SB128 is a local act affecting Calhoun County, Alabama, and it changes the compensation structure for the county sheriff. Beginning June 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an additional annual expense allowance of $13,966. Beginning January 18, 2027, the sheriff’s compensation will shift to a base annual salary of $114,290, which is stated to be in lieu of all other expense allowances or other forms of compensation.
The bill is narrowly focused on one county office and does not alter statewide law generally. It amends the sheriff’s pay arrangement by first adding a temporary expense allowance and then replacing that structure with a fixed salary at a later date. The act becomes effective June 1, 2025, and applies specifically to the Sheriff of Calhoun County.
The overall sentiment around SB128 appears strongly favorable and noncontroversial. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, with 32-0 votes in the Senate and 53-0 votes in the House, indicating broad bipartisan support and no recorded opposition in the available voting history.
There is little evidence of substantive contention in the available record. Because the bill concerns compensation for a single county constitutional officer, any potential debate would likely center on public pay levels, local budget impact, or parity with other sheriffs, but no committee testimony or recorded objections are provided. The absence of dissent suggests the measure was treated as routine local legislation.
Impact
SB128 amends the compensation arrangement for the Sheriff of Calhoun County by creating a new expense allowance starting June 1, 2025, and then establishing a fixed annual salary beginning January 18, 2027. It affects only the local office of sheriff in Calhoun County and does not revise broader state compensation statutes beyond this local act.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been received positively and without controversy. It passed both the Senate and House unanimously, suggesting consensus support for the local salary adjustment and no meaningful opposition in the available record.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. If any concerns existed, they would likely have involved the amount of compensation, the timing of the transition from expense allowance to salary, or the fiscal effect on Calhoun County, but none were raised in the recorded votes or committee materials.