HR97 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR97 is a House resolution that places SB72, a retirement bill about the Deferred Retirement Option Plan, on the special order calendar as the top priority.

What This Bill Does

If passed, this resolution makes SB72 the special and paramount order of business for the 5th legislative day, ahead of other bills until it is disposed of. SB72 would address retirement rules, specifically prohibiting new participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and limiting the interest paid on DROP accounts. It would modify Alabama law by amending sections 16-25-150 and 36-27-170 to implement these changes.

Who It Affects

• People who participate in or are considering the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), since new participation would be prohibited and interest on DROP accounts would be limited.
• Administrators and the state retirement system that manage DROP, due to amendments to sections 16-25-150 and 36-27-170.

Key Provisions

• Designates SB72 as the special and paramount order of business on the 5th legislative day and continues until disposed of.
• SB72 concerns Retirement and the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).
• Prohibits new participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan.
• Imposes limits on interest paid on DROP accounts.
• Amends Alabama Code sections 16-25-150 and 36-27-170.

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

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative