HB64 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wood

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Chambers Co., ad valorem tax, levy of addional 6 mills for education and county roads, extension of existing tax for 20 years, referendum

Summary

Chambers County can extend a six-mill ad valorem tax for 20 more years, with a voter referendum, dedicating three mills to education and three mills to roads.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the County Commission to levy an additional six mills on property value for 20 years, extending the existing tax under Section 45-9-242. The new revenue is split: three mills to the county and city boards of education for general education, and three mills to the county general fund for road construction and maintenance. The extension cannot start until the current tax ends and must be approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in the 2022 runoff primary. The act becomes law after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Chambers County who would pay the six-mill ad valorem tax (in addition to existing taxes).
• County and city boards of education receive three mills for general education purposes.
• Chambers County government uses three mills for road construction and maintenance.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Chambers County Commission to extend the six-mill ad valorem tax for 20 years.
• Extension applies to the tax previously authorized under Section 45-9-242 and may not begin until that tax expires.
• Revenue split: three mills to county and city boards of education for general education; three mills to county general fund for roads construction and maintenance.
• Extension requires approval by a majority of qualified electors in the 2022 runoff primary.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately after passage and gubernatorial 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

Chambers County