HB464 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul W. LeeRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Houston Co., county commission chair, expense allowance in lieu of mileage or vehicle, effective Dec. 2018, Sec. 45-35-70 am'd.
Summary: HB464 changes how the Houston County Commission Chair is paid by replacing mileage or vehicle use with a $500 monthly expense allowance, starting December 1, 2018, and this change is prospective.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 45-35-70 to establish a $500 per month expense allowance for the Chair of the Houston County Commission in lieu of mileage reimbursement or county vehicle use. This allowance is treated the same as other compensation and expense allowances, with deductions handled like salary. The change is designed to apply to future payments (prospective operation) rather than past payments.

Who It Affects
Chair of the Houston County Commission — will receive a $500 per month expense allowance in lieu of mileage reimbursement or county vehicle use, beginning December 1, 2018.
Houston County district commissioners — continue to receive a $250 per month expense allowance in lieu of mileage for duties within the county (as previously provided), while the chair's new allowance is implemented.

Key Provisions
Starting December 1, 2018, the Chair of the Houston County Commission shall receive a monthly expense allowance of $500 in lieu of mileage reimbursement or the use of a county vehicle, and this allowance will be treated as other compensation.
The act is prospective in operation, applying to future payments and not retroactively.

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Subjects: Houston County