The bill amends Section 3 of Act 84-549 from the 1984 Regular Session, specifically addressing the compensation of the circuit clerk in Washington County. The key change involves the deletion of the previous severability clause, which stated that if any part of the act was declared invalid or unconstitutional, it would not affect the remaining provisions. This clause has been replaced with new language that stipulates that when the current circuit clerk vacates the office on January 1, 2026, Section 1 of this act will be repealed immediately and will not apply to future office holders.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and aims to clarify the terms of compensation for the circuit clerk while establishing a clear endpoint for the applicability of the new provisions. The legislative process for this bill included passage in the House on March 31, 2026, followed by approval in the Senate on April 2, 2026.