SB323 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to Autauga County; to authorize the sheriff to conduct fundraising events; to provide for the use of the proceeds; and to provide that this act is remedial and curative.
Summary: Autauga County authorizes the sheriff to hold fundraising events, including rodeos, and to use the proceeds to support the sheriff's office.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the Autauga County sheriff can organize fundraising events such as rodeos. The money raised can be used for any lawful purpose related to running the sheriff's office. The act also says these provisions are remedial and curative and that sheriff actions following them are ratified. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Autauga County Sheriff’s Office — gains authority to conduct fundraisers and allocate proceeds to office operations.
Residents of Autauga County and participants in fundraising events — may see or take part in events like rodeos and related fundraising activities.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Autauga County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, including rodeos, and to use the proceeds for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office.
Unambiguously states the act is remedial and curative, ratifying sheriff actions that conform to the authorization, and provides that the act takes effect immediately after governor approval (or when it 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: Autauga County, sheriff, authority to conduct fund raising events for office