HB461 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Cullman County creating a "Sheriff's Discretionary Fund" to hold allowances received by the sheriff for feeding prisoners in the county jail.

• Excess funds in the Discretionary Fund may be used by the sheriff for law enforcement purposes and office operations, with funds carrying over year to year.

• Exempts the sheriff from competitive bid law requirements when purchasing food or supplies for feeding county jail prisoners.

• Establishes that effective at the next term of office following ratification, the Cullman County Sheriff's annual salary shall equal the annual salary of the Cullman County Judge of Probate, excluding any compensation for election purposes.

• Election on the proposed amendment to be held in accordance with Alabama Constitution Sections 284 and 284.01 and state election laws.