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

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for judges who have served at least six full years in the role. Specifically, it states that these judges will receive an annual salary equivalent to that of a circuit judge with the same years of service, replacing the previous compensation structure outlined in subsection (a). This change aims to provide a more equitable compensation for long-serving judges in Montgomery County. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-51-84