The bill proposes a cost-of-living salary increase of two percent for all state employees in Alabama, effective from the first payday on or after October 1, 2024. This increase applies to employees in both the classified and unclassified services, judicial personnel, legislative personnel, and employees of county health departments under the State Merit System. However, the bill specifies that the cost-of-living increase will not apply to local supplements for judges or other local employees whose salaries are linked to state employees, nor to any Merit System or hourly employees covered by labor agreements or contracts.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Director of the State Personnel Department, along with other designated officials, revise the pay schedules to reflect the new salary increase and certify these changes to the State Comptroller for warrant issuance. It clarifies that the act does not make appropriations but requires that necessary appropriations be included in the annual budget act for the affected entities. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-26-10
Enrolled: 36-26-10