The bill in question is an act related to Cullman County, specifically amending Section 45-22-234 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to modify provisions for retiring individuals from the sheriff's department. The amendment includes a change in the items a retiring law enforcement officer can receive. Previously, the law allowed for a retired badge, a retired commission card, and a pistol to be given without cost, provided the pistol was furnished by the department. The new language expands this provision by replacing "a pistol" with "any weapons" furnished by the department, thus potentially broadening the range of items that could be given to retiring officers.

Additionally, the act has a retroactive effect dating back to January 1, 1999, and the previous requirement for the act to be passed and approved by the Governor or otherwise become law has been deleted. The effective date of this act is set for October 1, 2024. The bill has been enrolled and passed by the House on April 11, 2024, and by the Senate on May 2, 2024, as indicated by the inserted dates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-22-234, 45-22-234
Enrolled: 45-22-234, 45-22-234