SB1 Alabama 2021 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2021

Title

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

Summary

SB1 would give the Jackson County Sheriff an extra $15,000 per year as an expense allowance immediately, and later raise the sheriff's annual salary by $15,000 per year starting when the current sheriff's term ends, with the initial expense allowance repealed at that time.

What This Bill Does

It creates two pay changes for the Jackson County Sheriff: an immediate $15,000 annual expense allowance payable from the county general fund, and a future $15,000 annual salary increase payable from the general fund after the incumbent sheriff's term ends. When the salary increase begins, the earlier expense allowance is repealed. These changes affect the sheriff's compensation and require funding from the county's general fund.

Who It Affects

• Sheriff of Jackson County: gains an immediate $15,000 expense allowance and, after the current sheriff's term ends, will receive a $15,000 annual salary increase (with the expense allowance repealed).
• Jackson County General Fund and the county budget: must provide funding for the new expense allowance and, later, the salary increase.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Establishes an additional $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Sheriff of Jackson County, payable from the county general fund, beginning the first day after the act becomes law.
• Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff's term, increases 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 its passage and governor approval (or becoming 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