This bill amends Section 45-51-84 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to adjust the compensation for the judge of probate in Montgomery County. The current annual salary of $88,000, established effective October 1, 1996, will continue to be paid from the general fund of the Montgomery County Commission, with provisions for annual increases based on the percentage received by full-time county employees, capped at $3,000 per fiscal year.

The new legal language introduces a significant change, stating that beginning October 1, 2026, the individual serving as judge of probate on June 1, 2025, will receive a new annual salary of $153,725, replacing any previous salary arrangements. This adjustment aims to ensure that the compensation for the judge of probate reflects a more current and potentially competitive salary structure. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-51-84