HB 27 would expand existing restrictions on employment and volunteer positions for both adult and juvenile sex offenders. The bill specifically prohibits individuals registered as sex offenders from working or volunteering as a "first responder." This includes roles such as paramedics, firefighters, rescue squad members, and emergency medical technicians. Violating these new provisions would be considered a Class C felony. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2025.
House Bill 457 relates to Clarke County and modifies the compensation for the Sheriff of Clarke County. Immediately upon adoption, the bill provides the sheriff with an annual expense allowance of $32,500, paid monthly from the county's general fund, which can be used for retirement purposes. Starting with the next term of office, this expense allowance will be voided, and the sheriff's annual salary will instead increase by $32,500. This legislation supersedes any prior laws regarding the sheriff's expense allowance or salary in Clarke County.
HB 458 amends the compensation for county commissioners in Clarke County. Upon the bill's adoption, commissioners will receive an $8,000 annual expense allowance, paid monthly, which can be treated as compensation for retirement purposes. Starting with the next term of office for any commissioner, this expense allowance will be voided and replaced by an $8,000 increase in their annual salary. This act applies exclusively to Clarke County and supersedes previous laws regarding commissioner compensation.
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.
HB 431 revises the compensation structure for the Sheriff of Monroe County. Effective October 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an additional $15,000 annual expense allowance, paid monthly and counting towards retirement, in addition to their current base salary. Beginning January 18, 2027, this $15,000 will be incorporated directly into the sheriff's base salary, and the separate expense allowance will be repealed.
SB 221 modifies the compensation for the Mobile County Judge of Probate. Starting June 1, 2025, the bill provides an additional $49,000 annual expense allowance, payable monthly, while maintaining the current base salary. Effective January 20, 2031, this expense allowance will be incorporated into the judge's base salary. Additionally, the judge will receive any uniform compensation increases provided to other county employees, with all specified allowances treated as salary for retirement purposes. The bill also repeals a previous 1967 act that governed the judge's compensation.
HB 422 proposes to repeal an existing law that mandates the distribution of certain funds within Russell County. Currently, a portion of the state gasoline tax revenue allocated to Russell County is shared with its incorporated municipalities. This bill would eliminate that requirement, meaning the county would no longer be legally obligated to distribute those specific gasoline tax funds to its cities and towns. This change directly affects the financial arrangements between Russell County and its municipalities regarding this particular revenue stream, effective October 1, 2025.
HB 309 requires the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Board to renegotiate its contracts for Medicare retiree health benefit plans. This process must occur every five years. The bill directly affects the board's operational procedures and indirectly impacts public education employees who are Medicare retirees by establishing a regular review cycle for their health benefit plans.
HB 113 extends the operational period of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. Under Alabama's Sunset Law, state agencies are periodically reviewed to determine their continuance. This bill ensures the commission, which regulates manufactured housing, will continue its existence and functioning until October 1, 2029.
HB 126 extends the existence of the State Board of Midwifery until October 1, 2029, continuing its role in regulating midwifery services. This bill directly affects the board's composition and, by extension, licensed midwives and individuals who use their services in the state. A key provision mandates that, as board member terms expire beginning June 1, 2025, one member of the seven-person board must reside in and be appointed from each congressional district. This change aims to ensure broader geographic representation among the board members.
HB 115 is a procedural bill that continues the existence and functioning of the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors. This board, which regulates electrical contractors in the state, was reviewed under the Alabama Sunset Law. The bill extends the board's operations until October 1, 2026, allowing it to continue its current responsibilities.
HB 121 extends the operational period of the Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers. This bill continues the board's existence and functioning until October 1, 2029. It follows a recommendation from the Alabama Sunset Committee, which periodically reviews state agencies to decide whether to continue, terminate, or modify them. The board is responsible for regulating registered interior designers in the state.
