HB358 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office
Summary: The bill would give the Lowndes County Sheriff a $10,000 annual expense allowance and a $10,000 annual salary increase starting with the next term, with the expense allowance then repealed.
What This Bill Does
It adds a $10,000 yearly expense allowance for the Lowndes County Sheriff, paid from the county general fund and eligible to be counted toward retirement contributions. Starting with the sheriff’s next term, the sheriff’s annual salary would increase by $10,000 per year, paid monthly from the general fund, and the expense allowance provision would be nullified. The act also repeals conflicting laws and includes an specified effective date.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Lowndes County — receives an additional $10,000 per year as an expense allowance and, from the next term onward, a $10,000 per year salary increase (with the expense allowance provisions ending at that time).
Lowndes County general fund/budget — responsible for paying the new expense allowance and salary from the county’s general funds; the expense allowance may count toward retirement contributions.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): Sheriff shall receive an additional $10,000 per year expense allowance, payable monthly from the county general fund, in addition to other compensation, and it may be treated as retirement contributions.
Section 1(b): Beginning with the next term of office, the sheriff's annual salary shall be increased by $10,000 per year, payable monthly; at that time, Section 1(a) shall become null and void.
Section 2: Repeals all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Section 3: Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, or upon becoming law.

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Subjects: Lowndes County