HB585 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Brett EasterbrookRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for
Summary: HB585 would create a Washington County county supplement for the circuit clerk equal to 2% of the annual state compensation for circuit clerks, paid monthly from the county general fund, with the section void if the current officeholder vacates, and it would take effect October 1, 2025.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a monthly county supplement for the Washington County circuit clerk equal to 2% of the state's annual circuit clerk compensation. The supplement would be paid from the county general fund in equal monthly installments, in the same manner as other officers are paid. The change would take effect on October 1, 2025, but the section would become void when the current circuit clerk (as of January 1, 2025) vacates the office.

Who It Affects
Washington County circuit clerk: would receive a monthly supplement equal to 2% of the state's annual circuit clerk compensation.
Washington County taxpayers and county treasury: would fund the supplement from the county general fund, affecting county spending.

Key Provisions
Provides a monthly county supplement for the Washington County circuit clerk equal to 2% of the annual total state compensation for circuit clerks.
Requires the supplement to be paid in equal monthly installments from the county general fund in the same manner as other officers.
Includes a vacancy provision: when the individual holding the office on January 1, 2025 vacates, the section becomes void.
Effective date: October 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: Washington County