In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Smitherman
Latest Action
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Feb 5, 2026
Summary
The bill raises the annual salary for the Jefferson County sheriff to $160,000 and gives the sheriff the same cost‑of‑living raises as deputy sheriffs. It also creates a $40,000 yearly expense allowance that can be used for retirement contributions. A later provision raises the salary to $225,000 and cancels the earlier salary and allowance provisions.
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