HB192 Alabama 2010 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service CommissionRepublican- 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 DoesThe 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 ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- 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).
- 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
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Source: Alabama Legislature