HB480 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve ClouseRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Dale Co., compensation of judge of probate further provided for
Summary: HB480 sets Dale County's judge of probate salary at $73,619.75 and allows future county-wide pay increases to apply to that position.
What This Bill Does
The act fixes the judge of probate's annual salary at $73,619.75 starting from the act’s effective date. It also allows the judge to receive any cost-of-living or uniform pay increases granted to all county employees after that date. It repeals conflicting laws to ensure the new salary and increases take effect. The act becomes effective on the first day of the first month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Dale County Judge of Probate: will receive the new fixed salary of $73,619.75 and will be eligible for future county-wide pay increases (COLA).
Dale County government employees: future COLA or uniform increases granted to all county employees will also apply to the judge, aligning the judge’s pay practices with other county employees.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): Sets the judge of probate's annual salary at $73,619.75.
Section 1(b): The judge shall receive any cost-of-living or uniform increases granted to all county employees after the act’s effective date, overriding any conflicting law.
Section 2: Repeals laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
Section 3: Effective date: first day of the first month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Dale County