HB636 • 2026

Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Easterbrook
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Enacted
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact date of when the amendment becomes effective is not clearly stated in the provided official source material.

Washington County Circuit Clerk Pay Increase

This law changes the compensation rules for Washington County's circuit clerk if the current holder leaves their position before October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

Amends Section 3 of Act 84-549 to provide further details on the compensation of the circuit clerk in Washington County.
Specifies that if the person holding the office of circuit clerk vacates their position before January 1, 2026, a specific section will be repealed and not affect future holders.

Who It Names or Affects

The current circuit clerk of Washington County
Future circuit clerks in Washington County

Terms To Know

Circuit Clerk: A person who works for the court system to keep records and manage paperwork.

Limits and Unknowns

The exact amount of pay is not specified in this law.
This change only applies if the current circuit clerk leaves their job before January 1, 2026.

Bill History

2026-04-09 House
Enacted
2026-04-02 Senate
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1091 (Yeas 33, Nays 0)
2026-04-02 Senate
Third Reading in Second House (Yeas 32, Nays 0)
2026-04-02 House
Delivered to Governor
2026-04-02 Senate
Signature Requested
2026-04-02 House
Enrolled
2026-04-02 House
Ready to Enroll
2026-04-01 Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-01 Senate
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-03-31 House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1046 (Yeas 92, Nays 0)
2026-03-31 House
Third Reading in House of Origin (Yeas 89, Nays 1)
2026-03-31 Senate
Pending Committee Action in Second House
2026-03-31 Senate
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
2026-03-19 House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-03-19 House
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-03-17 House
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
2026-03-17 House
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

Official Summary Text

Washington County, compensation of circuit clerk further provided for

Current Bill Text

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HB636 ENROLLED
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HB636
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By Representative Easterbrook (N & P)
RFD: Local Legislation
First Read: 17-Mar-26
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HB636 Enrolled
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First Read: 17-Mar-26
Enrolled, An Act,
Relating to Washington County; to amend Section 3 of
Act 84-549, 1984 Regular Session (Acts 1984, p. 1174), to
further provide for the compensation of the circuit clerk.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 3 of Act 1984-549, 1984 Regular
Session (Acts 1984, p. 1174), is amended to read as follows:
"Section 3. The provisions of this act are severable.
If any part of this act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the part
which remains When the person holding the office of circuit
clerk on January 1, 2026, vacates such office, Section 1 of
this act shall be repealed immediately and shall have no
effect on future office holders."
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October
1, 2026.
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HB636 Enrolled
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
House of Representatives
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
was passed by the House 31-Mar-26.
John Treadwell
Clerk
Senate 02-Apr-26 Passed
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