This bill amends the compensation structure for the Sheriff and Coroner of Houston County, Alabama, establishing new salary rates effective June 1, 2025. The salary for the Coroner will be set at $22,000 per year, while the Sheriff will receive a salary of $150,000 per year. Both positions will also receive uniform increases in compensation, including cost-of-living adjustments, similar to other county employees. Additionally, the bill amends Section 45-35-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to reflect these changes and repeals Sections 45-35-60 and 45-35-230, which previously outlined the compensation for the Coroner and Sheriff, respectively.

The bill specifically deletes the previous salary of the Sheriff, which was $130,800, and the associated provisions for expense allowances that were to be converted to salary in the next term. By repealing the outdated sections, the bill streamlines the compensation framework for these offices, ensuring clarity and consistency in the payment structure moving forward. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-35-230, 45-35-70
Enrolled: 45-35-230, 45-35-70