This bill aims to revise the salary structure for county detention officers in Montana by ensuring they receive longevity payments similar to those provided to deputy sheriffs and undersheriffs. The amendments to Sections 7-4-2507 and 7-4-2510 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) clarify that detention officers are included under the sheriff's office provisions and establish that they are entitled to a longevity payment of 1% of the minimum base annual salary for each year of service, starting from their first anniversary of employment. This payment will be made in equal monthly installments and is unaffected by any discretionary salary changes.

Additionally, the bill supersedes existing unfunded mandate laws, specifically the requirements outlined in sections 1-2-112 through 1-2-116, allowing for a more streamlined approach to the implementation of these salary adjustments. The changes reflect a commitment to recognizing the contributions of detention officers within the law enforcement framework in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(1): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(2): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(3): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(4): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(5): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(6): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(7): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(8): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1(9): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_1: 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(1): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(2): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(3): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(4): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(5): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(6): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(7): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2(8): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_2: 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X(1): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X(2): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X(3): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X(4): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X(5): 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510
SB0236_X: 7-4-2507, 7-4-2510