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Bill raises ceiling on deputy pay to give sheriffs more flexibility
Senate Local Government Committee
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Summary
House Bill 486 would raise the statutory ceiling for deputy pay from 95% to 97% of a sheriff's salary, giving sheriffs modest additional room to increase deputy pay. Sponsor said the change does not mandate raises and counties must fund any increases.
Representative Neil Durham introduced House Bill 486 to raise the statutory maximum for deputy pay from 95% to 97% of the sheriff's salary. Durham framed the change as a modest tool to allow sheriffs more flexibility to offer pay…
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