HB480 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Danny CrawfordRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Limestone County, coroner salary, appointed deputies, salary approved by county commission, effective next term
Summary: HB480 sets Limestone County coroner pay, creates deputy coroners and assistants with fixed pay, and requires county commission approval, effective at the end of the current coroner's term.
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes a $40,000 per year salary for the Limestone County coroner, payable from the county's general fund and replacing prior compensation. It allows the coroner to hire assistants at $500 per month. It authorizes the appointment of deputy coroners who would have the same responsibilities as the coroner when the coroner is absent; deputies would be paid about $600 per month and would serve until a successor is appointed or elected if the coroner leaves office. It repeals older coroner-related statutes and requires the county commission to approve deputy appointments and related office expenses.

Who It Affects
Limestone County coroner, who would receive a fixed $40,000 annual salary and must forgo other compensation or fees under this act
Deputy coroners in Limestone County, who would be appointed to serve in the coroner's absence and be paid about $600 per month
Limestone County government and the county commission, which would approve deputy appointments and fund office expenses

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): Sets the coroner's annual salary at $40,000, payable from the county general fund, replacing prior compensation
Section 1(c): Allows the coroner to employ assistants at $500 per month, to be paid from the general fund
Section 2: Authorizes appointment of deputy coroners with the same responsibilities as the coroner when absent; deputies receive about $600 per month and serve if the coroner leaves until a successor is appointed
Section 3: Repeals Section 45-20-60 and Act 176 of 1955; Section 4: Becomes effective at the end of the current coroner's term

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