HB549 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris SellsRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Butler County, sheriff, fundraising events authorized
Summary: The bill lets the Butler County sheriff hold fundraising events (like rodeos) and use the money to run the sheriff's office.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the sheriff in Butler County would be allowed to organize fundraising events such as rodeos. The proceeds from these events can be used for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office. The measure is described as remedial and curative, and it would ratify past sheriff actions that complied with the provision. It would take effect on June 15, 2025.

Who It Affects
Butler County Sheriff's Office — gains explicit authority to conduct fundraising events and apply proceeds to operating the office.
Butler County residents and community — may participate in or be affected by sheriff-led fundraising events (e.g., rodeos) used to support the sheriff's operations.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the Butler County sheriff to conduct fundraising events, including rodeos.
Allows use of the proceeds/profits from these events for any lawful purpose related to operating the sheriff's office.
Declares the act remedial and curative and ratifies sheriff actions taken in conformity with the provision.
Effective date: June 15, 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: Butler County