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HB215 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026
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Summary

Session
2025 Regular Session
Title
Calhoun County, sheriff's compensation further provided for
Summary

HB215 would increase the Calhoun County sheriff's pay by adding a yearly expense allowance in 2025 and then setting a fixed base salary in 2027 that replaces other compensation.

What This Bill Does

Starting June 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an annual expense allowance of $13,966. Beginning January 18, 2027, the sheriff's base annual salary will be $114,290 per year, and this salary will replace all other expense allowances or forms of compensation. The act becomes effective June 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
  • Calhoun County Sheriff, who would receive a new expense allowance in 2025 and a fixed base salary in 2027 instead of other allowances or pay forms
  • Calhoun County taxpayers/government budget, which would be responsible for funding the sheriff's increased compensation
Key Provisions
  • Section 1(a): Starting June 1, 2025, the Sheriff of Calhoun County shall receive an additional expense allowance of $13,966 per annum.
  • Section 1(b): Starting January 18, 2027, the base annual salary for the Sheriff shall be $114,290 per annum, in lieu of all other expense allowances or other forms of compensation.
  • Section 2: This act shall become effective on June 1, 2025.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Calhoun County

Bill Actions

S

Pending Senate Local Legislation

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 147

H

Third Reading in House of Origin

H

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

H

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

H

Pending House Local Legislation

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

Calendar

Hearing

House Local Legislation Hearing

Room 617 at 11:00:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 147

February 18, 2025 House Passed
Yes 15
No 1
Abstained 84
Absent 4

Third Reading in House of Origin

February 18, 2025 House Passed
Yes 55
Abstained 44
Absent 5

HBIR: Passed by House of Origin

February 18, 2025 House Passed
Yes 55
Abstained 44
Absent 5

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature