House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the laws concerning the compensation of deputy sheriffs in Montana. The bill proposes to increase the percentage of the sheriff's salary that is used to calculate the salaries of deputy sheriffs. Specifically, it amends Section 7-4-2508 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to establish that deputy sheriffs will earn a percentage of the sheriff's salary based on the population of the county. The new percentages range from 85% to 97% for counties with populations below 15,000, and similarly adjusted percentages for larger counties, replacing the previous maximum of 95%.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to compensation, specifying that it refers to the base rate of pay without including longevity or overtime payments. The sheriff is also required to adjust deputy sheriff compensation according to a rank structure within the office. Overall, this legislation seeks to ensure fairer compensation for deputy sheriffs by aligning their salaries more closely with that of the sheriff, while also providing a structured approach based on county population.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-4-2508
HB0486_1(1): 7-4-2508
HB0486_1(2): 7-4-2508
HB0486_1(3): 7-4-2508
HB0486_1: 7-4-2508