HB 452 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Colbert County, sheriff's compensation further provided for

HB 452 revises the compensation structure for the Sheriff of Colbert County. The bill initially sets the Sheriff's total annual compensation at $50,000, effective with the next term of office. Beginning October 1, 2025, an expense allowance will increase the Sheriff's total annual compensation to $96,000. On January 18, 2027, this amount will become the Sheriff's base salary, replacing previous allowances. Additionally, from October 1, 2025, the Sheriff will receive any uniform compensation increases provided to county employees, with these increases treated as salary for retirement purposes.

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 19, 2025 Signed Apr 21, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 21, 2025

MINOR

The bill progressed from its introduction to final enrolled status with substantive changes to the compensation structure for the Colbert County Sheriff. The enrolled version adds a new provision establishing a permanent base salary of $96,000 starting January 18, 2027, which replaces the previous temporary expense allowance system. The act also includes official signatures and certification dates from both legislative chambers, confirming its passage.

TIMELINE

Added a new subsection (c) establishing that beginning January 18, 2027, the sheriff's total base salary will be $96,000 per year, replacing the previous temporary compensation structure.

REQUIREMENT

Added certification language showing the bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, and the Senate on April 10, 2025, with signatures from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill header from 'HB452 INTRODUCED' to 'HB452 ENROLLED' and updated the page numbering and bill reference numbers to reflect the final enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 633

upper

Apr 9, 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 540

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors