Rep. Randy Wood

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a fee structure for the Talladega County Sheriff's Office when serving legal documents in civil cases that involve courts outside Alabama. Under the new rules, the sheriff would charge $50 for standard service attempts and $100 for serving documents to inmates at the federal correctional facility in Talladega. Court clerks in the county would collect these fees and transfer them directly to a separate account for the sheriff, which can only be used for law enforcement purposes and cannot replace existing budget funds. The law exempts the district attorney, law enforcement agencies, grand juries, and all other Alabama counties from paying these fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Police Chief and Public Safety Director Bill Partridge of Oxford, Alabama, for his 39 years of service in law enforcement. It recognizes his professional achievements, including modernizing the police department, establishing a crime center, and leading the creation of an aviation unit. The resolution formally acknowledges his leadership roles in various law enforcement organizations and his graduation from the FBI National Academy. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize his contributions before his retirement.

Maddy summaryHB 365 updates the salary structure for Talladega County's sheriff. It freezes the current base salary through January 17, 2027, while adding a $15,200.32 annual expense allowance starting immediately. Effective January 18, 2027, the sheriff will receive a new base salary of $112,000 per year, replacing all previous compensation rules. The bill repeals nine prior state laws (from 1957 to 2021) that governed the sheriff's pay, applying only to Talladega County.

Maddy summaryHB 319 revises Alabama's definition of "lead-free" plumbing materials, lowering the maximum allowable lead content from 8% to 0.25% (weighted average) for pipes, fittings, and fixtures that contact drinking water. It requires all city and county plumbing codes to update to this new standard by October 1, 2027. The bill also exempts specific applications, such as non-drinking water systems (e.g., irrigation), large valves (2 inches or larger), and certain appliances like fire sprinklers and clothes washers, from the lead-free requirement. These changes aim to align plumbing standards with updated safety practices for drinking water systems.

Maddy summaryHB 433 amends the distribution of a special county sales and use tax specifically for Talladega County. The bill revises how ten percent of this tax is allocated, allowing it to be used for hiring personnel for the public safety radio system or for other law enforcement purposes, including salaries. The use of these funds will be determined by the county commission and the sheriff.

Maddy summaryHB 432 establishes new fees for the Talladega County Sheriff's Office for serving legal documents related to court cases outside the State of Alabama. It sets a $50 fee for general out-of-state process service and a $100 fee for serving process to inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Talladega for out-of-state matters. The collected fees will be deposited into a dedicated "Sheriff's Official Account," separate from the regular budget, for the sheriff to use for law enforcement purposes. This act applies only to Talladega County, and certain entities like district attorneys and all Alabama counties are exempt from these fees.

Maddy summaryHR 312 is a commemorative resolution that celebrates the 100th birthday of Maurine W. Brewer of Talladega County. The resolution acknowledges her life, family, work, and community involvement as she reached this milestone.

Maddy summaryHB 434 addresses the compensation for the Sheriff of Talladega County. Beginning June 1, 2025, the sheriff will receive an annual expense allowance of $15,200.32, in addition to their current base annual salary. Effective January 18, 2027, the sheriff's base annual salary will be set at $112,000, at which point the previous salary and expense allowance provisions will become void. This bill also repeals several prior acts that previously determined the compensation for the Talladega County Sheriff.

Maddy summaryHB 330 revises Alabama's lead-free standards for plumbing materials, lowering the maximum allowable lead to 0.2% for solder/flux and 0.25% (weighted average) for pipes, fittings, and fixtures that contact drinking water. It requires all city and county plumbing codes to update to these new standards by October 1, 2025, and adds exemptions for non-potable uses (like irrigation), large fixtures (e.g., toilets over 2 inches), and specific equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers). The bill directly affects local governments, plumbers, and manufacturers of plumbing products by changing compliance requirements for new installations and repairs.

Maddy summaryHB 210 increases Calhoun County's coroner compensation. Starting June 1, 2025, the coroner receives an annual expense allowance of $20,000 (replacing the prior $5,000). On January 18, 2027, the coroner's base salary increases by $54,750 per year, ending the expense allowance. The bill also allows hiring up to two assistant coroners at $6,100 annually each and aligns the coroner's pay adjustments with county employee raises. It repeals the previous compensation law (Section 45-8-60) and takes effect June 1, 2025.