Senate Bill 65 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes KitchensSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Marshall County; compensation of the county revenue commissioner

Summary

SB65 increases the Marshall County revenue commissioner’s salary to $106,781 starting with the next term of office (effective July 1, 2026) and directs payment from the county general fund.

What This Bill Does

The bill raises the revenue commissioner’s annual pay from $67,500 to $106,781 and replaces the previous salary provision with the new amount, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund. It repeals the old $67,500 salary clause. It also clarifies that the revenue commissioner must remit into the county general fund all fees and allowances charged for duties of the office.

Who It Affects

• Marshall County revenue commissioner — will receive a higher annual salary ($106,781) starting with the next term of office.
• Marshall County taxpayers / county budget — the higher salary will be funded from the county general fund, potentially affecting the county’s annual budget and expenditures.

Key Provisions

• Starting with the next term of office, the revenue commissioner’s annual salary is $106,781, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund, and the prior $67,500 salary clause is repealed.
• Effective July 1, 2026, the act requires the revenue commissioner to remit into the general fund all fees, percentages, commissions, and other allowances charged or collected for duties of the office.

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

Subjects

Marshall County