House Bill 335 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin DatcherRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Jefferson County, pistol permits further provided for

Summary

HB335 would change Jefferson County pistol permit fees and how the money is distributed to retirement, sheriff's funds, a legislative delegation office fund, and public schools, with a separate fee for five-year permits, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, Jefferson County would set the one-year pistol permit fee at $7.50 and the five-year permit fee at $37.50. The sheriff would collect these fees and pass them to the county treasurer, who would distribute them as follows: $4.50 to the retirement system, $0.50 to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Fund, and $2.50 to the Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund, with detailed rules about how that fund is then used for schools and a Birmingham legislative office. The bill preserves complex rules for excess money from the delegation fund, including allocations to public schools (with Gardendale's status considered) and, ultimately, funding for a legislative office in Birmingham. The act would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Pistol permit applicants and current holders in Jefferson County who would pay the new $7.50 annual fee (and $37.50 for a five-year permit) and see how funds are distributed.
• Jefferson County agencies and entities affected by the distributions—retirement system, Sheriff’s Fund, Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund, and county public schools (including Gardendale upon separation)—as well as the office in Birmingham that is funded by the remaining balance.

Key Provisions

• Sets the one-year permit fee at $7.50; creates distributions: $4.50 to retirement system, $0.50 to Sheriff’s Fund, $2.50 to Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Office Fund.
• Sets the five-year permit fee at $37.50 and distributes it in the same proportions as the one-year fee.
• Legislative Delegation Office Fund has specific use rules: excess funds go to public schools pro rata (including Gardendale), Gardendale’s share to Gardendale upon separation, and remaining balance funds a Birmingham legislative office.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jefferson County