HB546 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rhett MarquesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Coffee Co., sheriff, expense allowance, expires at end of current term
Summary: HB 546 would authorize Coffee County to pay the Sheriff a $12,000 annual expense allowance from the county general fund, but only for the current term.
What This Bill Does
It creates a $12,000-per-year expense allowance for the Coffee County Sheriff, paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund, and in addition to existing pay and benefits. The allowance runs for the current term and would not continue after the next term. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Coffee County Sheriff — eligible to receive $12,000 per year as an expense allowance, paid from the county general fund, in addition to existing compensation.
Coffee County general fund / county budget — must fund the $12,000 annual expense allowance to the Sheriff; the allowance expires at the end of the Sheriff's current term.

Key Provisions
Section 1 establishes a $12,000 per year expense allowance for the Coffee County Sheriff, paid from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments and added to existing compensation or benefits.
Section 2 states the expense allowance is void beginning with the next term of office, and Section 3 makes the act effective immediately upon 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: Coffee County