SB338 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Quinton Ross
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Montgomery Co., sheriffs, compensation and expense allowance
Summary: The bill changes how the Montgomery County Sheriff is paid by adding a $40,000 yearly expense allowance and setting the next term’s salary to $135,000, with the old allowance removed.
What This Bill Does
It creates a $40,000 annual expense allowance for the Montgomery County Sheriff, paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments, and it can be counted toward retirement contributions. Starting with the next term of office, the sheriff’s annual salary is set at $135,000. At that time, the $40,000 expense allowance is void. The bill also repeals laws that conflict with it and specifies when it becomes effective.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Montgomery County would receive a $40,000 annual expense allowance (paid monthly) in addition to other compensation, and the salary would increase to $135,000 starting with the next term.
Montgomery County (via the general fund) would pay the expense allowance and implement the salary change, with potential effects on retirement contributions.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Establishes a $40,000 annual expense allowance for the Montgomery County Sheriff, paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments; this allowance may be treated as compensation for retirement contributions and is in addition to all other compensation or benefits.
Section 2: Beginning with the next term of office, the sheriff's annual salary is set at $135,000 and the $40,000 expense allowance from Section 1 becomes null and void.
Section 3: Repeals all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Section 4: The act becomes effective on the first day of the first month after its passage and approval by the Governor, 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: Montgomery County