This bill pertains to Walker County and sets forth provisions regarding the salary of the Judge of Probate. Effective January 20, 2025, the Judge of Probate will receive an annual salary equivalent to the first step of the state base salary paid to a state district court judge at that time. Additionally, the Judge of Probate will be entitled to any salary increases, including step increases and cost-of-living adjustments, in the same amount and manner as a district judge with equivalent years of service.

The bill specifies that the salary outlined will replace any other compensation previously provided by law to the Judge of Probate. The salary is to be paid from the county's general fund in equal periodic installments. For any new Judge of Probate elected or appointed after January 20, 2025, to their first term, the salary will be set at the first step of the state base salary for a district court judge and adjusted according to the provisions in the bill. The act is set to become effective on January 20, 2025, and the bill was passed by the House on April 30, 2024, and by the Senate on May 8, 2024.