July 16, 2006 — Update

Senate Bill 10 was introduced Jan. 10, 2006, and referred to the Senate Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections Committee. No further action was taken.

March 2, 2006

The Alabama Legislature is considering a bill that would reduce the ad valorem tax on RVs.

Senate Bill 10 proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the classifications of property for ad valorem tax purposes. Currently, RVs fall into Class II — “All property not otherwise classified” — and are taxed at the 20 percent rate.

The bill proposes that RVs be placed in Class IV along with all private passenger automobiles, which are taxed at 15 percent.

Alabama law requires that a referendum on any tax issue be conducted. So, if the bill passes in the Legislature, electors would vote to adopt it or reject it.

Max Durbin, chairman of FMCA's Governmental and Legislative Advisory Committee, encourages Alabama residents to contact their state legislators in support of the bill.

Status: SB 10 was sent to the Senate Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections Committee on Jan. 10.

The Alabama Legislature
www.legislature.state.al.us