HB374 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Reed IngramRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Montgomery County; probate judge, compensation revised

Summary

The bill updates Montgomery County probate judge compensation, including a higher fixed salary in 2026 and rules for future annual increases tied to county-wide raises.

What This Bill Does

It sets the probate judge's annual pay at $88,000 and requires payment from the county's general fund like other county employees. Future increases would match the county's across-the-board raises but cannot exceed $3,000 per fiscal year. Beginning October 1, 2026, the judge serving on June 1, 2025 will receive an annual salary of $153,725. The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Montgomery County probate judge(s), who would receive the updated compensation amounts and the new 2026 fixed salary.
• Montgomery County Commission and payroll staff, who would administer and disburse the compensation from the general fund.
• Residents of Montgomery County who rely on the probate court, indirectly affected through the administration of the court's funding.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 45-51-84 to set the probate judge's base annual compensation at $88,000 (effective October 1, 1996).
• Compensation to be paid from the Montgomery County General Fund in the same manner as other county employees.
• Future increases to match the county's across-the-board raises, but not to exceed $3,000 in any fiscal year.
• Beginning October 1, 2026, the judge serving on June 1, 2025 shall receive $153,725 per year (in lieu of any other salary).
• This act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 18, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Montgomery County