HB8 Alabama 2021 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2021

Title

Jackson Co., sheriff, salary increase, effective next term

Summary

The bill would give Jackson County Sheriff an extra $15,000 per year as an expense allowance shortly after passage, and later raise the Sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 after the current term ends, with the earlier allowance repealed.

What This Bill Does

Adds a $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Jackson County Sheriff, starting the first day of the month after the act’s effective date, paid from the county's general fund in equal monthly installments, in addition to existing pay and allowances. Beginning after the incumbent sheriff’s term ends, increases the sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 per year (paid monthly from the general fund), and repeals the earlier expense-allowance provision at that time.

Who It Affects

• The Sheriff of Jackson County would receive an additional $15,000 expense allowance immediately and a future $15,000 annual salary increase after the current term ends.
• Jackson County’s general fund would be responsible for paying the new expense allowance and, later, the increased salary.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Creates an additional $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Jackson County Sheriff, payable from the county general fund, starting the first day after the act’s effective date, in addition to existing compensation.
• Section 2: Starting with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff's term, raises the sheriff's annual salary by $15,000 per year, payable from the county general fund, and repeals Section 1 at that time.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's signature (or when it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jackson County