HB498 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ritchie WhortonRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Madison Co., sheriff, salary and other compensation, Sec. 45-45-230.01 am'd.
Summary: HB498 changes Madison County Sheriff salary and benefits to start in January 2023 and makes his benefits the same as other county employees.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends the Madison County Sheriff’s compensation to set a new annual salary beginning with the term starting January 2023 (listed as $70,000 and $150,000 in the bill). It also allows the Sheriff to participate in the county health insurance plan and receive other benefits on the same basis as county employees, and to receive uniform increases in compensation (such as cost-of-living raises) granted to county employees. It states the Sheriff shall not receive any monetary compensation beyond the annual salary and itemized expense reimbursements.

Who It Affects
The Sheriff of Madison County — receives the new salary starting January 2023, can participate in the county health insurance plan and other standard benefits, and is eligible for uniform salary increases, with no additional monetary compensation beyond salary and expense reimbursements.
Madison County government and its employees — salary practices for the Sheriff will be aligned with other county employees (including health benefits and raises), which can affect the county budget and pay administration.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-45-230.01 to set the Sheriff of Madison County's annual salary beginning with the term starting in January 2023 (as listed in the bill).
Sheriff eligible to participate in the county health insurance plan and receive the same benefits as other county employees; entitled to uniform increases in compensation equal to those granted to other county employees by the county commission.
Sheriff shall not receive any monetary compensation other than the annual salary and itemized expense reimbursements.
Effective date: upon expiration of the current sheriff's term in January 2023.

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