HB504 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

To authorize the Chilton County Commission, pursuant to Section 217 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, to continue at the rate at which there is levied and collected by the county, on all taxable property situated in the county, the ad valorem tax for a trade school and rural and industrial development in the county now levied at the rate of 3 mills on each dollar of assessed value, at a maximum rate, for any tax year of the county, which is equal to $.30 on each one hundred dollars (3 mills on each dollar) of assessed value, until December 31, 2044.

Summary

HB504 lets Chilton County continue a 3-mill ad valorem tax for trade school and rural/industrial development through 2044, subject to a majority voter approval at the next election.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows the county to keep levying a 3-mill tax (about $0.30 per $100 of assessed value) on all taxable property in the county for trade school and rural/industrial development. This continuation lasts until December 31, 2044. The continuation requires approval by a majority of qualified voters in the county at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose. The measure becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Chilton County who pay the ad valorem tax; their tax bill could continue to fund the trade school and development program if the voters approve.
• Chilton County government (County Commission) which would continue to levy and collect the tax up to the 3-mill maximum, subject to voter approval.

Key Provisions

• Current 3-mill ad valorem tax for trade school and rural/industrial development on all taxable property in Chilton County may be continued.
• The continuation is limited to December 31, 2044.
• Continuation is subject to approval by a majority of the county's qualified electors at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose.
• Effective date is immediate upon passage and governor's approval.

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