SB251 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Jefferson County, pistol permits and pistol permit fees further provided for

Summary

SB251 sets Jefferson County pistol permit fees and specifies how the revenue is distributed to county funds, public schools, and legislative offices.

What This Bill Does

It establishes the permit fees for Jefferson County: $7.50 per year for a 1-year permit and $37.50 for a 5-year permit. It specifies how the money is distributed: $4.50 of each $7.50 goes to the county retirement system, $0.50 to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Fund, and $2.50 to the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund, with further distribution rules including to public schools and considerations related to Gardendale’s separation. It also sets an effective date of October 1, 2025 and directs how remaining funds are used, including for a Birmingham-based legislative office.

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County residents who apply for pistol permits (1-year or 5-year) and pay the new fees.
• County funds and school systems that receive distributions from the permit fee revenue (retirement system, Sheriff’s Fund, Legislative Delegation Office Fund, public schools including security, Gardendale’s share if separated, and a Birmingham legislative office).

Key Provisions

• Sets the one-year pistol permit fee at $7.50 per year and requires the sheriff to pay the fee to the county treasurer for distribution.
• Sets the five-year pistol permit fee at $37.50 and requires the sheriff to pay the fee to the county treasurer for distribution in the same proportions as the 1-year fee.
• Distributes $4.50 of each $7.50 to the county retirement system, $0.50 to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Fund, and $2.50 to the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund, with further distribution rules outlined for these funds.
• Requires certain amounts previously distributed and not expended to be transferred to the Legislative Delegation Office Fund, and directs public school distributions (when fund balances exceed $120,000 as of 2014) to support county public schools and security on a pro rata basis, including Gardendale if separated; provides conditions for Gardendale’s share if separation hasn’t occurred.
• Specifies that the remaining balance in the Legislative Delegation Office Fund or amounts accruing shall be spent for the operation of a legislative office located in Birmingham.
• Effective date of 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

Jefferson County