SB 374 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Henry County to collect a temporary property tax to fund public school projects in the city of Headland. The tax would apply only to taxable property located south of Sandy Creek and would be set at a rate of three mills per dollar of assessed value. Revenue from the tax would be restricted exclusively to public school purposes for Headland projects and would be collected from October 1, 2027, through September 30, 2034. The amendment requires voter approval through a special election before it can take effect.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Signed Apr 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 7, 2026
MINOR
The bill evolved from a draft introduction to an enrolled, final version ready for signing. The primary substantive change is the consolidation of the tax description, which now explicitly defines the tax rate as 'three mills per dollar of assessed value' and clarifies that proceeds must be used exclusively for public school projects in Headland. The final version also includes standard certification signatures from the Senate and House, confirming the bill has passed both chambers.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on Henry County, specifically taxing property south of Sandy Creek to fund Headland schools, with no change in geographic or purpose applicability.
DEFINITION

The tax rate definition was refined to explicitly state 'three mills per dollar of assessed value' for clarity.

TECHNICAL

Added certification signatures from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to indicate the bill has been passed by both chambers.

Removed draft identifiers, version numbers, and preliminary page headers associated with the 'Introduced' status.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1192
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation)
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 1017
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1016
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Billy Beasley
DDemocratic
AL
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