The bill pertains to the compensation structure for the Judge of Probate in Colbert County, Alabama. It establishes that starting from the next term of office after October 1, 2024, the Judge of Probate will receive a salary equal to 80 percent of the total compensation paid to a circuit judge with the same years of service. This compensation will be sourced from the county general fund and will replace any other compensation previously provided by law. Additionally, all fees and revenues collected by the probate office, excluding the judge's salary, will be deposited into the county general fund. The judge will also receive the same cost-of-living increase percentage as other public officials under the Omnibus Pay Act.

The bill includes the insertion of new legal language that specifies the compensation structure and the source of funding, while it does not indicate any deletions from current law. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, following its passage in the House on February 28, 2024, and in the Senate on April 30, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-10B-1
Enrolled: 12-10B-1