HB571 Alabama 2021 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Harry ShiverRepublican- Co-Sponsor
- Thomas Jackson
- Session
- Regular Session 2021
- Title
- Monroe Co., sheriff, providing expense allowance, compensation
- Summary
HB571 adds a $15,000 annual expense allowance for Monroe County’s sheriff to be paid from the county general fund, and later reclassifies that amount as additional compensation.
What This Bill DoesIt creates a $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Monroe County sheriff, paid in monthly installments and in addition to other pay or benefits (and may be counted toward retirement contributions). Beginning with the next term of office, this amount becomes part of the sheriff’s compensation rather than a separate expense allowance, and the original expense allowance provision is voided. The act takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Who It Affects- The Sheriff of Monroe County, who would receive the $15,000 annual expense allowance and later have it treated as additional compensation.
- Monroe County (the county general fund and taxpayers), which would fund the allowance.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: Establishes a $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Monroe County sheriff, payable from the county general fund and in addition to all other compensation or benefits; may be counted toward retirement contributions.
- Section 2: Starting with the next term of office, the expense allowance becomes additional compensation for the sheriff and the separate expense allowance is null and void.
- Section 3: Effective October 1, 2021.
- Subjects
- Monroe County
Bill Actions
Forwarded to Executive Department
Assigned Act No. 2021-467.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1286
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 723
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 723
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 1286
SBIR: Albritton motion to Adopt Roll Call 1285
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature