HB324 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Alabama Legislature to place the Lamar County judge of probate on a salary in lieu of collecting fees directly.

• Requires all fees, commissions, allowances, and percentages collected by the judge of probate to be deposited into the county treasury from which the salary is paid.

• Makes the amendment retroactive to the term of office beginning in January 1989 and ratifies any prior local laws placing the judge on salary.

• Ratifies and confirms any salary payments made to the judge of probate from January 1989 forward, including any salaries accepted by agreement.

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