HB417 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Faust

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan BakerSteve McMillanRandy DavisHarry Shiver

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Baldwin Co., municipal mayor, council member, judge and prosecution, may participate in the Employees' Retirement System, const. amend.

Summary

HB417 would amend Alabama's constitution to let Baldwin County mayors participate in the Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other employees, including the ability to purchase service credit for time served as mayor.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the amendment would allow mayors of Baldwin County municipalities that participate in ERS to join the Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other ERS participants. Mayors who are serving at the time of ratification could buy service credit for their time in office. It also prevents anyone from participating in both ERS and a supernumerary program for the same service.

Who It Affects

• Mayors of Baldwin County municipalities that participate in the Employees' Retirement System, who would be eligible to join ERS on the same terms as other employees and may purchase service credit for time served as mayor.
• Other employees covered by the Employees' Retirement System (including ERS participants in Baldwin County), who would be subject to the same terms and conditions as other ERS participants and the rule prohibiting duplicate participation for the same service.

Key Provisions

• In Baldwin County, mayors of municipalities that participate in ERS may participate in ERS on the same terms and conditions as other ERS participants.
• A mayor serving at the time of ratification is eligible to purchase service credit in ERS for the time served in the current office.
• No person may participate in both ERS and a supernumerary program for the same service.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments