Counties and municipalities; compensation of local officials, revised

HB 370 establishes population-based compensation tiers for county officials in Alabama, affecting sheriffs, county commissioners, judges of probate, tax assessors, and other local elected roles. It sets a $50,000 annual minimum for sheriffs and provides category-specific raises (e.g., 20% for Category 3 counties) for commissioners and judges of probate, while capping expense allowances for tax officials at $10,000 annually (which converts to base salary after a term). Counties in Category 1 (over 450,000 population) are exempt from these rules, and local governments may opt out via resolution before October 1, 2000. The bill updates existing pay structures retroactively, replacing prior compensation sections.