AL SB488

Barbour County Commission may levy an additional ad valorem tax of $0.20 per $100 of assessed property value, authorized under Amendment No. 373 to the Alabama Constitution.

Fifty percent of tax revenue goes to the Barbour County Sheriff's Office for motor vehicle purchase, repair, maintenance, and employee compensation increases.

Fifty percent of tax revenue goes toward compensation increases for all Barbour County employees.

Tax increase requires approval by a majority of qualified county electors voting at the next general, primary, constitutional, or special election held for that purpose.

Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval or upon otherwise becoming law.