HB224 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Jackson Co., sheriff, salary increase, effective next term
Summary: HB224 would give Jackson County Sheriff a $15,000 annual expense allowance starting on the first day of the month after the act’s effective date, and raise the sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 starting at the end of the current sheriff’s term, with the expense allowance repealed when the salary increase takes effect.
What This Bill Does
Creates an annual $15,000 expense allowance for the Jackson County Sheriff, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund, beginning the first day of the month after the act’s effective date. Starting with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff’s term, increases the sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund. When the salary increase takes effect, Section 1 (the expense allowance) is repealed.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Jackson County would receive the new $15,000 expense allowance now and a $15,000/year salary increase beginning with the next term.
Jackson County's general fund would have to pay the additional expense allowance and, later, the higher salary.

Key Provisions
Section 1: An additional $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Jackson County Sheriff, payable from the general fund, beginning the first day of the month after the act’s effective date.
Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff’s term, the sheriff’s annual salary increases by $15,000 per year, payable from the general fund, with Section 1 repealed at that time.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming 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: Jackson County