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HB 30

Catoosa County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mitchell Horner

HB 30 exempts households relying solely on veterans' benefits from solid waste collection fees, easing financial burdens for veterans and their families.

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Bill Summary · HB 30

Summary of HB 30: Solid Waste Collection Fees Exemption for Veterans' Benefits Households

Bill Number: HB 30
Title: Solid waste collection fees; veterans' benefits sole income households exempted
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Status: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on County and Municipal Government
Classification: Bill
Subject: Military

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 30 is to amend existing legislation regarding solid waste collection fees in Alabama. Specifically, the bill aims to provide an exemption from these fees for households whose sole source of income is veterans' benefits. This initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens on veterans and their families, recognizing their service and the unique challenges they may face.

Key Provisions

  1. Exemption from Fees:

    • Households that rely solely on veterans' benefits will be exempt from paying solid waste collection fees.
    • This exemption mirrors an existing provision for households whose only income is from Social Security benefits.

  2. Proof of Income:

    • To qualify for the exemption, households must present proof of their income source to the county health officer by the first billing date of the year in which the exemption is sought.
    • The exemption is valid only as long as the household's income remains solely from veterans' benefits and must be requested annually.

  3. Technical Revisions:

    • The bill includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the language of the existing code to current standards.

  4. Definition of Veterans' Benefits:

    • The term "veterans' benefits" encompasses any benefits, programs, or services provided to veterans, their dependents, and survivors under the laws administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.

  5. Additional Exemptions:

    • The bill allows for the possibility of additional exemptions for households with total incomes not exceeding 75% of the federal poverty level, as authorized by local law.

Affected Parties

  • Veterans and Their Families: The primary beneficiaries of this bill will be households that rely exclusively on veterans' benefits for their income.
  • County and Municipal Governments: Local governments will need to implement the changes in their solid waste collection fee structures and processes for verifying income sources.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Timeline:

    • The bill was introduced on January 22, 2025, and was read for the first time on January 13, 2026.
    • It has been referred to the House Committee on County and Municipal Government for further consideration.

  • Implementation: If passed, local governments will need to adjust their policies and procedures to accommodate the new exemption for qualifying households.

Conclusion

HB 30 represents a legislative effort to support veterans by exempting them from solid waste collection fees, thereby easing their financial responsibilities. The bill's provisions aim to ensure that those who have served the country are recognized and supported in their post-service lives.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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