HB 551 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Butler County, sheriff authorized to sell surplus property

HB 551 authorizes the Sheriff of Butler County to sell surplus property, including vehicles, from the sheriff's department, aiming to achieve the greatest return on investment. All funds generated from these sales must be deposited into a newly established "Sheriff's Vehicle Fund" within a Butler County bank. This fund is specifically designated for the purchase of vehicles or related equipment for the sheriff's office. The Department of Examiners of Public Accounts will audit all receipts and expenditures of this fund.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 830
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Chris Sells
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