HB514 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Van SmithRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Chilton Co., sheriff, salary
Summary: HB514 would raise the Chilton County Sheriff’s salary to at least 10% more than the highest base salary of any sheriff’s office employee, paid from the county general fund in 12 monthly installments, while preserving the Sheriff’s existing compensation.
What This Bill Does
It sets the Sheriff’s pay to be not less than 10% above the highest base salary in the sheriff’s office and requires the increased amount be paid from the general fund in 12 monthly installments. It also ensures the Sheriff continues to receive not less than the same compensation and allowances as before the act. The act repeals conflicting laws, is severable, and becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Chilton County Sheriff — receives a salary at least 10% higher than the highest paid base salary in the sheriff’s office and retains prior compensation and allowances.
Chilton County General Fund / Chilton County government — must fund the increased sheriff salary and pay it in 12 monthly installments.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sheriff compensation must be not less than 10% more than the highest base yearly salary of any sheriff's office employee, paid from the general fund in 12 monthly installments.
Section 2: Sheriff continues to receive at least the same compensation and allowances as before the act.
Section 3: Provisions are severable; if part is invalid, the rest remains in effect.
Section 4: Any laws or parts of laws conflicting with this act are repealed.
Section 5: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Chilton County