HB738 Alabama 2012 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Lesley VanceRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2012
- Title
- Russell County, sheriff, expense allowance and compensation
- Summary
HB738 would give the Russell County sheriff a $10,000 annual expense allowance and set the sheriff's salary at $90,000 per year, replacing other compensation.
What This Bill DoesIt provides a $10,000 per year expense allowance for the Russell County Sheriff, to be paid from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments starting the month after the act becomes effective. It sets the sheriff's annual salary at $90,000, payable monthly from the general fund beginning when the current sheriff's term ends, and this salary would be the total compensation in lieu of any other pay or expense allowances. It repeals conflicting laws and establishes an effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
Who It Affects- The Sheriff of Russell County – will receive an additional $10,000 expense allowance annually and a $90,000 annual salary after the current sheriff's term ends, replacing existing compensation structures.
- Russell County’s general fund – will be the source of payments for the sheriff’s new expense allowance and salary.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: Adds an additional $10,000 per year expense allowance for the Sheriff of Russell County, payable from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments, starting the first day after the act's effective date.
- Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff's term, sets the sheriff's annual salary at $90,000, payable monthly from the general fund; this salary is the total compensation and replaces any other compensation or expense allowances provided by law.
- Section 3: Repeals laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
- Section 4: Effective date is the first day of the third month after the act is passed and approved by the Governor.
- Subjects
- Russell County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on May 16, 2012 at 6:08 p. m. on May 16, 2012.
Assigned Act No. 2012-539.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1440
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
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 1277
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
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature