HB670 Summary

• Authorizes Barbour County Commission to levy an additional ad valorem tax of $0.20 per $100 of assessed property value, in addition to any existing taxes.

• Directs 50% of tax revenue to Barbour County Sheriff's Office for motor vehicle purchase, repair, maintenance, and employee compensation increases.

• Directs remaining 50% of tax revenue to general compensation increases for all Barbour County employees.

• Tax increase is subject to approval by majority vote of county qualified electors at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose.

• Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.