HB478 sets new eligibility rules for Wilcox County sheriffs and requires annual continuing education.
If passed, the bill adds specific qualifications for anyone running for sheriff in Wilcox County, such as citizenship, one year of county residency, active voter registration in the county, a high school diploma or GED, age 25 or older, at least three years of prior law enforcement experience, and no felony conviction. It also requires the elected sheriff to complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year, approved by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association or the National Sheriff’s Association. The act applies only to Wilcox County and becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.
Forwarded to Executive Department
Assigned Act No. 2016-285.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1036
Third Reading Passed
Sanders motion to Carry Over adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over
Sanders motion to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 534
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Source: Alabama Legislature