HB516 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip PettusRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Lauderdale Co., county commission, sheriff's officers and employees, uniforms and allowance further provided for, Act 791, 1969 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

Lauderdale County would be required to supply sheriff's office staff with uniforms and an annual budget to keep them in good condition.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill changes existing law to require the county commission to provide uniforms to deputy sheriffs, the chief deputy, corrections officers, and other staff designated by the sheriff, along with an annual allowance to maintain those uniforms. It clarifies who is covered and that the county pays for both the uniforms and their upkeep. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Deputy sheriffs, the chief deputy, corrections officers, and other sheriff-designated employees will receive uniforms and an annual allowance to maintain them.
• Lauderdale County (the county commission) is required to furnish the uniforms and provide the annual allowance.

Key Provisions

• The county commission shall furnish uniforms to deputy sheriffs, the chief deputy, each corrections officer, and any other employee designated by the sheriff.
• The county commission shall provide an annual allowance sufficient to maintain the uniforms; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Lauderdale County