The bill pertains to Franklin County and outlines provisions for the coroner's expense allowance, salary, benefits, and the operation of the coroner's office. It includes an insertion that marks the bill as enrolled and another insertion indicating the date the Senate passed the bill, which is April 30, 2024.
The bill specifies that the Coroner of Franklin County shall receive an annual expense allowance of $9,700, in addition to any other compensation, to be paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. However, this provision will become void at the start of the next term of office, at which point the coroner will receive an annual salary of $10,000, which will be the total compensation excluding any uniform increases granted by the Franklin County Commission. The coroner may also participate in the county's health insurance and retirement plans. The Franklin County Commission is authorized to appropriate funds for the coroner's salary, benefits, and operational expenses, including vehicle expenses. Additionally, the commission may allow the coroner to appoint deputy coroners and provide for their compensation. The bill also repeals several acts from 1969, 1971, 1973, and 1990. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024.