SB 148·AL·senate
Municipalities; imposition of new or increased taxes or fees, ordinance required
FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Gerald Allen (R)
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Currently Indefinitely Postponed
Apr 7, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that any new municipal tax or license fee, or any increase to an existing one, must be passed through an ordinance that follows a public hearing with at least 30 days’ notice. It also sets voting rules for permanent ordinances and limits contract awards to be made only by resolution. The goal is to increase transparency and public input on local tax decisions.
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