SB465 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry MeansMayor

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Corrections Department, certain employees who work inside a security fence under certain conditions, compensation increased

Summary

The bill would grant 2.5% salary increases in steps to eligible Department of Corrections Merit System employees who work inside correctional facilities, starting after October 1, 2011, until the total increase reaches 10%, with necessary pay plan updates and warrants to implement.

Who It Affects

• Merit System employees of the Department of Corrections who work inside a correctional facility (including work release centers) will receive the 2.5% salary increases in steps up to a total of 10%.
• The Director of the State Personnel Department and the Comptroller will implement the changes by updating the pay plan and issuing warrants.

Key Provisions

• Starting with the first payday on or after October 1, 2011, eligible Merit System employees inside correctional facilities shall receive a one-step, 2.5% salary increase.
• Salary increases continue on each October 1 at 2.5% per year until the total reaches 10%, excluding normal merit raises and cost-of-living adjustments.
• These increases do not affect normal merit raise considerations.
• The Director of the State Personnel Department shall revise the pay plan classifications, rates, and ranges to reflect the increases and shall send them to the Comptroller.
• The Comptroller shall issue warrants to implement the revised classifications, rates, and ranges.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Corrections Department