SB328INTRODUCED Page 0 SB328 KHY2DA5-1 By Senator Livingston (N & P) RFD: Local Legislation First Read: 15-Apr-25 1 2 3 4 5 KHY2DA5-1 04/15/2025 PMG (L) 2025-1658 Page 1 First Read: 15-Apr-25 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Jackson County; to provide for the compensation of the judge of probate; and to repeal Sections 45-36-83 and 45-36-83.01, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the compensation of the Jackson County Judge of Probate BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. (a) In Jackson County, beginning October 1, 2025, the salary of the judge of probate shall be one hundred thirty-two thousand dollars ($132,000) per year payable in installments from the general fund of the county. The salary provided in this subsection shall be in lieu of any other compensation, expense allowance, or fees provided to the judge of probate prior to October 1, 2025. (b) In addition to the salary provided under subsection (a), the judge of probate shall be entitled to the same uniform increases in compensation, including cost-of-living increases, that are granted equally after October 1, 2025, to all county employees of Jackson County, notwithstanding any provisions of Section 11-2A-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to the contrary. Section 2. Sections 45-36-83 and 45-36-83.01, Code of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SB328 INTRODUCED Page 2 Section 2. Sections 45-36-83 and 45-36-83.01, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the compensation of the Jackson County Judge of Probate, are repealed. Section 3. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2025. 29 30 31 32