This bill amends Section 7-4-2508 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the compensation structure for deputy sheriffs. It establishes that the sheriff will set the compensation for deputy sheriffs based on a percentage of the sheriff's salary, with the new percentage ranges increasing from a maximum of 95% to a maximum of 97% across various population categories. Specifically, for counties with populations below 15,000, the deputy sheriff's salary will be set at 85% to 97% of the sheriff's salary, and similar adjustments are made for other population brackets.

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 language changes include the replacement of "upon" with "on" in the compensation calculation and the addition of definitions to ensure clarity in the application of the law. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance the compensation framework for deputy sheriffs in Montana, reflecting a commitment to fair pay based on the sheriff's salary.

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(4): 7-4-2508
HB0486_1(5): 7-4-2508
HB0486_1: 7-4-2508
HB0486_X(1): 7-4-2508
HB0486_X(2): 7-4-2508
HB0486_X(3): 7-4-2508
HB0486_X(4): 7-4-2508
HB0486_X(5): 7-4-2508
HB0486_X: 7-4-2508