HB93 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Juandalynn GivanRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Jefferson County, Cemetery Board, funding further provided, Sec. 45-37-30 am'd.
Summary: HB93 would fund and empower a Jefferson County Cemetery Board to oversee maintenance of neglected cemeteries in Jefferson County.
What This Bill Does
It creates a seven-member Jefferson County Cemetery Board, with chair rotation and four-year terms after initial terms. The board is responsible for supervising cleanup and maintenance of neglected cemeteries, coordinating inmate labor with the sheriff, purchasing basic equipment (up to $500), and enforcing its rules (including the ability to sue to ensure compliance). It establishes a Jefferson County Cemetery Account funded by pistol-permit fees, starting with $200,000 upfront and ongoing annual allocations of $50,000 initially and $25,000 each year thereafter. The county commission will not oversee the board or cemeteries, and the measure applies only to cemeteries existing as of May 26, 2017, with religious or private family cemeteries exempt.

Who It Affects
Jefferson County residents and families, who may see improved maintenance and oversight of neglected cemeteries.
Cemetery owners and operators in Jefferson County (including for-profit cemeteries existing as of 2017, with religious/private family cemeteries exempt), who are subject to the board's oversight and the new funding mechanism through pistol-permit fees.

Key Provisions
Creates a seven-member Jefferson County Cemetery Board with appointments split between House and Senate members, and establishes chair rotation and initial terms.
Defines duties of the board to supervise cleanup/maintenance, coordinate inmate labor with the sheriff, purchase equipment up to $500, and enforce rules (including legal action to ensure compliance).
Provides funding for the board through a Jefferson County Cemetery Account funded by pistol-permit fees, with an initial $200,000 and ongoing annual amounts of $50,000 (initial) and $25,000 each year thereafter, effective immediately.
States that the county commission has no authority over the board or cemeteries, applies only to cemeteries existing on May 26, 2017, and exempts religious or private family cemeteries.

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