HB492 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Proncey Robertson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Lawrence Co., sheriff, authorizing additional expense allowance, Sec. 45-40-230.01 repealed.
Summary: HB492 repeals the provision that allowed the Lawrence County sheriff to receive an additional expense allowance.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it repeals Section 45-40-230.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975, removing the authorization for an extra expense allowance for the Lawrence County sheriff. As a result, the sheriff would no longer be entitled to that additional payment. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
Lawrence County sheriff — loses the legal entitlement to an additional expense allowance.
Lawrence County taxpayers and the county budget — potential savings or changes due to the elimination of the extra allowance.

Key Provisions
Section 1 repeals Section 45-40-230.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which authorized the sheriff of Lawrence County to receive an additional expense allowance.
Section 2 provides the act's effective date: the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise 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: Lawrence County