The bill amends Section 45-2-240 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to increase the supplemental per diem for members of the Baldwin County Board of Equalization from $150 to $200, effective retroactively from January 1, 2024. Additionally, starting in 2025, the supplemental amount will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers, ensuring that the compensation keeps pace with inflation. The bill also clarifies that the supplemental rate will apply to any days the board meets in 2024 before the act's effective date.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions regarding mileage reimbursement for board members, allowing them to receive mileage after their annual allowance is exhausted, at the same rate as state employees. It also specifies that any mileage paid must be for necessary business related to their duties, such as property inspections and travel for taxpayer protests. The funding for the supplemental payments will be shared among the political subdivisions or funds in the county based on their proportion of total local ad valorem taxes collected. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-2-240, 45-2-240