HB534 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Cherokee Co., elections, returning officers, mileage allowance, further provided for, Sec. 45-10-111.01 am'd.
Summary: HB534 adds an extra $10 and mileage reimbursement at the state rate for Cherokee County returning officers for each election.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to Cherokee County and updates the law to provide additional pay and travel reimbursement for returning officers. Returning officers receive $10 plus $0.25 per mile for travel from the polling place to the courthouse and back, with the judge of probate determining the miles eligible for reimbursement. The extra pay is provided for each election, one eligible person per precinct box, in addition to the statewide compensation for election officials.

Who It Affects
Returning officers in Cherokee County (poll workers and related officials) receive an extra $10 and mileage reimbursement for travel between polling places and the courthouse per election.
The judge of probate in Cherokee County is responsible for determining the number of miles to be reimbursed.

Key Provisions
Applies only to Cherokee County; amends Act 97-652, now appearing as Section 45-10-111.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Returning officers shall receive an additional $10 and be reimbursed at the state mileage rate ($0.25 per mile) for travel from the polling place to the courthouse and return.
The judge of probate shall determine the number of miles eligible for mileage reimbursement.
The additional compensation and mileage are paid to one person per precinct box at each federal, state, county, or special election held in the county.
This provision is in addition to statewide compensation for election officials under Section 17-6-13.
Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor (or becoming law otherwise).

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Subjects: Cherokee County