SB288 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. WilliamsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Mobile County; to provide further for the sheriff's compensation by an annual expense allowance to expire at the end of the current term of office; to add an amount equal to the temporary expense allowance to the sheriff's annual salary commencing with the next term of office.

Summary

SB288 would give the Mobile County Sheriff a $33,000 annual expense allowance now, then add the same amount to the sheriff’s annual salary starting with the next term, ending the separate expense allowance.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a $33,000 yearly expense allowance for the Mobile County Sheriff payable from the county general fund and allows it to count toward retirement benefits. Starting with the next term, the sheriff's annual salary would increase by $33,000 and the separate expense allowance would be eliminated. The sheriff would receive the same compensation increases that apply to all county employees. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects

• The Sheriff of Mobile County — receives a $33,000 annual expense allowance now, which will be rolled into the sheriff’s salary starting with the next term; the expense allowance will then be void, and compensation increases will align with other county employees; the allowance can be counted toward retirement benefits.
• Mobile County government and budget — must fund the $33,000 expense allowance now and the corresponding salary increase next term, affecting the county’s general fund and payroll planning; retirement benefit calculations may be influenced by counting the allowance as part of compensation.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Sheriff of Mobile County shall receive an annual expense allowance of $33,000, payable monthly from the county general fund; it is in addition to other compensation and may be treated as retirement benefits.
• Section 1(b): Beginning with the next term of office, the sheriff’s annual salary shall increase by $33,000 and the expense allowance shall become void.
• Section 1(c): The sheriff shall receive the same compensation increases that apply to all county employees.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor’s approval (or when it becomes law otherwise).

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

Subjects

Mobile County; increase compensation for sheriff