SB274 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Marshall Co., Coroner office, co commission authorized to appropriate and expend funds for the operation of
Summary: Authorizes the Marshall County Commission to appropriate and expend funds to operate the Office of the Coroner, including salaries, equipment, and deputies.
What This Bill Does
It lets the county commission allocate funds for the coroner's office and pay for necessary expenses such as computers, phones, equipment, supplies, and office space. It also allows the commission to provide a county vehicle or reimburse vehicle use, and to appoint deputy coroners to act when the coroner is absent and compensate them. Additionally, it allows an extra expense allowance for the coroner and a salary for the coroner to be paid from the county's general fund. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Marshall County Commission – gains authority to appropriate funds, approve expenses, provide vehicle support, and set compensation for the coroner and any deputy coroners.
Coroner and deputy coroners in Marshall County – eligible to receive funding for operations, vehicle support, appointment of deputies, and compensation/salary.

Key Provisions
The Marshall County Commission may appropriate and expend county funds for expenses necessary to operate the Office of the Coroner, including computers, telephone service, equipment, supplies, office space, and other approved expenses.
The Commission may provide the coroner and deputy coroners with funds to operate a motor vehicle or furnish the use of a county vehicle.
The Commission may authorize one or more deputy coroners to perform the duties of the coroner in the coroner's absence and provide for their compensation.
The Commission may provide an additional expense allowance for the coroner and may provide for the coroner's salary, payable from the county's general fund.
This act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Marshall County