Bill > SB350

This bill updates the compensation and benefits for various judicial and county officials in DeKalb County, Georgia, making several key changes. First, it renames the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit to the DeKalb Judicial Circuit effective January 1, 2025. The bill establishes specific salary percentages for various county officials relative to a gross salary baseline, including 95% for Probate Court Judges and Juvenile Court Judges, 80% for the Clerk of Superior Court and Tax Commissioner, 100% for the Chief Executive Officer and District Attorney, 32% for Board of Commissioners members, and 95% for State Court Judges and the State Court Solicitor. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that ensures these judges and officials receive the same fringe benefits as other county employees, such as health, dental, and life insurance, flexible benefits, and longevity pay, with the option to opt out. The salaries and benefits will be calculated based on total years of service in DeKalb County. The bill has staggered effective dates, with most provisions taking effect on June 1, 2025, and specific salary sections becoming effective on August 1, 2025.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71508