HB400 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Reed IngramRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

District Attorneys; salary increased during term of office authorized; Constitutional Amendment

Summary

HB400 would allow district attorneys’ salaries to be increased during their term of office.

What This Bill Does

It would amend Section 160 of the Alabama Constitution to change the rule from prohibiting increases in a district attorney’s compensation to allowing increases during the term, while still preventing any future diminution. The change is limited to how DA pay is treated, but the amendment text also preserves related office provisions and requires a statewide vote for ratification. If approved by voters, the updated rule would govern DA salaries going forward.

Who It Affects

• District Attorneys (and their offices) could have their salaries increased during their term, rather than being limited to no increases.
• Local governments and the state that fund district attorney salaries may need to allocate funds for possible pay increases, affecting budget planning.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 160(a) to allow district attorney compensation to be increased during the term of office, while continuing to prohibit reductions during the term.
• The amendment will be decided by a statewide vote; if a majority approves, it becomes part of the Constitution.

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

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments Statewide