HB406 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Jefferson Co., sheriffs, compensation and expense allowance

Summary

HB406 changes Jefferson County sheriff compensation by replacing a separate $45,000 expense allowance with a $160,000 annual salary starting next term and by aligning the sheriff’s raises with deputy sheriffs.

What This Bill Does

It creates an annual $45,000 expense allowance for the Jefferson County Sheriff, payable from the county's general fund, and notes it can count toward retirement contributions. Starting with the next term of office, the sheriff's annual salary would be $160,000 and the $45,000 expense allowance would be eliminated. It also requires the sheriff to receive the same cost-of-living increases as Jefferson County deputy sheriffs after that date.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County Sheriff: will move from receiving a separate $45,000 expense allowance to a higher $160,000 salary starting next term, and will receive the same cost-of-living increases as deputies; the old expense allowance could be counted toward retirement contributions.
• Jefferson County taxpayers/general fund: will fund the sheriff's compensation, including the initial expense allowance while it exists and the higher salary thereafter, affecting county budget/finances.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Adds an annual $45,000 expense allowance for the Jefferson County Sheriff, payable from the county general fund, in addition to other compensation, and may count toward retirement contributions.
• Section 2(a): Beginning the next term of office, sets the sheriff's annual salary at $160,000 and voids the $45,000 expense allowance.
• Section 2(b): Beginning the next term of office, requires the sheriff to receive the same cost-of-living increases as Jefferson County deputy sheriffs.
• Section 3: Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the first month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Jefferson County