SB209 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald O. DialGreg J. ReedGerald H. AllenJerry L. FieldingJimmy HolleyCam WardDel MarshShadrack McGill

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

State employees, cost-of-living increase authorized

Summary

SB209 would authorize a 5% cost-of-living increase for state employees in each of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 fiscal years (a total of 10%).

What This Bill Does

If enacted, starting October 1, 2013, most state employees would receive a 5% raise for fiscal year 2013-2014 and another 5% raise for fiscal year 2014-2015. The total increase over two years would be 10%. Some groups are excluded, such as local salary supplements tied to state salaries and any Merit System or hourly employees covered by a labor agreement or contract. Pay plan updates would be made by the relevant state and legislative entities, and warrants would be issued by the Comptroller to reflect the increases; funding would come through the annual budget act rather than new appropriations in the bill.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Most state employees (classified, unclassified, and other hourly state employees) and county health department employees under the state Merit System who are not excluded by Section 2.
• Group 2: Legislative and judicial branch personnel (legislative staff and officials, court officials and employees) whose pay plans must be revised to reflect the increase.

Key Provisions

• Provides a five percent cost-of-living salary increase for each of fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 (total of 10%).
• Excludes certain groups from receiving the increase, including local salary supplements tied to state salaries and Merit System or hourly employees covered by a labor agreement or contract.
• Requires the appropriate state and legislative entities to revise pay schedules and certify to the State Comptroller so warrants can be issued reflecting the increase.
• States that the act does not create new appropriations; any funding must be provided in the annual budget act, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

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

Subjects

State Employees