HB375 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Wilcox Co., ad valorem tax, co. commission authorized to levy add'l taxes, distrib. for county purposes and for public schools, referendum

Summary

HB375 would let Wilcox County raise its general property tax rate up to 34 mills (3.40 per $100) and require a countywide vote, with proceeds split between county services and public schools.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes Wilcox County to increase its general ad valorem tax rate from the current 14 mills to a maximum of 34 mills for any tax year. It sets specific allocations for the increased revenue: 10 mills would be used for county purposes with sub-allocations (1 mill for parks and recreation, 2 mills for roads and bridges, 2 mills for volunteer fire departments, and 5 mills for county general funds), and 10 mills would be paid to the Wilcox County Board of Education for public school purposes. The increase requires approval by a majority of qualified electors in a special election, and the act would become law immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Property taxpayers in Wilcox County would see a higher ad valorem tax rate (up to 34 mills) if the measure passes.
• Wilcox County Board of Education would receive 10 mills of the increased tax revenue for public school purposes.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes Wilcox County to increase the general ad valorem tax rate to a maximum of 34 mills (3.40 per $100) under Amendment No. 373.
• Current rate is 14 mills; the increase would be up to the maximum permitted for any tax year.
• Net proceeds referable to 10 mills are allocated as follows: 1 mill for public parks and recreation, 2 mills for roads and bridges, 2 mills for volunteer fire departments, and 5 mills for county general funds.
• Net proceeds referable to 10 mills are paid to the Wilcox County Board of Education for public school purposes.
• The increase requires approval by a majority of qualified electors in a special election.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Wilcox County