HB558 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brett EasterbrookRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Choctaw Co., coroner, expense allowance, expense allow., add'l.

Summary

HB 558 lets Choctaw County pay the coroner an extra monthly expense allowance up to $300, with the option to raise it by majority vote, effective immediately.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Choctaw County Commission to provide an additional coroner expense allowance of up to $300 per month, paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments, in addition to any other pay. It also allows the Commission to increase this allowance beyond $300 later, by a majority vote of all commission members. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Coroner of Choctaw County, who may receive an extra monthly expense allowance up to $300 (and potential future increases).
• Choctaw County Commission, which has the authority to set or raise the allowance and to approve payments.
• County general fund, which is the source used to pay the allowance.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Choctaw County Commission may provide an additional coroner expense allowance up to $300 per month, paid in equal monthly installments from the county general fund, in addition to other compensation.
• Section 1(b): After the effective date, the Commission may increase the allowance beyond the $300 amount by a majority vote of all commission members.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Choctaw County