SB380 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Sam GivhanSenator
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: Huntsville would be allowed to equalize and raise its citywide public school ad valorem tax to a maximum of 22 mills, subject to voter approval and reductions in existing local school taxes.
What This Bill Does
The bill sets up a plan to unify the city’s public school tax rate at up to 22 mills across Huntsville, combining the Amendment 8 school tax with the current special school taxes. It requires a favorable vote by qualified electors and a corresponding reduction of other city school taxes so the total remains at 22 mills. The revenue collected would be used exclusively for city public schools in Huntsville, applying to property within Huntsville’s city limits in Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties. The change takes effect after the governor signs the act.

Who It Affects
Property owners in Huntsville city limits (Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties) who would pay up to 22 mills for city public schools.
Huntsville residents who vote in the required election to approve the change.
City of Huntsville and its public school system, which would collect and use the tax revenue exclusively for city public schools.

Key Provisions
Sets the maximum citywide rate for public school ad valorem taxes at 22 mills, to be equalized across the city.
Requires a favorable vote by qualified electors in a special election per Amendment 373 to approve the modification.
Requires reduction of the existing special school ad valorem taxes in the city so that the overall levy does not exceed 22 mills.
After enactment, the city may levy the Amendment 8 school tax at up to 22 mills, with all proceeds used only for city public school purposes.
Applies to Huntsville’s city within Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties; becomes law after governor’s approval.

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Subjects: Huntsville