SB330 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Randy Price
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Lee Co., sheriff, salary increased, Sec. 45-41-230 am'd.
Summary: SB330 increases the Lee County sheriff's annual salary to $125,000, effective after the current sheriff's term ends in January 2023.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 45-41-230 to set the Sheriff of Lee County's annual salary at $125,000, replacing the previous amount. The salary will be paid in the same manner as other county employees and replaces any other salary provided by general or local law. The increase takes effect when the incumbent sheriff's term ends in January 2023.

Who It Affects
Lee County Sheriff: will receive an annual salary of $125,000 starting after January 2023 when the current term ends.
Lee County taxpayers and the county budget: the higher salary will increase the ongoing costs to fund the sheriff's compensation.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 45-41-230 to set the Sheriff of Lee County's annual salary at $125,000.
Salary is paid in the same manner as other county employees and replaces any other salary provided by general or local law.
Effective date is upon the expiration of the incumbent 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: Lee County