SB194 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Perry Co., sheriff, compensation, Legislature authorized to fix, regulate, and alter, const. amend.

Summary

A constitutional amendment for Perry County that lets the Legislature set and regulate the sheriff's pay and related fees, including placing the sheriff on a salary with revenue going to the county treasury.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the Legislature may fix and alter the sheriff's fees, commissions, allowances, and salary, including how compensation is determined. It may place the sheriff on a salary and require that the fees and percentages collected by the sheriff be paid into the Perry County treasury.

Who It Affects

• Perry County sheriff—could have compensation and income sources set or limited by state law and local rules
• Perry County government and residents—revenues from the sheriff's fees would go to the county treasury and affect county budgeting and funding

Key Provisions

• The Legislature may fix, regulate, and alter the fees, commissions, allowances, and salaries charged or received by the sheriff of Perry County, including method and basis of compensation.
• The Legislature may place the sheriff on a salary and provide that the fees, commissions, allowances, and percentages collectible by the sheriff be paid into the Perry County treasury.

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

Subjects

Perry County