HB476 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kyle South
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Lamar Co., judge of probate, compensation, Sec. 45-38-81 repealed
Summary: HB 476 would set the Lamar County judge of probate's salary at $70,000 per year plus $5,700 if the judge serves as county chair, starting with the next term, and repeal the old salary rule.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a fixed annual salary for the Lamar County judge of probate starting with the next term. It also requires all fees received by the judge or the office to be deposited into the county general fund. It repeals the previous salary provision (Section 45-38-81) and makes the act effective after passage and governor approval, with the salary taking effect for the next term of office.

Who It Affects
Lamar County judge of probate, who would receive the new compensation of $70,000 per year plus $5,700 per year if serving as chair of the county commission.
Lamar County government (General Fund) and taxpayers, since the compensation and all office fees would be paid/deposited into the county's General Fund.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Sets the judge of probate's compensation at $70,000 per year plus $5,700 per year for service as chair, starting with the next term; payment from the General Fund.
Section 1: Requires all fees and monies received by the judge of probate or the office to be deposited into the county general fund.
Section 2: Repeals Section 45-38-81 of the Code, removing the prior salary provision for the judge of probate.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval; the salary change takes effect for the next term of office.

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