This bill establishes new compensation guidelines for the Sheriff of Henry County, Alabama. Beginning June 1, 2026, the sheriff will receive an additional expense allowance that will raise their total compensation to $94,000 per year. Starting January 18, 2027, the base annual salary for the sheriff will be set at $94,000, replacing all other expense allowances or forms of compensation. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any sheriff serving successive terms will receive an eight percent salary increase for each subsequent term, while those returning for non-successive terms will be compensated as if they are assuming the office for the first time.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 45-34-230 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which previously outlined the compensation for the Sheriff of Henry County. 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.