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 an annual salary of $150,000. Both positions will also be entitled to 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 ensure that the compensation adjustments are consistent with the provisions for other county officials.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 45-35-60 and Section 45-35-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which previously outlined the compensation for the Coroner and Sheriff of Houston County, respectively. The repealed sections included a prior salary for the Sheriff of $130,800, which was set to take effect on June 1, 2024, and included provisions for expense allowances that are no longer applicable under the new compensation structure. 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