HB605 Alabama 2019 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Kerry RichRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2019
- Title
- Marshall Co., sheriff, add'l expense allowance
- Summary
HB 605 would grant Marshall County's sheriff an extra $2,500 per month from the county general fund, on top of current pay, with the extra discontinued if a future salary increase is enacted by law.
What This Bill DoesIt creates a new monthly expense allowance of $2,500 for the Marshall County Sheriff to be paid from the county general fund, in addition to existing compensation. The allowance is temporary and would expire if the sheriff receives any additional salary increase by law. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).
Who It Affects- Marshall County Sheriff — eligible to receive an extra $2,500 per month in addition to current pay and allowances.
- Marshall County government / county treasury — must pay the extra $2,500 monthly from the county general fund; the allowance ends if a future law increases the sheriff's salary.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: Establishes a $2,500 per month additional expense allowance for the Marshall County Sheriff, payable from the county general fund, in addition to existing compensation, and it expires if the sheriff is granted any additional salary increase by law.
- Section 2: Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval, or as otherwise provided by law.
- Subjects
- Marshall County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Governor on May 23, 2019 at 12:41 p.m. on May 23, 2019.
Assigned Act No. 2019-334.
Clerk of the House Certification
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1041
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 767
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature