HB489 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Wilcox County, authorizes county commission to increase ad valorem tax

Summary

HB489 would let Wilcox County raise its general ad valorem tax rate up to 22 mills (from 14) with voter approval and dedicate the new revenue to parks, roads, volunteer fire departments, and the county general fund.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Wilcox County Commission to increase the general ad valorem tax rate on all taxable property to a maximum of 22 mills ($2.20 per $100 of assessed value). The increase would require a majority vote by qualified county electors at a special election and would take effect after the election, with the act becoming effective June 1, 2024. The net proceeds from the increase would be allocated as follows: 1 mill for public parks and recreation, 2 mills for roads and bridges, 1 mill for volunteer fire departments, and 4 mills for county general funds.

Who It Affects

• Wilcox County residents and property taxpayers, who could see higher ad valorem taxes if the levy is approved.
• County services and entities (parks/recreation, roads/bridges, volunteer fire departments, and the county general fund) that would receive and allocate the increased revenue.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Allows Wilcox County to raise the general ad valorem tax rate to a maximum of 22 mills ($2.20 per $100) from the current 14 mills, subject to a majority vote by qualified electors at a special election.
• Provision 2: Specifies the distribution of the increased revenue: 1 mill for parks/recreation, 2 mills for roads/bridges, 1 mill for volunteer fire departments, and 4 mills for the county general fund; act becomes effective June 1, 2024.

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