HB486

Revise county deputy sheriff compensation

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Montana HB486 revises deputy sheriff compensation based on county population and rank structure.

Montana HB486 revises the compensation for deputy sheriffs based on county population and rank structure. The undersheriff's compensation is set at 98% of the sheriff's salary. Deputy sheriffs receive a percentage of the sheriff's salary, ranging from 72% to 95%, depending on the county's population. Compensation includes the base rate of pay but excludes overtime or longevity payments.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Local Government Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

House Local Government Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President