SB122 Alabama 2022 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Steve LivingstonSenatorRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2022
- Title
- Jackson Co., sheriff, salary increase, effective next term
- Summary
SB122 increases the Jackson County Sheriff's expense allowance by $15,000 per year now and raises the sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 per year after the current term, funded from the county’s general fund.
What This Bill DoesIt adds an extra $15,000 per year as the sheriff's expense allowance starting the first day after the act’s effective date, payable monthly from the county general fund. It also increases the sheriff's annual salary by $15,000 per year beginning when the incumbent sheriff’s term ends, payable monthly from the general fund, and at that time Section 1 would be repealed. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.
Who It Affects- The Sheriff of Jackson County — gains an additional $15,000 per year in expense allowance immediately and will receive a $15,000 per year salary increase after the current sheriff’s term ends.
- Jackson County general fund / county taxpayers — will pay the increased expense allowance and salary from the general fund.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Section 1: Adds an additional $15,000 per year expense allowance for the Sheriff of Jackson County, payable monthly from the county general fund, in addition to any other compensation or salary.
- Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent sheriff’s term, increases the sheriff’s annual salary by $15,000 per year, payable monthly from the county general fund, and repeals Section 1 at that time.
- Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and governor approval.
- Subjects
- Jackson County
Bill Actions
Assigned Act No. 2022-47.
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 175
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 105
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 105
HBIR: Hanes motion to Adopt Roll Call 174
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 175
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature