SJR6 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Tammy Irons Gerald H. Allen Bill Holtzclaw Shadrack McGill Quinton Ross Clay Scofield Phillip W. Williams William “Bill” M. Beasley Roger Bedford, Jr.Cam Ward J.T. Waggoner George M. “Marc” Keahey Hank Sanders Jerry L. Fielding Vivian Davis Figures Greg J. Reed Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: State employees, merit raises, Governor encouraged to end freeze on
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution encourages the Governor to immediately end the freeze on state employee merit raises.
What This Bill Does
The resolution notes that merit raises have been frozen since December 15, 2008, despite rising costs to employees. It explains that merit raises are earned through annual performance but have not been granted during the freeze. It urges the Governor to take all necessary steps to end the freeze immediately, and states a copy of the resolution will be provided to the Governor.

Who It Affects
State employees who have been eligible for merit raises since 2008 and have lost earned increases and purchasing power due to the freeze
The Governor (Governor Bentley) and the Alabama state government, who are urged to act to end the freeze

Key Provisions
Acknowledges the merit raise freeze since December 15, 2008 and mentions related increases in retirement contributions, health insurance costs, and inflation
States merit raises are earned via annual performance appraisals under the state's pay plan and have been frozen since 2008
Quantifies losses: up to 20% of earned merit pay increases lost, 13.5% pay/purchasing power lost since October 1, 2008, and over 33% for the worst-off employees
Declares the Legislature's intent to encourage the Governor to end the freeze immediately, with a copy of the resolution delivered to the Governor

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