SB347 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Russell Co., sheriff, annual salary
Summary: The bill fixes the Russell County sheriff’s annual salary at $105,000 and explains how it is paid, replacing other salary rules.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the sheriff of Russell County would receive $105,000 per year, paid in the same manner and at the same time as other county employees. This salary would replace any other sheriff salary provisions under general or local law. It also repeals conflicting laws, including Act 2012-539. The law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Russell County, whose annual pay would be set at $105,000 and paid like other county employees
Russell County government and its payroll system, which would administer the new salary and replace prior sheriff salary rules and conflicting laws

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sets the sheriff's annual salary at $105,000, paid in the same manner and at the same time as other county employees
Section 2: The salary in this act is in lieu of any other salary provided by general or local law
Section 3: Repeals conflicting laws, specifically Act 2012-539
Section 4: Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and 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: Sheriffs