Senate Bill 374 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Henry County; ad valorem taxes, levied for public school purposes in Headland, constitutional amendment

Summary

A proposed constitutional amendment would authorize a temporary 3-mill ad valorem tax in Henry County south of Sandy Creek to fund Headland public school projects.

What This Bill Does

It would create a temporary 3-mill property tax in Henry County south of Sandy Creek, beginning with the 2027 tax year and ending after 2034, to support public school projects in Headland. The tax proceeds would be used exclusively for Headland public school projects. The amendment would place the tax in the Alabama Constitution and would be subject to voter approval in an election, with the Code Commissioner responsible for numbering and placing the amendment in the Constitution and making only nonsubstantive revisions after ratification.

Who It Affects

• Property owners in Henry County south of Sandy Creek who would pay the 3-mill levy for Headland public school projects
• Headland residents and public school students who would benefit from funding for school projects
• Code Commissioner, who would place the amendment in the constitution and perform non-substantive revisions after ratification

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Adds a temporary 3-mill ad valorem tax on taxable property in Henry County south of Sandy Creek for public school purposes in Headland (tax years 2027-2034).
• Proceeds must be used exclusively for Headland public school projects.
• Section 1 also notes non-substantive revisions by the Code Commissioner after ratification.
• Section 2: Establishes election procedures for approving the amendment, including ballot description and Yes/No options.
• Section 3: The amendment becomes valid when approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Henry County