HB509 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lesley Vance
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Russell Co., revenue commissioner, expense allowance, compensation, payment of expense allowance prorated
Summary: HB509 would add a $10,000 annual expense allowance for Russell County's revenue commissioner and, after the current term ends, increase the commissioner’s annual salary by $10,000 per year.
What This Bill Does
Starting the month after the act becomes law, the Revenue Commissioner of Russell County would receive an additional $10,000 per year as an expense allowance, prorated and paid from the same funds as the salary. This allowance would be treated like salary for retirement benefits, with the same percentage deducted into the retirement program for ad valorem tax officials. Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent's term, the annual salary would be increased by $10,000 per year, and Section 1 would become void, so future terms rely on the higher salary rather than a separate expense allowance. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Russell County Revenue Commissioner (current and future) – would receive the new expense allowance and a future $10,000 salary increase after the incumbent's term ends.
Ad valorem tax officials retirement program – would have retirement deductions calculated from the expense allowance the same way as from salary.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Adds an annual $10,000 expense allowance for the Russell County Revenue Commissioner, prorated and payable from the same funds as the salary in effect, and treated like salary for retirement benefits with the same percentage deductions into the retirement program for ad valorem tax officials.
Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent revenue commissioner’s term, the annual salary would be increased by $10,000 per year, and Section 1 would become null and void.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and the Governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects: Russell County