HB425 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Municipalities, municipal governing body, salary, expense increases, introduced at least 30 day before adoption

Summary

HB425 sets new rules requiring a 30-day notice and public posting before any salary or compensation increase for municipal governing body members can be adopted.

What This Bill Does

It requires proposed increases to be introduced at a regular city or town meeting at least 30 days before the meeting where they are considered, and it requires publication within seven business days after the proposal. The law applies to all Alabama municipalities and any prior increases must be readopted under these rules before the new governing body takes office. The mayor’s pay is not covered unless the mayor sits on the council. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it and overrides any conflicting laws.

Who It Affects

• Members of the municipal governing body (city/county councilors) who would need to follow the 30-day introduction and publication requirements for any salary, expense allowance, or other compensation increases.
• Municipalities in Alabama (all classes) that would be subject to these rules; the mayor’s pay is only affected if the mayor is a member of the council or governing body.

Key Provisions

• A proposed ordinance or resolution to increase the salary, expense allowance, or other compensation of the municipal governing body must be introduced at a regular meeting at least 30 days before the meeting at which it is considered or adopted.
• The proposed ordinance or resolution must be published within seven business days after it is proposed, using the same publication method required for ordinances.
• The act applies to all municipalities in Alabama (Classes 1-8 and others) and repeals conflicting laws.
• If a prior increase was adopted before this act took effect, it must be readopted under the act’s requirements before the new governing body takes office.
• The act does not apply to the office of mayor unless the mayor sits as a member of the council or governing body.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon the 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

Municipalities