SB553 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Winston County to compensate the Judge of Probate on a salary basis effective January 2013, with initial annual salary equal to 80 percent of the district court judge's state compensation.

• Directs the Winston County Commission to provide operating expenses for the Judge of Probate's office pursuant to general law.

• Transfers motor vehicle license plate issuance duties and ad valorem tax assessment and collection duties on motor vehicles from the revenue commissioner to the Judge of Probate.

• Requires all fees and charges collected by the Judge of Probate to be deposited into the county general fund rather than retained by the office.

• Establishes election procedures for voter ratification of the amendment in accordance with state constitutional requirements and election laws.