HB62 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Washington Co., coroner, expense allowance, increase authorized, co. commission may increase thereafter
Summary: HB 62 allows Washington County to pay the coroner an extra expense allowance up to $500 per month starting next term, and lets the county commission raise that amount by a majority vote.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes an additional coroner expense allowance of up to $500 per month, in addition to any existing pay or allowances, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the county general fund. The Washington County Commission can increase this allowance in the future, but only with a majority vote of all commission members. The act becomes law after governor approval or otherwise becoming law.

Who It Affects
Coroner — may receive an additional expense allowance of up to $500 per month, starting with the next term of office.
Washington County government and residents/taxpayers — funding for the new allowance comes from the county general fund, and the commission can change the amount by majority vote, which could affect the county budget.

Key Provisions
Commencement of an additional coroner expense allowance up to $500 per month starting the next term of office.
Allowance is in addition to other compensation and paid in equal monthly installments from the county general fund.
The Washington County Commission may increase the allowance in the future by a majority vote of all commission members.
The act becomes effective immediately following governor approval, or as otherwise provided by 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: Washington County