HB696 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Class 1 municipality, city council, annual expense allowance, provided for, converted to salary at beginning of next term

Summary

HB696 creates a $25,000 annual expense allowance for Class 1 city council members that automatically becomes a salary at the start of the next term.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies only to Class 1 municipalities and sets an annual expense allowance of $25,000 for members of the city council. Beginning with the next term of office, this expense allowance converts into salary, and the expense allowance provision is void. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval (or becoming law).

Who It Affects

• City council members in Class 1 municipalities — they would receive a $25,000 annual expense allowance that converts to a salary at the start of the next term.
• City budgets and their taxpayers in Class 1 municipalities — funding would shift from an expense allowance to a salary for council members starting with the next term, affecting budgeted expenditures.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Applies only to Class 1 municipalities.
• Section 1(b): City council members shall receive an annual expense allowance of $25,000.
• Section 1(c): Beginning with the next term of office, the expense allowance converts to salary, and the allowance provision becomes null and void.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor 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

Class 1 Municipalities