HB21 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tim WadsworthRepresentative
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2015
Title: Walker County, Treasurers office abolished, duties transferred to co. commission, Act 404, 1966 Sp. Sess., Act 85-896, 1985 2nd. Sp. Sess., 89-634, 1989 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: HB21 abolishes the Walker County Treasurer’s office and transfers its duties to the Walker County Commission, including establishing a county depository under general law.
What This Bill Does
The bill eliminates the Walker County Treasurer position. The County Commission will take over the duties and set up a county depository following general law. It repeals laws related to the treasurer, including compensation and expense provisions for the treasurer, and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Walker County government (County Commission) — gains authority to manage treasurer duties and establish the county depository.
Walker County residents/taxpayers — changes in how county funds are deposited and managed, with duties formerly done by the treasurer now handled by the County Commission.

Key Provisions
Abolition of the Walker County Treasurer office (Section 1).
County Commission must establish a county depository in the same manner as general law (Section 2).
Repeal of all laws conflicting with the act, including prior acts related to the treasurer (Section 3).
Effective date: immediate upon passage and governor's approval (Section 4).

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