Probate Judge Compensation Revised - Montgomery County
Summary
Alabama SB295 was enacted on April 2, 2026, revising compensation for probate judges in Montgomery County. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers (Senate 30-0, House 51-0) during the 2026 Regular Session. Sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, the local legislation modifies salary provisions for Montgomery County probate judges.
What changed
Alabama Senate Bill 295 was enacted on April 2, 2026, amending state law to revise the compensation structure for Montgomery County probate judges. The bill completed the legislative process with unanimous support in both chambers, having been referred to the Senate Local Legislation Committee and the House Montgomery County Legislation Committee before final passage.
County government administrators and payroll offices in Montgomery County should prepare to implement any revised compensation schedules for probate judges as specified in the enacted legislation. The bill is effective immediately upon enactment and applies specifically to Montgomery County judicial personnel. Montgomery County officials should consult the enrolled bill text to determine the specific compensation changes and any associated implementation requirements.
What to do next
- Review the enacted bill text to determine the specific compensation changes for Montgomery County probate judges
- Update payroll systems and compensation schedules accordingly
- Ensure compliance with any new documentation or certification requirements
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Alabama / SB295 Enacted SB295 Senate Bill Enacted 2026-04-02
Montgomery County; probate judge, compensation revised
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search
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Sponsors
Will Barfoot (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-02 S Enacted 2026-04-02 S Enacted 2026-03-17 S Delivered to Governor 2026-03-17 H Signature Requested 2026-03-17 S Enrolled 2026-03-17 S Ready to Enroll 2026-03-17 H Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 927 2026-03-17 H Third Reading in Second House 2026-03-03 H Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-03-03 H Reported Out of Committee Second House 2026-02-24 H Pending House Montgomery County Legislation 2026-02-24 H Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Montgomery County Legislation 2026-02-24 S Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 518 2026-02-24 S Third Reading in House of Origin 2026-02-19 S Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-02-19 S Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 2026-02-12 S Pending Senate Local Legislation 2026-02-12 S Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
Votes
2026-02-24 SBIR: Passed by House of Origin Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-02-24 Third Reading in House of Origin Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-02-24 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 518 Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 HBIR: Passed by Second House Yea: 51 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Third Reading in Second House Yea: 51 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 927 Yea: 9 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-12 S Local Legislation 2026-02-24 H Montgomery County Legislation
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-12 Introduced 2026-03-17 Enrolled
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