure passes, and who would vote in the special election.
Public education in the City of Madison (funding would go to educational purposes).
City government and the Madison City Council, which would implement and administer the additional levy.

Key Provisions
authorize an additional 12 mills ($1.20 per $100) on assessed value for the city general ad valorem tax to be used exclusively for public educational purposes.
requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a special election held for that purpose under Amendment No. 373.
the increase is in addition to existing taxes: a 0.5 mill library tax (Amendment No. 269) and a 10.5 mill Limestone County portion for public schools (Amendment No. 805).
the increase may take effect for the tax year beginning October 1, 2019, with taxes due October 1, 2020.

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