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HB192 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Co-Sponsor
Elwyn Thomas
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Blount Co., elected officials, county commission may provide expense allowance if salary voluntarily diminished due to participation in public or private retirement fund
Summary

HB192 would let Blount County pay an expense allowance to an elected official who voluntarily lowers their salary to participate in a retirement fund, equal to the amount of the reduction.

What This Bill Does

The Blount County Commission may provide an expense allowance to an elected official who reduces their salary due to participation in a public or private retirement fund, with the payment not exceeding the amount of the reduction. The official must file a written request with the county commission. If approved, the allowance is in addition to any other compensation or allowances provided by law. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects
  • Elected officials in Blount County who voluntarily reduce their salary to participate in a public or private retirement fund (they may receive an expense allowance equal to the reduction, if approved).
  • The Blount County Commission, which would review, approve, and administer the allowance.
Key Provisions
  • Allows the Blount County Commission to provide an expense allowance to an elected official who voluntarily diminishes salary due to retirement fund participation, with the amount not to exceed the salary reduction.
  • The salary reduction must be made pursuant to Section 36-6-10, Code of Alabama 1975.
  • Requires the elected official to file a written request with the county commission to receive the expense allowance.
  • If approved, the expense allowance is in addition to any other compensation or expense allowances provided by law.
  • Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).
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Subjects
Blount County

Bill Actions

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 211

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 9, 2010 House Passed
Yes 35
Abstained 37
Absent 31

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature