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SB 262·AL·senate

Jefferson County; sheriff compensation revised

In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Smitherman
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Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The bill raises the annual salary for the Jefferson County sheriff to $160,000 and gives the sheriff the same cost‑of‑living raises as deputy sheriffs. It also creates a $40,000 yearly expense allowance that can be used for retirement contributions. A later provision raises the salary to $225,000 and cancels the earlier salary and allowance provisions.

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