SB53 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Malika Sanders-Fortier

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Dallas Co., judge of probate, add'l expense allowance and salary

Summary

This act adds a $30,500 annual expense allowance for Dallas County's Judge of Probate during the current term and raises the judge's annual salary by $30,500 starting with the incumbent's term end, with the expense allowance ending when the salary increase begins.

What This Bill Does

Provides an additional annual expense allowance of $30,500 for the Dallas County Judge of Probate, payable from the county's general fund, starting the first day after the act's effective date. Starting at the expiration of the incumbent judge's term, increases the judge's annual salary by $30,500 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund. When the salary increase begins, the previously provided expense allowance (Section 1) becomes void.

Who It Affects

• Dallas County Judge of Probate – receives the new $30,500 annual expense allowance during the current term and, after the incumbent's term ends, receives a $30,500 annual salary increase.
• Dallas County (General Fund) – funds the new expense allowance and the salary increase.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Creates an additional $30,500 per year expense allowance for the Dallas County Judge of Probate, payable from the county general fund, starting the first day after the act's effective date.
• Section 2: Beginning with the expiration of the incumbent judge's term, increases the annual salary of the Dallas County Judge of Probate by $30,500 per year, payable in equal monthly installments from the county general fund, and makes Section 1 void at that time.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval (or becoming law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Dallas County