Jefferson County; sheriff compensation revised

HB 373 increases Jefferson County Sheriff's compensation through three key changes. It sets the sheriff's base salary at $160,000 annually starting next term, adds a $40,000 annual expense allowance (payable monthly from county funds), and mandates a future base salary of $225,000 for the next term (making the previous $160,000 and $40,000 provisions void). The bill also requires the sheriff to receive cost-of-living adjustments matching those given to deputy sheriffs after the bill's effective date. These changes directly affect Jefferson County's sheriff, who will receive higher base pay, a new allowance, and future salary increases tied to county budget provisions.