This bill pertains to the compensation of the sheriff and other officials in Houston County, Alabama. It amends Section 45-35-70 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to adjust the compensation of the Chair of the Houston County Commission and to set the annual salary of the Sheriff of Houston County. Specifically, the bill states that beginning on June 1, 2024, the annual salary of the Sheriff of Houston County shall be increased from $120,000 to $130,800. This increase will initially be paid as a monthly expense allowance until the beginning of the next term of office, at which point it will be included in the base salary, and the expense allowance will no longer apply.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that, starting on June 1, 2024, the sheriff will receive the same uniform increases in compensation, including cost-of-living or other similar increases, that are granted to other county employees. These increases will be paid as an additional expense allowance during the sheriff's term and will be converted to salary at the beginning of the next term. The bill also confirms the compensation being paid to the district commissioners of the Houston County Commission and provides for a monthly expense allowance for them. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2024, and has been passed by the House on April 16, 2024, and by the Senate on May 2, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-35-70, 45-35-70
Enrolled: 45-35-70, 45-35-70