WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 392

Georgia Tax Court; certain events; revise dates

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stan Gunter and 4 co-sponsors

HB 392 provides Lauderdale County's chief assistant and three assistant district attorneys with an annual $24,000 supplemental salary to enhance recruitment and retention.

Effective Date
#courts
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 392

Summary of HB 392: Lauderdale County District Attorneys' Supplemental Compensation

Bill Number: HB 392
Title: Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorneys, annual supplemental compensation provided
Status: Enacted
Introduced: March 05, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Lauderdale County

Purpose and Intent

HB 392 aims to provide additional financial support to the chief assistant district attorney and three assistant district attorneys within the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The bill establishes an annual supplemental compensation to enhance the overall remuneration for these legal professionals, thereby aiming to improve the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel in the district attorney's office.

Key Provisions

  1. Annual Supplemental Compensation:

    • Each of the four attorneys (one chief assistant and three assistants) will receive an annual supplemental salary of $24,000.
    • This compensation will be paid in equal monthly installments from the county's general fund.

  2. Supersession of Previous Salary Supplements:

    • The supplemental salary outlined in the bill will supersede any existing salary supplements provided by local law, ensuring that this new compensation structure takes precedence.

  3. Employment Terms:

    • The chief assistant district attorney and assistant district attorneys will serve at the pleasure of the district attorney, meaning their positions are not guaranteed and can be terminated at the district attorney's discretion.
    • There are no residency requirements for these positions, allowing for greater flexibility in hiring.

  4. Immediate Effectiveness:

    • The act is set to become effective immediately upon enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of the new compensation structure.

Impact

  • Affected Parties:

    • The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are the chief assistant district attorney and three assistant district attorneys of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County.
    • The bill may also indirectly benefit the local community by ensuring that the district attorney's office is staffed with qualified attorneys who are adequately compensated for their work.

  • Financial Implications:

    • The annual cost to the county for this supplemental compensation will total $96,000 (4 attorneys x $24,000 each), which will be funded through the county's general fund.

Legislative Timeline

  • March 05, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation.
  • April 08, 2025: Passed in the House after a third reading.
  • April 17, 2025: Read for the second time in the Senate and placed on the calendar.
  • May 15, 2025: Enrolled and signed by the governor.
  • May 22, 2025: Bill officially enacted.

This summary provides an overview of HB 392, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and the impact it is expected to have on the Lauderdale County district attorney's office and the community it serves.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.