HB596 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Macon County Expense allowance for certain elected Macon County officials

Summary

HB596 would add an annual $4,800 expense allowance for Macon County officials (Commissioners, the Chair, the Revenue Commissioner, and the Sheriff), starting the first day of the month after the act becomes law, paid monthly and in addition to current pay.

What This Bill Does

The bill provides a $4,800 per year expense allowance for each of the listed Macon County officials. The allowance is paid in equal monthly installments and is in addition to all other compensation and benefits, and it may be counted toward retirement contributions where applicable. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Macon County Commissioners and the Chair of the Macon County Commission — will receive an additional $4,800 per year as an expense allowance.
• Group 2: Macon County Revenue Commissioner and the Sheriff of Macon County — will receive an additional $4,800 per year as an expense allowance.

Key Provisions

• An additional expense allowance of $4,800 per year for each Macon County Commissioner and the Chair of the Macon County Commission, payable in equal monthly installments, starting the first day of the month after the act's effective date.
• The allowance is in addition to all other compensation, expense allowances, or benefits and may be treated as compensation for retirement contributions where applicable.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming 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

Macon County