Calhoun County, sheriff's compensation further provided for
Summary
HB215 is a local bill affecting Calhoun County that changes the compensation structure for the county sheriff. Beginning June 1, 2025, the sheriff would receive an additional annual expense allowance of $13,966. Then, starting January 18, 2027, the sheriff’s compensation would shift to a fixed base annual salary of $114,290, which would replace all other expense allowances and forms of compensation.
The bill is narrowly focused on a single county office and does not alter statewide sheriff pay rules generally. Instead, it amends the local compensation arrangement for the Calhoun County sheriff by setting a transitional expense allowance followed by a consolidated salary structure. The act would take effect on June 1, 2025, even though the salary conversion date is later in 2027.
Impact
HB215 would change the compensation of the Calhoun County sheriff under local law by adding a temporary expense allowance and then establishing a new base salary that supersedes other compensation forms. Its practical effect is to increase and standardize pay for that office, while leaving other counties and state compensation statutes unchanged. The bill would primarily affect the sheriff’s office, county budgeting, and any local payroll or expense-allowance provisions tied to the position.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests strong support and little opposition. The bill passed the House of Origin unanimously on the recorded votes shown, including a 55-0 vote on third reading and a 15-1 committee-related roll call, indicating broad agreement that the local compensation adjustment was acceptable. No committee transcript is available, so there is no recorded debate to suggest significant controversy.
Contention
There is no documented substantive contention in the provided materials. Because the bill concerns compensation for a single elected county official, any potential concerns would likely center on the size and timing of the pay increase, the shift from expense allowance to salary, or local budget impacts. However, the recorded votes show minimal resistance, and no specific objections from legislators or stakeholders are included in the available context.