HB521 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Phillip PettusRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Lauderdale Co., sheriffs, increase compensation
Summary: HB521 increases the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s pay by an $18,000 annual supplement funded by the county general fund, starting October 1, 2019.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds a new $18,000 per year supplement to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s compensation, in addition to whatever salary the Sheriff already receives. The supplement is paid from the county’s general fund in equal monthly installments. The change takes effect on October 1, 2019, after the Governor signs it (or otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Lauderdale County — will receive an additional $18,000 per year as a supplement to existing compensation.
Lauderdale County general fund — will incur an additional $18,000 per year to fund the Sheriff’s salary supplement.

Key Provisions
Adds an $18,000 per year county salary supplement for the Sheriff of Lauderdale County, in addition to any existing compensation, payable from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments.
Effective October 1, 2019, after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming 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: Lauderdale County