House Bill 636 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brett EasterbrookRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for

Summary

This bill would provide compensation for the Washington County circuit clerk and set a future effective date, with a repeal trigger tied to the current clerk’s vacancy.

What This Bill Does

HB636 amends Section 3 of Act 84-549 (1984) to provide for the compensation of the Washington County circuit clerk. It includes a severability clause so parts of the act can stand even if another part is invalid. It also provides that if the current circuit clerk vacates on January 1, 2026, Section 1 of this act will be repealed immediately and will not affect future office holders. The act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Washington County circuit clerk (current office holder as of January 1, 2026) who will have compensation provided
• Washington County government and county budget, which may be affected by the compensation
• Future circuit clerks, because the repeal rule would prevent Section 1 from affecting future holders after vacancy

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 3 of Act 84-549 (1984) to provide for the compensation of the Washington County circuit clerk.
• Includes a severability clause for the act.
• Adds a repeal trigger: when the current circuit clerk vacates on January 1, 2026, Section 1 of this act shall be repealed immediately and shall have no effect on future office holders.
• Sets the act’s effective date as October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Washington County