HB679 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Craig Ford
Independent
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Etowah Co., mayor, full-time position with benefits
Summary: HB679 makes the Mayor of Attalla a full-time position with health and retirement benefits, starting with the next term.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the mayor of Attalla would be a full-time position and eligible for health benefits and retirement benefits, starting with the next term of office. The act also repeals any laws that conflict with it and includes severability so the rest of the law stays in effect if part is invalid. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
The Mayor of Attalla — required to be a full-time employee and eligible for health and retirement benefits starting with the next term.
The City of Attalla government (as the employer) — would be obligated to provide health and retirement benefits to the mayor, which could affect its governance and budgeting.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The mayor of the City of Attalla shall be a full-time position with health and retirement benefits, effective for the next term of office.
Section 2: If any part of the act is invalid, the remaining parts stay in effect (severability).
Section 3: Any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
Section 4: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

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