SB107 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Lowndes Co., coroner, expense allowance, Act 91-327, 1991 Reg. Sess., am'd; Act 91-273, 1991 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: This bill increases the coroner’s pay and monthly expense allowance in Lowndes County and repeals a duplicate 1991 act.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it increases the coroner’s per-case remuneration to $15 for inquests or investigations ordered by a court (or when no jury is summoned or a postmortem exam is performed). It adds a monthly expense allowance of $400 for the coroner, to be paid from the county general fund, and states that this allowance is in addition to any other compensation. It also repeals Act 91-273, a duplicate act, and sets when the act becomes effective.

Who It Affects
Lowndes County coroner — will receive higher per-case pay and a $400 monthly expense allowance.
Lowndes County general fund / taxpayers — will fund the increased payments.

Key Provisions
Amends Act 91-327 Section 1 to set per-case remuneration at $15 for inquests or investigations and adds a $400 per month expense allowance, paid from the county general fund.
Repeals Act 91-273, a duplicate act.
Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after 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: Lowndes County