SB40 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew JonesSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Cherokee Co., coroner, expense allowance and salary, appointment of a deputy coroner, repeal of certain prior acts

Summary

The bill sets Cherokee County coroner pay at $13,500 per year (including expenses), creates a deputy coroner with a $6,000 salary, and repeals older coroner-related laws.

What This Bill Does

This act applies only to Cherokee County. It fixes the coroner's total annual compensation at $13,500 from the county general fund and, starting with the next term, sets the coroner's salary at $13,500 per year with the prior expense-allowance arrangement repealed; any future increases must wait until the next term after that. It allows the coroner to appoint a deputy to perform duties when unavailable, with the deputy having the same authority as the coroner while serving and a $6,000 annual salary (also from the general fund), with the county commission able to adjust the deputy's pay as needed. The act also repeals several older Acts related to coroner compensation and related provisions and becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Cherokee County coroner — will receive a fixed total annual compensation of $13,500 (including expenses) payable from the county's general fund; salary arrangements may be adjusted by the county after the next term.
• Cherokee County deputy coroner and county government — may be appointed/paid to perform duties when the coroner is unavailable, with a $6,000 annual salary (payable from the general fund) and the county commission's authority to adjust that salary.

Key Provisions

• Section 2 fixes the coroner's total annual compensation (including expense allowances and salary) at $13,500 per year, payable from the county general fund; starting with the next term of the coroner, the salary is $13,500 per year and the prior expense-allowance provision is repealed.
• Also in Section 2, the county commission may increase the coroner's expense allowance and salary after the next term, with any salary increases taking effect in the coroner's following term.
• Section 3 allows the coroner to appoint a deputy coroner to perform duties when unavailable or incapacitated; the deputy has the same authority as the coroner while serving and earns $6,000 per year from the county general fund, with the county commission able to adjust the deputy's salary as needed.
• Section 4 repeals several prior Acts related to coroner compensation and related provisions.
• Section 5 states the act becomes effective immediately after its passage and governor 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

Cherokee County