SB352 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to Jefferson County; to further provide for the annual salary of the county tax assessor and tax collector.

Summary

SB352 requires Jefferson County's Tax Assessor and Tax Collector salaries to be at least 10% higher than the highest merit-system salary in their offices, or keep the salary set by law, whichever is greater.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it sets a new salary floor for the Jefferson County Tax Assessor and Tax Collector. The salary for each office must be the greater of two options: 10% above the highest merit-system employee salary in that office, or the salary otherwise provided by law. The change takes effect immediately after the governor signs it (or when it becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Jefferson County Tax Assessor — salary will be adjusted to meet the new floor requirements.
• Jefferson County Tax Collector — salary will be adjusted to meet the new floor requirements.
• Merit-system employees in the Tax Assessor's or Tax Collector's offices — their salaries are used as the reference point for the 10% calculation.

Key Provisions

• The annual salary for the Tax Assessor and the Tax Collector shall be the greater of: (a) 10% above the highest merit-system salary in the respective office, or (b) the annual salary otherwise provided by law.
• The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Annual Salaries, fixing annual salaries of the Tax Assessor and the Tax Collector