HB623 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Ralph Howard
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Bibb Co., sheriff, jail store, operation, proceeds earmarked for co. general fund for salaries
Summary: The bill lets Bibb County run a jail store inside the county jail and requires all profits to fund salary increases for sheriff's department staff.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Bibb County Sheriff or their agents to operate a jail store for prisoners and to contract with a provider if needed. All proceeds go into the county general fund and are earmarked solely for increasing salaries of sheriff's department employees. The sheriff must keep records of store sales, the county commission will be told the total revenue on request, and the jail store accounts will be audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts with copies sent to the sheriff and county commission within 30 days of the audit. The measure takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Prisoners in Bibb County jail who will have access to a jail store serving their needs
The Bibb County Sheriff and sheriff's department employees whose salaries would be funded by the jail store proceeds

Key Provisions
Section 1 authorizes the sheriff to operate a jail store for prisoners in the county jail and allows contracting with a provider to supply and run the store
Section 2 requires all proceeds to be deposited into the county general fund and earmarked solely to fund salary increases for sheriff's department employees; the sheriff can request the total generated from the store
Section 3 requires the sheriff to maintain an account of jail store sales, have the account audited by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, and provide a copy of the audit to the sheriff and county commission within 30 days of completion
Section 4 states the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Bibb County