HB502 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Shelby Co., sheriff, major position in office, appointment and service at the pleasure of the sheriff, exempt from co. law enforcement personnel board, salary specified, Act 79-524, 1979 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: HB502 allows up to two unclassified majors in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, appointed by the sheriff, paid 10% above the highest paid classified deputy, and exempt from the county's law enforcement personnel board.
What This Bill Does
It amends Act 79-524 to create up to two majors in the Sheriff’s Office who are in unclassified service and serve at the sheriff’s pleasure. These major positions are not subject to the Shelby County Law Enforcement Personnel Board’s oversight. Their compensation is set at 10% higher than the highest paid classified county law enforcement employee. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Up to two majors in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office who will be appointed by the sheriff, serve in unclassified status, and receive a pay rate at least 10% above the top classified deputy.
The Shelby County Law Enforcement Personnel Board, which will not have jurisdiction over these two major positions.

Key Provisions
Authorizes up to two majors in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office to be in unclassified service and appointed by the sheriff, serving at the sheriff's pleasure.
Sets the majors' compensation at 10% greater than the highest paid classified county law enforcement employee in Shelby County.
Exempts these two major positions from the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Law Enforcement Personnel Board.
Amends Section 3 of Act 79-524 (and its 1994 amendment) to reflect the above exemptions and status for the majors.

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