HB572 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Andy WhittRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Huntsville, ad valorem taxes, for public schools modified to apply citywide in Madison, Limestone, and Morgan Counties at same rate
Summary: HB 572 lets Huntsville set a uniform citywide public school tax rate of up to 22 mills and move toward equalizing funding across the city.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Huntsville City Council to equalize ad valorem taxes for city public schools and set a maximum rate of 22 mills on all taxable property. This change requires a favorable vote by the city’s qualified electors under Amendment 373 and a corresponding reduction in the current special school taxes within the city school district. The 22-mill levy would be used exclusively for city public school purposes, replacing the current mix of taxes that total 22 mills (6.5 mills from Amendment 8 and 15.5 mills of special school taxes).

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents within the City of Huntsville (including areas in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties) who would see changes in the city’s school tax rate and how tax dollars are collected.
Qualified electors residing in Huntsville who would vote on the proposed tax modification.
Huntsville City School District and its public schools, which would receive funding at the new 22-mill level and have those funds used exclusively for city public school purposes.
Property within the Huntsville city school district across the counties involved that would be affected by the tax rate change.

Key Provisions
Establishes a citywide cap of 22 mills for the Amendment 8 school tax and related special school taxes, with funds earmarked for Huntsville city public schools.
Requires a favorable vote by the city’s qualified electors on the modification under Amendment 373.
Requires a corresponding reduction in the rates of the special school ad valorem taxes when the 22-mill rate is adopted.
After enactment, allows the city to levy and collect up to 22 mills for city public school purposes, with the levy used exclusively for city schools.
Clarifies that the current 22-mill total comes from 6.5 mills (Amendment 8) plus 15.5 mills of special school taxes.
Becomes effective immediately upon the governor’s signature.

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Subjects: Huntsville