The bill amends the compensation structure for the Judge of Probate in Colbert County, establishing that starting from the next term of office after October 1, 2024, the judge 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 is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and includes a new insertion that specifies the effective date. The Senate passed the bill on April 30, 2024, following its origin and passage in the House on February 28, 2024.

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