Senate Bill 295 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will BarfootSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Montgomery County; probate judge, compensation revised

Summary

SB295 revises how the Montgomery County probate judge is paid, including a base salary, annual increases tied to county raises with a cap, and a higher fixed salary for the incumbent starting in 2026.

What This Bill Does

It sets the probate judge's annual compensation at $88,000 (effective Oct 1, 1996) and requires increases to follow the same percentage as county-wide raises, with a cap of $3,000 per fiscal year. Beginning Oct 1, 2026, the judge serving as of June 1, 2025 will receive an annual salary of $153,725. Payments are made from the Montgomery County General Fund, in the same manner as other county employees. The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Montgomery County probate judge — will receive revised salary terms (base, future increases, and a higher fixed salary for the incumbent starting in 2026).
• Montgomery County payroll and budget processes — will fund and apply the salary adjustments through the county general fund and align increases with county-wide raises.

Key Provisions

• Sets the probate judge's annual compensation at $88,000 per year, effective October 1, 1996.
• Compensation will be paid from the Montgomery County General Fund in the same manner as other county employees.
• After October 1, 1996, the compensation may increase by the same percentage as the across-the-board county employee raises, but not exceed $3,000 in any fiscal year.
• Starting October 1, 2026, the judge serving on June 1, 2025 shall receive an annual salary of $153,725 (in lieu of any other salary).
• The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Montgomery County