SB328 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve LivingstonSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Jackson County Probate Judge, salary revised

Summary

SB328 sets the Jackson County Probate Judge’s salary at $132,000 per year starting October 1, 2025, provides for county-wide pay increases for the judge, and repeals old compensation rules.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a fixed annual salary of $132,000 for the Jackson County Judge of Probate, payable from the county general fund, beginning October 1, 2025, and replaces any prior compensation, expense allowances, or fees. The judge is also entitled to the same uniform pay increases, including cost-of-living adjustments, that are granted to all Jackson County employees after October 1, 2025. The bill repeals two existing statutes that previously dealt with the judge’s compensation. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Jackson County Probate Judge: will receive a fixed salary of $132,000 per year starting October 1, 2025, replacing prior pay and related allowances, and will be eligible for future uniform increases.
• Jackson County government and its employees: the judge's salary is funded from the general fund, and after October 1, 2025, the judge and other county employees will receive uniform increases (including cost-of-living adjustments) as provided to county employees.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Sets the judge's salary at $132,000 per year, payable from the county's general fund, beginning October 1, 2025, replacing prior compensation/fees.
• Section 1(b): The judge is entitled to the same uniform increases (including cost-of-living increases) granted to all county employees after October 1, 2025, notwithstanding any contrary law.
• Section 2: Repeals Sections 45-36-83 and 45-36-83.01, which related to the compensation of the Jackson County Judge of Probate.
• Section 3: Effective date is October 1, 2025.

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

Subjects

Jackson County