Relating to additional salary for sheriffs with prior law enforcement experience

HB 3007 would increase salaries for sheriffs who have prior law enforcement experience. To qualify, sheriffs must submit a written request to their county commission before the effective date, and counties must demonstrate fiscal capacity to cover the raise through auditor certification. The bill amends existing law to establish this higher pay rate for sheriffs meeting the experience requirement, effective July 1, 2025. It does not apply automatically; sheriffs must proactively request the increase, and counties must prove they can afford it without relying on federal grants or unencumbered funds. This change directly affects sheriffs with qualifying experience in counties that meet fiscal criteria.