HB161 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes Long

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Legislature, prohibited employment in public sector, contracts for legal services with county or city prohibited, (double dipping), Sec. 29-1-26 am'd.

Summary

HB161 would stop Alabama legislators from holding other public sector jobs and from contracting with counties or cities for legal services while they’re in office.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds to the existing rules by barring legislators from being employees of any other state branch, department, agency, board, or public college/university during their term. It also bans legislators from entering into contracts to provide legal services for county or municipal governments. The law defines who counts as an employee and lists several exceptions (such as short-term or emergency contracts, certain part-time work within income limits, and specific military or Medicaid scenarios). Violations would be void and the legislator could be personally liable to repay compensation, and the Attorney General would enforce the law. The change takes effect immediately after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Members of the Alabama Legislature (senators and representatives) — would be prohibited from taking other public sector jobs or entering into contracts to provide legal services for counties or municipalities during their term, with certain listed exceptions.
• Counties and municipalities (and their boards/agencies) — would be barred from hiring or contracting with legislators to provide legal services.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 29-1-26 to prohibit legislators from being employees of any other state government branch or public educational institution during their term.
• Prohibits legislators from contracting for legal services with counties, municipalities, or county/municipal boards or agencies.
• Defines who counts as an 'employee' and outlines several exceptions (including certain administrative/teaching contracts, emergency or disaster situations, National Guard/military forces, Medicaid providers, and specific part-time arrangements).
• Violations are void and the legislator must personally repay the illegal compensation.
• Enforced by the Attorney General.

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Subjects

Legislature