HB633 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jamie KielRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Colbert Co., sheriff, authorized to conduct fund raising events, including redeos and gun safety courses, use of funds for office

Summary

The bill authorizes the Colbert County sheriff to hold fund-raising events (like rodeos and gun-safety courses) and use the proceeds to support the sheriff’s office, with retroactive validation of past actions and immediate effectiveness after the governor's approval.

What This Bill Does

It lets the Colbert County sheriff run fund-raising events and keep the proceeds for any lawful use related to operating the sheriff's office. It also says that actions the sheriff took before this act that followed these rules are ratified and confirmed. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs off on it.

Who It Affects

• Colbert County Sheriff’s Office — gains authority to conduct fund-raising events and use proceeds to support office operations.
• Colbert County residents and event participants — may participate in fund-raising events (e.g., rodeos and gun-safety courses) and benefit from improved sheriff operations funded by these activities.

Key Provisions

• The sheriff may conduct fund-raising events in Colbert County, including rodeos and gun-safety courses, and may use the proceeds for any lawful purpose relating to operating the sheriff's office as the sheriff deems fit.
• The act is remedial and curative; any sheriff actions prior to the act that complied with the new authority are ratified and confirmed, and the act becomes effective immediately following the governor's 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

Colbert County