HB254 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kenyatte HassellRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Montgomery Co., sheriff, authorize to conduct fund raising events, proceeds for operation of sheriff's office
Summary: The bill lets the Montgomery County sheriff hold fundraising events (like rodeos) and use the proceeds to operate the sheriff’s office, with the act retroactively validating compliant actions.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the sheriff to conduct fundraising events and use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to running the sheriff’s office. It says the act is remedial and curative and that actions taken by the sheriff in line with the new rule are ratified. It takes effect immediately after the governor signs it or it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and its staff—may plan and run fundraising events and keep the proceeds for operating the office
Montgomery County residents/taxpayers—potential impact from funded sheriff operations and related services; specifics are not detailed in the bill

Key Provisions
Authorizes the sheriff to conduct fundraising events in Montgomery County, including rodeos
Allows proceeds and profits from these events to be used for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff’s office
Declares the act remedial and curative and ratifies compliant past actions by the sheriff
Provides that the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it (or it becomes 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: Montgomery County