This bill relates to St. Clair County in Alabama and establishes qualifications for the sheriff's office. In addition to existing qualifications, any person running for sheriff or appointed to the position must be a US citizen, a resident of the county for at least one year, have a high school diploma or GED, be 30 years of age or older, have at least five years of law enforcement experience, and have no felony convictions.

Once elected or appointed, the sheriff must attend a minimum of 12 hours of executive level continuing education each year, approved by either the Alabama Sheriffs Association or the National Sheriffs' Association. Proof of attendance must be filed with the judge of probate of the county by December 31 of each year.

This act will only apply to St. Clair County and will become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.