HB589 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen Farley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Hueytown, ad valorem tax increase authorized, referendum, distrib. for mun. purposes

Summary

HB 589 would let Hueytown raise its city property tax rate from 10 mills to up to 20 mills, but only if voters approve the increase in a special election, and the extra revenue would be used for general municipal needs.

What This Bill Does

Allows Hueytown City Council to increase the city ad valorem tax rate up to a maximum of 20 mills (an increase of up to 10 mills from the current 10 mills). Requires a majority vote by Hueytown's qualified electors in a special election to approve the increase. The additional revenue from the increased rate would be used for general municipal purposes. The change becomes effective after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Property owners and residents in Hueytown who would pay higher ad valorem taxes if the increase is approved.
• Qualified electors residing in Hueytown who would vote in the required special election to approve or reject the increase.

Key Provisions

• Allows Hueytown City Council to increase the city ad valorem tax rate to a maximum of 20 mills (up from 10 mills).
• The increase requires approval by a majority of Hueytown's qualified electors in a special election called for this purpose.
• The net proceeds from the 10-mill increase would be used for general municipal purposes.
• The increase is authorized under Amendment 373 to the Alabama Constitution (Section 217) and takes effect upon governor's signature.

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Subjects

Hueytown