Senate Bill 202 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 12, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kirk HatcherSenator
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Montgomery County; sheriff; expense allowance and salary
Summary: SB202 would provide an expense allowance and a higher salary for Montgomery County sheriffs who have served two consecutive full terms, starting with the next term after passage.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it creates an additional annual expense allowance for Montgomery County sheriffs who have served two consecutive full terms (the bill text lists $20,000 or $70,000 per year) payable in monthly installments from the county's general fund, in addition to other compensation and potentially usable for retirement contributions. It also sets an annual salary for such sheriffs starting with the next term at $175,000 to $225,000, paid from the county general fund. The expense allowance would become void earlier if the sheriff's term ends or there is a vacancy in the office. The act becomes effective on the first day of the month after it passes.

Who It Affects
Montgomery County sheriffs who have served two consecutive full terms (they would receive the new expense allowance and salary).
Montgomery County taxpayers and the county's general fund (source of the added payments).

Key Provisions
Adds §45-51-231.01(a)(1): sheriff with two consecutive full terms receives an annual expense allowance from the general fund; amount shown as $20,000 and $70,000 per year in the text; payable in equal monthly installments; in addition to other compensation and may count toward retirement contributions.
Adds §45-51-231.01(a)(2): the expense allowance is void at the earlier of the end of the sheriff's term serving on August 1, 2023, or upon vacancy in the office.
Adds §45-51-231.01(b): beginning the next term, any sheriff who has served two or more consecutive full terms shall receive an annual salary of $175,000 to $225,000, paid from the general fund.
Section 2: effective date — becomes effective on the first day of the first month following passage.

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Subjects: Montgomery County