HB268 Alabama 2017 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Jim HillRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2017
- Title
- St. Clair Co., sheriff, compensation
- Summary
HB268 increases the starting base salary for the St. Clair County sheriff for the sheriff’s first term after enactment by $15,000 per year, with continued cost-of-living increases.
What This Bill DoesIf enacted, the starting base annual salary for the sheriff elected to their first term after the act’s effective date will be increased by $15,000 per year, paid in equal monthly installments from the county’s general fund. The sheriff will continue to be eligible for cost-of-living increases under state law. The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor or otherwise becomes law.
Who It Affects- The sheriff of St. Clair County, for the sheriff elected to their first term after the act’s effective date, who will receive an extra $15,000 per year in base salary.
- St. Clair County government (general fund), which will pay the increased sheriff salary in monthly installments.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: Beginning with the expiration of the term of the incumbent, the starting base annual salary for the sheriff elected to his or her first term after the act’s effective date is increased by $15,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county’s general fund. The sheriff remains eligible for cost-of-living increases under Chapter 2A, Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975.
- Section 2: Effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.
- Subjects
- St. Clair County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor at 11:57 a.m. on March 16, 2017.
Assigned Act No. 2017-89.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 354
Third Reading Passed
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 145
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
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature