HB 511 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Fayette County, duties and compensation of revenue commissioner further provided for

HB 511 relates to Fayette County and aims to consolidate the offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector into a single County Revenue Commissioner. This change occurs upon the expiration of current terms or if a vacancy arises in either office. The bill outlines that the Revenue Commissioner will perform all duties previously handled by both abolished offices. It also specifies the commissioner's compensation, providing an expense allowance starting October 1, 2025, and setting a new base salary of $67,000 per year beginning October 1, 2027.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Signed May 22, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · May 22, 2025

MODERATE

This bill consolidates the offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector in Fayette County into a single Revenue Commissioner position. The main changes establish a new six-year term for the Revenue Commissioner, set a minimum salary of $35,000 with potential increases, and abolish the separate Tax Assessor and Tax Collector offices. The bill also includes transitional provisions for the current Revenue Commissioner's salary and an expense allowance.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from creating a new office to abolishing two existing offices (Tax Assessor and Tax Collector) and consolidating their functions into one Revenue Commissioner position.

REQUIREMENT

Established a new six-year term for the Revenue Commissioner position

Abolished the offices of Tax Assessor and Tax Collector in Fayette County

Added purpose statement to conserve revenue and promote public convenience through consolidation

FISCAL

Set minimum salary of $35,000 with provision for county commission to set exact amount

TIMELINE

Added transitional salary provisions through October 2027 with expense allowance

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

May 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1056

upper

May 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Waggoner Petition to Cease Debate - Adopted Roll Call 1055

upper

May 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Place on Calendar as Unfinished Business - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 738

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors