HB669 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Pike Co., coroner, county commission authorized to set salary and expense allowance

Summary

HB669 lets Pike County set the coroner's pay and expenses, with caps of $20,000 salary and $18,000 in expenses per year, paid monthly from the county general fund.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes the Pike County Commission to determine the coroner's compensation within set limits. It sets a maximum of $20,000 per year for salary and up to $18,000 per year for an expense allowance, both to be paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. The changes take effect immediately after the governor signs the act.

Who It Affects

• Pike County coroner: eligible to receive a salary up to $20,000 per year and an expense allowance up to $18,000 per year, paid monthly from the county's general fund.
• Pike County Commission and county government: gains authority to set the coroner's salary and expense allowance within those caps.

Key Provisions

• The Pike County Commission may set the coroner's salary up to $20,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund.
• The Pike County Commission may set an expense allowance for the coroner up to $18,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Pike County