HB130 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Ball
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Triana, ad valorem tax, distrib. for public education, referendum, contingent on ad valorem tax increase in Madison
Summary: HB 130 would allow Triana to raise its town property tax by 12 mills to fund public education, but only if Triana voters and the City of Madison both approve in simultaneous elections.
What This Bill Does
Triana would be allowed to increase its town general ad valorem tax by 12 mills ($1.20 per $100 of assessed value) and use the money only for public education. The increase could go forward only if a majority of Triana’s qualified voters approve it in a special election, and only if the City of Madison also approves a matching 12-mill increase in a contemporaneous special election. The additional tax would start with the levy for the tax year beginning October 1, 2019 (taxes payable October 1, 2020), and the money collected would be used exclusively for educational purposes.

Who It Affects
Triana residents and property owners who would face a higher local tax rate to fund education, if the measure passes.
City of Madison residents whose approval is required for Triana's tax increase to take effect; their votes determine whether the higher tax can be levied.

Key Provisions
Allows Triana to increase the town general ad valorem tax by 12 mills ($1.20 per $100 of assessed value) for educational purposes, under Amendment No. 373.
Maximum increase permitted for any tax year is 12 mills, to be used exclusively for public educational purposes.
Increase requires a majority vote of Triana's qualified electors at a special election.
Increase may occur only if the City of Madison also approves a 12-mill increase at a contemporaneous special election, with proceeds used exclusively for education.
Effective starting with the tax year beginning October 1, 2019 (taxes due October 1, 2020).
Effective immediately following governor's approval.

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Subjects: Triana