House Bill 514 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald BoltonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Tuscaloosa County; sheriff, compensation revised

Summary

HB514 would provide the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff with an extra $36,000 per year as an expense allowance starting June 1, 2026, paid from the county general fund and counted toward retirement contributions, ending if the office becomes vacant.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the sheriff would receive an additional $36,000 each year, paid in equal monthly installments from the county general fund. This amount would be in addition to current pay and benefits, and it would be treated as retirement contributions. The allowance would stop if there is a vacancy in the sheriff’s office. The change would take effect on June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, which would receive the extra annual expense allowance.
• The Tuscaloosa County government (general fund and retirement system), which would pay the allowance and count it toward retirement contributions; the allowance would terminate if the sheriff’s office becomes vacant.

Key Provisions

• Provides an annual expense allowance of $36,000 for the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff, starting June 1, 2026, payable from the county general fund in equal monthly installments.
• The allowance is in addition to all other compensation and is treated as retirement contributions.
• The allowance becomes void upon the next vacancy in the Office of the Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County.
• The act takes effect on June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 26, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tuscaloosa County