SB198 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Sheriff, salary, county commission authorized to set before primary prior to next term

Summary

SB198 would let a county commission raise the sheriff's salary before the sheriff's next term starts, as long as it happens at least three months before party primary qualifying.

What This Bill Does

Adds a new rule that allows the county commission to set or increase the sheriff's salary starting with the sheriff's next term. The increase must take effect at the beginning of that term and must occur no less than three months before the start of qualifying for the party primary election. It adds this authority to the existing ways salaries can be set by law.

Who It Affects

• County commissions in Alabama counties: gain authority to set or raise the sheriff's salary before the sheriff's next term.
• County sheriffs: could receive a salary increase starting with their next term if the commission approves it under the new timing rule.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 36-22-16.1 to authorize county commissions to set the sheriff's salary before the next term of office.
• Salary increase would take effect beginning the sheriff's next term and must occur not less than three months before the start of qualifying for the party primary election.
• Effective date of the act is June 1, 2024.

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

Subjects

Counties & Municipalities