HB608 Summary

• Amends Section 45-20-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase the daily expense allowance for Covington County board of equalization members from $30 to $75 per day.

• The total compensation paid to board members (state salary plus county expense allowance) equals $75 per day, with the county portion automatically decreasing if state compensation increases.

• Expense allowance payments are paid from the county general fund only when board members actually attend meetings.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

• Passed by House on 12-MAY-15 and Senate on 21-MAY-15.