HB350 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Reed IngramRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Elmore Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Summary: HB350 sets new, stricter qualifications for Elmore County sheriff candidates and requires annual continuing education for the office.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to Elmore County. It requires sheriff candidates to meet specific criteria ( citizenship, county residence, voting eligibility, a four-year degree in criminal justice or related field, age 25 or older, 3+ years of law enforcement experience with arrest power, and no felony conviction). After election, the sheriff must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year, approved by the Alabama Sheriff's Association. The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
People who want to run for Elmore County sheriff, who must meet the listed qualification requirements to qualify for election.
Elmore County sheriff, who must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year after taking office.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies only to Elmore County.
Section 2(a): Qualifications to qualify for election as sheriff in Elmore County: US citizenship; county residency for at least one year before qualification; meeting elector qualifications and being registered to vote in the county for at least one year before qualifying; a four-year college degree in criminal justice or a related field from an accredited university; age at least 25 before qualifying; at least three years of immediate prior service as a law enforcement officer with arrest power; no felony conviction.
Section 2(b): Post-election continuing education: the sheriff must annually complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education approved by the Alabama Sheriff's Association.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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