HB608 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Jones
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Covington Co., board of equalization, compensation, Sec. 45-20-240 am'd.
Summary: HB608 sets a total daily expense allowance for Covington County's board of equalization at $75, with the county paying $30 and the state covering the rest, effective the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it would establish a daily expense allowance for the Covington County board of equalization totaling $75. The county would contribute $30 per day and the state would cover the remaining amount; the county's share would automatically decrease if the state's portion increases. Payments come from the county general fund and are made only when board members attend meetings.

Who It Affects
Covington County Board of Equalization members — will receive a daily expense allowance when they attend meetings, with a total daily pay of $75 split between the county and state.
Covington County government (county general fund) — will pay the county's $30 per day share from the general fund, with payments made only for attendance.

Key Provisions
Total daily allowance for board members is $75; county portion is $30 and the state portion covers the remainder, with county share decreasing if the state increases.
Payments are made from the county general fund and only when board members attend meetings.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor 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: Covington County