This bill amends Section 45-42-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish a new compensation structure for the Sheriff of Limestone County. The current law stipulates that the sheriff's annual salary is set at 85 percent of the salary of the highest-paid judge in the Thirty-ninth Judicial Circuit. The bill introduces new provisions that will take effect on January 18, 2027, which include a base annual salary of $149,000 for the sheriff, rendering the previous salary structure void. Additionally, the sheriff will continue to receive cost-of-living and other uniform increases granted to all county employees.

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 effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2026. Overall, the legislation aims to provide a clear and fixed salary for the sheriff while ensuring accountability regarding the management of funds related to prisoner feeding.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-42-230