HB406 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Monroe County to compensate the Judge of Probate on a salary basis of $108,000 per year, effective January 2019, with future cost-of-living increases matching other county officers.

• Requires all fees, commissions, allowances, and other charges collected by the Judge of Probate to be deposited into Monroe County's general fund rather than retained by the office.

• Transfers all employees of the Judge of Probate to county employment at their existing pay rates and seniority levels, with the Monroe County Commission providing operating expenses for the office.

• Grants the Judge of Probate responsibility for issuing motor vehicle license plates and assessing/collecting ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, relieving the revenue commissioner of these duties and depositing associated commissions and fees to the county general fund.

• Requires a referendum on the amendment to be held in accordance with state election laws and constitutional procedures.