SB176 Summary

• Authorizes the City Council of Hoover (in Jefferson and Shelby Counties) to increase the city general ad valorem tax by an additional 2.4 mills ($0.24 per $100 of assessed value) for public school purposes.

• The tax increase requires approval by a majority of qualified city electors voting in a special election held pursuant to Amendment No. 373 of the Alabama Constitution.

• The increased revenue must be used exclusively for public school purposes and represents a maximum rate increase of 2.4 mills per tax year.

• The act applies to the City of Hoover and became effective immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

• The Senate passed the bill on April 18, 2019, and the House passed it on May 14, 2019.