HB671 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Cullman Co., sheriff, authorize to conduct fund raising events, proceeds for operation of sheriffs office
Summary: The bill lets the Cullman County sheriff hold fundraising events, like rodeos, and use the proceeds to operate the sheriff’s office, with past compliant actions ratified and the law taking effect soon after governor approval.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the sheriff to conduct fundraising events in Cullman County and to use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff’s office. The act is described as remedial and curative, meaning prior actions by the sheriff that followed this rule are ratified and confirmed. The measure becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office — gains authority to hold fundraisers and use proceeds to support office operations.
Cullman County residents — may benefit from better or funded sheriff operations, and the act clarifies and ratifies related past fundraising actions.

Key Provisions
The sheriff may conduct fundraising events in Cullman County, including rodeos.
Proceeds and profits from these events may be used for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff’s office.
The act is remedial and curative; sheriff actions that complied with the new authority are ratified and confirmed.
The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval (or becoming law by other means).

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