HB473 Summary

• Proposes Amendment 609 to the Alabama Constitution to change how Marengo County's Judge of Probate is compensated, replacing a fixed salary model with compensation based on county population as provided by general law.

• Currently establishes a 90 percent salary compared to the district court judge of the county, paid monthly from the county general fund in place of all other fees and allowances.

• Requires all fees, commissions, allowances, and other charges collected by the Judge of Probate to be paid into the county general fund rather than retained by the judge.

• Directs the Marengo County Commission to provide office personnel, clerks, deputies, and necessary supplies for the probate office, with personnel compensation fixed by the commission and paid from the county general fund.

• Amendment requires voter approval through a public election conducted under existing state election laws, effective January 1 following approval.