SB354 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Andrew JonesSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Etowah Co., sheriff, co. commission, provide add'l expense allowance
Summary: Allows Etowah County to grant the sheriff an additional expense allowance beyond salary, set by the county commission and paid monthly from the county's general fund.
What This Bill Does
The Etowah County Commission may provide the sheriff with an extra expense allowance in addition to existing pay. The amount is determined by a commission resolution. Payments are made in monthly installments from the county's general fund. The provision applies only to Etowah County.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Etowah County: may receive an additional monthly expense allowance beyond current compensation, with the amount fixed by the county commission.
Etowah County government and taxpayers: fund the monthly payments from the county's general fund as authorized by the commission.

Key Provisions
The county commission may provide an additional expense allowance to the Sheriff of Etowah County beyond any salary or other compensation.
The amount of the allowance is set by resolution of the Etowah County Commission.
Payments are made in monthly installments from the county's general fund.
The act applies only in Etowah County and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it (or it becomes 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: Etowah County