The bill amends Section 45-8-60.01 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to adjust the compensation structure for the coroner in Calhoun County. Key changes include the repeal of Section 45-8-60, which previously governed coroner compensation. The coroner's salary will be set at $54,750 per annum starting January 18, 2027, with an expense allowance increased from $5,000 to $20,000 per year, payable bi-weekly. Additionally, the bill allows for the employment of up to two compensated assistant coroners, with their salaries increased from $4,800 to $6,100 annually.

The bill also outlines provisions for salary adjustments, stating that the coroner will receive uniform increases in compensation similar to those granted to county employees. It specifies that any reimbursements from funeral establishments for transportation and documentation costs must be deposited into a separate account for operational expenses of the coroner's office. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-8-60, 45-8-60
Enrolled: 45-8-60, 45-8-60