HB197 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Charles O. Newton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Conecuh Co., coroner, expense allowance, prior payments ratified, cost-of-living increases provided
Summary: HB197 sets Conecuh County coroner’s annual expense allowance at $6,293, ratifies past payments, and ties future increases to those given to other county officers.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a total annual expense allowance of $6,293 for the Conecuh County coroner, to be paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments, and replaces any other compensation or allowance that might exist by law. It validates and confirms all Conecuh County Commission actions and payments related to the coroner’s expense allowance from December 28, 2001 through the act’s effective date. After the act becomes law, the coroner would be eligible for increases to the expense allowance in the same manner and amount or percentage as increases granted to other county officers under Section 11-2A-4. It also repeals laws that conflict with the act and makes the measure effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
The Conecuh County coroner, who would receive a $6,293 annual expense allowance and may receive future increases similar to other officers.
The Conecuh County Commission and Conecuh County general fund, which would pay the coroner and whose past actions/payments related to this allowance are ratified.
Residents and taxpayers of Conecuh County, who fund the coroner’s expense allowance through the county’s general fund.
Other county officers in Alabama, whose raise processes would set the same method and rate for future coroner increases.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sets the coroner's total annual expense allowance at $6,293, to be paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments, in lieu of any other compensation.
Section 2: Ratifies and confirms all Conecuh County Commission actions and payments to the coroner regarding the expense allowance since December 28, 2001 through the act’s effective date.
Section 3: Allows future increases to the coroner’s expense allowance in the same manner and same amount or percentage as increases granted to other county officers under Section 11-2A-4.
Section 4: Repeals any laws that conflict with the act.
Section 5: Takes effect immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects: Conecuh County