SB176 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Hoover, ad valorem tax for public schools, increase by 2.4 mills, referendum
Summary: The bill lets Hoover City Council seek voter approval to raise the city’s ad valorem tax by 2.4 mills to fund public schools.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes Hoover to increase the city general ad valorem tax by up to 2.4 mills for public school purposes. Any increase requires a public hearing, a council resolution, and approval by a majority of qualified voters in a special election. The extra funds must be used exclusively for public school purposes and the measure becomes effective after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents in the City of Hoover (Jefferson and Shelby Counties) who would pay more in city property taxes if the increase is approved.
Hoover Public Schools and students, who would receive additional funding dedicated specifically to public school purposes.
Hoover qualified electors who vote in a special election to approve or reject the tax increase.

Key Provisions
Section 3: The City may increase the city general ad valorem tax rate by up to 2.4 mills for public school purposes after a public hearing and Council resolution.
Section 4: The maximum increase is 2.4 mills, to be used exclusively for public school purposes.
Section 5: The increase must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors in Hoover who vote in a special election called for that purpose.
Section 6: The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

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