Senate Bill 148 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required

Description

Under existing law, a municipality may enact an ordinance or resolution to levy a new tax or license fee or to increase the rate of any existing tax or license fee when the tax or license fee is otherwise authorized by law.

This bill would provide that a municipality may only levy a new tax or license fee, or increase the rate of a tax or license fee, by ordinance.

This bill would provide that the ordinance may not be considered for adoption until after a public hearing, and would require at least 30 days' notice before a public hearing.

This bill would also provide the requirements for a notice.

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Subjects

Counties & Municipalities