HB581 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim WadsworthRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Winston Co., coroner, salary increase, referendum

Summary

HB581 would raise Winston County's coroner salary by $9,500 a year after the next term, but only if a county referendum approves it.

What This Bill Does

An annual $9,500 salary increase for the Winston County coroner would take effect starting with the next term of office and be paid like the current salary. The increase only happens if a countywide referendum passes; if the majority votes Yes, the act becomes effective immediately; if No, it is repealed. The referendum would be held during the next regularly scheduled state or local election, with the county paying election costs not covered by other agencies, and the judge of probate would conduct the election and certify the results to the Secretary of State.

Who It Affects

• Winston County coroner, who would receive an additional $9,500 per year in salary starting with the next term.
• Winston County residents and county government, who would bear the higher salary cost and share in the election expenses.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: In Winston County, the coroner's annual salary increases by $9,500 starting with the next term of office; payment is made in the same manner as the current coroner salary.
• Section 2: A referendum must be held in Winston County; a majority 'Yes' votes makes the act effective immediately, a majority 'No' votes repeals it; the election is held with the next regularly scheduled election, costs are paid by the county, and results are certified to the Secretary of State.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval, or otherwise becomes law.

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

Subjects

Winston County