HB523 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Cherokee Co., coroner, salary, appointment of a deputy coroner, repeal of certain prior acts
Summary: The bill sets Cherokee County coroner salary, allows a deputy coroner with salary, and repeals older coroner-related acts, effective January 2019.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the coroner's annual salary of $13,500 starting January 2019, payable from the county general fund. It authorizes the coroner to appoint a deputy coroner to perform duties when the coroner is unavailable or incapacitated, with the deputy having the same authority when serving and a $6,000 per year salary. It repeals several older acts and code sections related to the coroner and coroner salaries. The changes take effect with the next coroner term in January 2019.

Who It Affects
Cherokee County coroner — receives a new salary of $13,500/year and may appoint a deputy coroner who can act with the same authority.
Cherokee County government and taxpayers — salaries funded from the county general fund; older coroner-related laws and provisions are repealed.

Key Provisions
Section 1 sets the coroner's annual salary at $13,500, payable from the county general fund, effective January 2019.
Section 2 allows the coroner to appoint a deputy coroner to perform duties when unavailable, with the deputy having the same authority when serving and a $6,000/year salary; Section 3 repeals several older coroner-related acts and code provisions.

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