HB351 Alabama 2015 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Tommy HanesRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2015
- Title
- Jackson Co., sheriff, inmate trust account, use of funds for law enforcement purposes
- Summary
This bill requires all interest earned on Jackson County's Inmate Trust Fund Account to be used by the sheriff for the account's operation/maintenance or for law enforcement purposes.
What This Bill DoesIf enacted, the bill directs that the interest earned on the Inmate Trust Fund Account maintained by the Jackson County sheriff must be spent for operating or maintaining that account or for law enforcement needs. This designates the interest specifically for sheriff-related uses rather than other potential uses. It becomes effective on the first day of the first month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.
Who It Affects- Jackson County Sheriff — must use the interest from the Inmate Trust Fund Account for its operation/maintenance or for law enforcement purposes.
- Inmate Trust Fund Account (and Jackson County government) — the interest earnings are designated for sheriff use in the described purposes.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: All interest earned on the Inmate Trust Fund Account shall be used by the sheriff for operation or maintenance of that account or for law enforcement purposes.
- Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the first month following its passage and governor's approval, or otherwise becoming law.
- Subjects
- Jackson County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on April 30, 2015 at 2:05 p.m. on April 30, 2015.
Assigned Act No. 2015-118.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 667
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 263
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature