Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required

Summary

The bill forces cities and towns in Alabama to use a formal ordinance when creating a new tax or raising a fee, and to give at least 30 days of public notice and hold a hearing. It sets voting thresholds that differ for cities over 12,000 residents and smaller towns. The goal is to make tax changes more transparent and give residents a chance to weigh in.

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