HB 430 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Monroe County, sheriff, qualifications, continuing education required

HB 430 establishes new qualifications for individuals seeking the office of sheriff in Monroe County, effective June 1, 2025. Candidates must meet requirements such as being a U.S. citizen, a county resident for at least one year, 25 years or older, possessing a high school diploma or GED, and having three or more years of certified law enforcement experience. The bill also mandates that the elected sheriff of Monroe County annually complete a minimum of 12 hours of approved executive-level continuing education. These provisions apply specifically to Monroe County.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled after passing the legislature. The main substantive change is the addition of specific requirements for law enforcement service certification and recertification in Section 2, ensuring candidates have verified active service status through the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission. The bill also includes certification signatures from legislative leaders confirming its passage.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific language requiring law enforcement service to be certified by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, with provisions for recertification if separated from active duty for more than two consecutive years.

TECHNICAL

Added signature blocks and certification dates from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, along with clerk certification confirming passage by both chambers.

Changed bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and updated document identifiers from UJ18GDD-1 to UJ18GDD-2, reflecting final legislative approval.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 590

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 536

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors