HB424 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cynthia Lee AlmondAlabama Public Service Commission
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Tuscaloosa Co., judge of probate, compensation further provided
Summary: HB424 sets the Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate's salary at $157,500 per year and allows standard county raises and benefits, while ratifying prior compensation.
What This Bill Does
It fixes the judge's annual salary at $157,500 to be paid from the county general fund, and makes this the total compensation, replacing prior pay under other laws. It also allows the judge to receive uniform increases (like cost-of-living adjustments) and all benefits granted to other county employees. It ratifies and confirms any compensation already paid to the judge before this act. It takes effect immediately after the governor signs it and overrides conflicting laws.

Who It Affects
The Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate — will receive a fixed annual salary of $157,500 and be eligible for standard county employee raises and benefits.
Tuscaloosa County government and its general fund — responsible for paying the judge’s salary from the general fund and applying standard county employee increases and benefits; past payments are ratified by the act.

Key Provisions
Section 1(a): Fixes the Judge of Probate's annual salary at $157,500, payable from the county general fund, and makes this the total compensation, replacing prior pay arrangements.
Section 1(b) and related sections: Allows uniform pay increases and county employee benefits for the judge; Section 2 ratifies prior compensation; Section 3 repeals conflicting laws; Section 4 makes the act effective immediately after governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Tuscaloosa County