HB106 Summary

• Official court reporters' state salaries shall conform to the State of Alabama Personnel Department Pay Plan for state employees, effective October 1, 2018, replacing the fixed salary of $38,263.59.

• Court reporters serving on October 1, 2018, enter pay grade 77 at the step rate closest and higher than their previous salary; new hires after that date enter at step 1 of pay grade 77.

• Official court reporters become eligible for all cost-of-living adjustments given to state employees and merit raises provided to Unified Judicial System employees after the effective date.

• Court reporters returning to state service after a break shall resume employment at the same grade and step rate that was in effect at their separation date.

• Supernumerary court reporters continue to receive 50 percent of the highest paid official court reporter's state salary, with no salary reductions if the highest paid official's salary later decreases.