HB596 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wes KitchensSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Marshall Co., sheriff, authorize to conduct fund raising events, proceeds for operation of sheriffs office
Summary: Allows the Marshall County sheriff to hold fundraising events and use the proceeds to operate the sheriff's office.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Marshall County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, including rodeos, and to use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office. It also states that actions taken by the sheriff in line with this authority are ratified and treated as valid. The act becomes effective immediately after it is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Marshall County Sheriff and the sheriff's office: authorized to plan and run fundraising events and use the proceeds for operating expenses.
Residents of Marshall County: funding and resources for sheriff's office operations may change based on proceeds from fundraising events.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the sheriff of Marshall County to conduct fund-raising events, including rodeos.
Proceeds from these events may be used for any lawful purpose relating to operating the sheriff's office.
The act is remedial and curative, ratifying and confirming sheriff actions in conformance with the fundraising authority.
Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (or as otherwise provided by law).

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