HB588 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Municipalities, municipal governing body, salary, expense increases, introduced at least 30 day before adoption

Summary

HB588 sets a standardized process for Alabama municipalities to approve salary, expense allowances, or other compensation increases, including a 30-day waiting period and public notice.

What This Bill Does

It requires that any proposed salary, expense allowance, or other compensation increase for the municipal governing body be introduced at a regular meeting at least 30 days before the meeting at which it will be considered or adopted. It also requires that the proposal be published within seven business days after it is proposed, using the same method required for ordinances. The rules apply to all municipalities in Alabama (Classes 1–8) and any prior increases must be readopted under these requirements before they can take effect. The act does not apply to the office of mayor unless the mayor sits on the council, and it becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects

• Municipal governing bodies (city/town councils) in Alabama – must follow the new rules for introducing, publishing, and readopting salary/expense increases.
• General public and residents of Alabama municipalities – will have formal notice through required publication when such increases are proposed.

Key Provisions

• Introduced increases must be brought before consideration/adoption at least 30 days in advance in a regular meeting.
• Proposed increases must be published within seven business days using the same method as ordinances.
• The act applies to all municipalities (Classes 1–8) and repeals conflicting laws.
• Any salary or expense increase adopted before this act must be readopted under these requirements before becoming operative.
• The mayor is exempt unless the mayor sits on the council; the act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

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

Subjects

Municipalities