Alabama HB370 revises compensation for local officials, setting minimum pay and adjusting increases.

Alabama HB370 amends compensation rules for local officials. It sets minimum annual compensation for county commissioners, judges of probate, sheriffs, and other officials based on their current pay as of May 31, 2026. The bill prohibits local officials whose pay is tied to state officials from receiving uniform increases. It also limits expense allowances for certain officials to $10,000 annually. The bill categorizes counties by population to determine eligibility for cost-of-living increases. It becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Alabama HB370 revises compensation for local officials, setting minimum pay and adjusting increases.

Alabama HB370 amends compensation rules for local officials. It sets minimum annual compensation for county commissioners, judges of probate, sheriffs, and other officials based on their current pay as of May 31, 2026. The bill prohibits local officials whose pay is tied to state officials from receiving uniform increases. It also limits expense allowances for certain officials to $10,000 annually. The bill categorizes counties by population to determine eligibility for cost-of-living increases. It becomes effective June 1, 2026.