March 2, 2020 Group Watch: Occupational Tax Bill Going to Governor
Last Thursday, the Alabama Senate voted 27-7 to pass a bill requiring municipalities to go through the legislature before instituting or raising an occupational tax. According to the measure, municipalities can keep their occupational tax if enacted prior to February 1, 2020. Supporters of the bill say it will give people who live outside of a municipality a voice in the matter, while opponents say it is a local matter and takes power away from municipalities. The governor can sign the bill, let it become law without her signature or add an executive amendment.
