The bill pertains to the compensation structure for the Sheriff of Henry County, Alabama. It establishes that starting June 1, 2026, the sheriff will receive an additional expense allowance that will raise their total compensation to $94,000 per year. Furthermore, beginning January 18, 2027, the base annual salary for the sheriff will be set at $94,000, replacing all other forms of compensation. The bill also stipulates that any sheriff serving successive terms will receive an eight percent salary increase for each additional term, while those returning for non-successive terms will be treated as first-time officeholders regarding salary increases.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 45-34-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which previously outlined the compensation for the sheriff. The sheriff will continue to receive benefits provided to employees of the Henry County Commission but will not be eligible for compensation increases under Chapter 2A of Subtitle 1 of Title 11 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-34-230
Enrolled: 45-34-230