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HB 464

St. Clair County, compensation and benefits of coroner further provided for, retroactive

2025 Regular Session

Alabama enacts HB 464 to retroactively increase St. Clair County coroner compensation and benefits, effective immediately upon governor's signature.

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Bill Summary · HB 464

Legislative bill overview

HB 464 modifies the compensation and benefits structure for the St. Clair County coroner position, with provisions applied retroactively. The bill was introduced in Alabama and enacted in May 2025. The specific compensation adjustments and benefit changes are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Coroner compensation directly affects recruitment and retention of qualified personnel for an essential county office responsible for death investigations and public health matters. Retroactive application suggests the legislature determined previous compensation was inadequate and seeks to address the disparity across a prior period.

Potential points of contention

  • Retroactive pay implications: Retroactive compensation changes create budget questions about funding obligations for past periods and may establish precedent for other county officials
  • County-specific legislation: Tailoring compensation to a single county raises fairness questions about whether similar adjustments should apply statewide or to other counties with comparable cost-of-living
  • Fiscal impact: The bill's cost to St. Clair County budget is not specified in available records, making it unclear if this creates financial strain on county operations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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