HB294 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tracy EstesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Lamar County, to revise the compensation of the county coroner.
Summary: HB294 changes Lamar County's coroner pay by adding a $200 monthly expense allowance now, then replacing it with a $375 monthly salary for the next term of office, while keeping mileage allowance.
What This Bill Does
The bill provides a $200 per month expense allowance for the Lamar County coroner funded by the county general fund. Starting with the next term of office, this $200 allowance is eliminated and the coroner will receive a total monthly salary of $375 in lieu of other compensation, with mileage allowance remaining intact.

Who It Affects
Lamar County coroner — receives an initial $200/month expense allowance, then transitions to a $375/month salary for the next term of office, in addition to mileage allowance.
Lamar County general fund — pays the $200/month expense allowance, and after the next term, the allowance is replaced by the $375/month salary for the coroner.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): The Coroner of Lamar County shall receive an additional $200 per month expense allowance from the county general fund, added to other compensation.
Section 1(b): Beginning with the next term of office, the $200 expense allowance is void, and the Coroner shall receive a total monthly salary of $375 in lieu of any other salary or expense allowance, plus the mileage allowance under Section 45-38-60.01.
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval, or 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: Lamar County, revised the compensation of the county coroner.