SB250 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Lowndes Co., sheriff, expense allowance, salary upon next term of office

Summary

The bill would raise the Lowndes County sheriff's pay by $10,000 per year starting with the next term and replace the separate $10,000 expense allowance once the raise begins.

What This Bill Does

First, it adds a $10,000 annual expense allowance for the Lowndes County Sheriff, paid from the county general fund and in addition to all other pay, and it may count toward retirement contributions. Second, beginning with the next term of office, the sheriff's annual salary increases by $10,000 per year, payable monthly from the general fund, and when this increase takes effect, the expense allowance becomes null and void. Third, the act repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• The Sheriff of Lowndes County: will receive a new $10,000 annual expense allowance and, starting with the next term, a $10,000 per year salary increase; the expense allowance ends when the salary increase begins.
• Lowndes County general fund (and the county’s taxpayers): will pay the sheriff’s increased salary and the expense allowance from the general fund.

Key Provisions

• Adds a $10,000 annual expense allowance for the Lowndes County Sheriff, payable from the county general fund, and it may be counted toward retirement contributions.
• Beginning with the sheriff’s next term, increases the sheriff’s annual salary by $10,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments; the prior expense allowance becomes null and void when this salary increase starts.
• Repeals conflicting laws and provides an effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and 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

Lowndes County