The bill amends Section 45-42-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish a new compensation structure for the Sheriff of Limestone County. Starting with the next term of office, the sheriff's salary will be set at 85 percent of the annual salary of the highest-paid judge in the Thirty-ninth Judicial Circuit. However, beginning January 18, 2027, the sheriff will receive a fixed annual salary of $149,000, which will replace the previous salary structure outlined in subsection (a), rendering it void. Additionally, the sheriff will continue to receive cost-of-living and other uniform salary increases as provided to all county employees by the county commission.

The bill also includes a provision that prohibits the sheriff from personally benefiting financially from the food account used for feeding county and state prisoners. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-42-230
Enrolled: 45-42-230