HB606 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Marshall Co., sheriff, salary, further provided for,
Summary: HB606 fixes the Marshall County sheriff's annual salary at $90,000 for the next term and retroactively confirms prior salary adjustments.
What This Bill Does
It sets the sheriff’s annual salary at $90,000 to be paid like other county employees starting with the next term of office. It states this salary replaces all other compensation provided by law. It retroactively ratifies and continues any cost-of-living raises, merit raises, or other compensation the county granted the sheriff before the new salary took effect, through the end of the current term.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Marshall County, who will receive a $90,000 annual salary starting the next term of office.
Marshall County, which funds the sheriff’s salary and will pay it in the same manner as other county employees.
Any prior salary adjustments (cost-of-living or merit raises) granted to the sheriff before the effective date, which will continue through the end of the current term.

Key Provisions
Sets the sheriff's annual salary at $90,000 starting the next term of office.
Salary is in lieu of any other compensation provided by law.
Retroactively ratifies and confirms prior cost-of-living raises, merit raises, or other compensation granted to the sheriff before the effective date, and these shall continue through the end of the current term.
Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or 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: Marshall County