HB533 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mark Tuggle
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Coosa Co., sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required
Summary: HB533 sets minimum qualifications for Coosa County sheriff and requires annual continuing education after election.
What This Bill Does
It adds specific eligibility requirements for anyone running for or appointed to be Coosa County sheriff, including citizenship, county residency and voting history, education, age, 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 recognized sheriff associations. The act applies only to Coosa County and does not affect supernumerary sheriffs, and it becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Individuals seeking election to the office of Coosa County sheriff or appointed to serve as sheriff must meet the new qualifications.
The sheriff elected in Coosa County must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually, starting after taking office.

Key Provisions
Minimum qualifications for sheriff in Coosa County: U.S. citizen; at least one year of county residency before qualifying; qualified elector registered to vote in the county for at least one year before qualifying; high school diploma or GED; at least 21 years old before qualifying; one year of prior service as a law enforcement officer with arrest power; and no felony conviction.
Continuing education requirement: Upon election, the sheriff must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year, approved by the Alabama Sheriff’s Association or the National Sheriff’s Association.

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