HB211 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip PettusRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Law enforcement, definition of working day for purposes of subsistence allowance clarified, Sec. 36-21-2 am'd.

Summary

HB211 defines a work day as four or more hours in a 24-hour period and provides a $12 daily subsistence allowance for eligible state law enforcement officers starting October 1, 2019.

What This Bill Does

The bill makes a broad group of state law enforcement officers eligible for a subsistence allowance of $12 for each working day in a pay period when they perform duties. A working day is defined as four or more hours within a consecutive 24-hour period. The allowance is paid in addition to other pay and is not subject to state or federal taxes. Some agencies have specific funding sources designated for these payments, with the act becoming effective October 1, 2019.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers across listed state agencies who perform duties for at least four hours in a 24-hour period and would receive a $12 subsistence allowance per working day.
• The employing state agencies and departments (e.g., Department of Public Safety, ALEA, Department of Corrections, and others listed) that must pay the allowance from designated funds and manage its administration.

Key Provisions

• Defines a 'working day' for subsistence pay as four or more hours within a consecutive 24-hour period.
• Establishes a $12 subsistence allowance per working day for eligible officers, payable starting October 1, 2019, in addition to other compensation and not subject to income taxes; specifies funding sources for certain agencies.

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

Subjects

Law Enforcement