HB497 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Supernumerary court reporters, death benefits for surviving spouse provided

Summary

HB497 would provide a monthly death benefit to the spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit court, equal to 50% of the reporter's state allowance.

What This Bill Does

Creates a death benefit for spouses of qualifying supernumerary circuit court reporters. If the reporter served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit court, their spouse would receive a monthly payment equal to 50% of the reporter's state allowance. The benefit is paid by the state and becomes effective immediately after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit court, who would become eligible for the monthly benefit upon their spouse's death.
• The state (treasury/agency administering the benefit) would be responsible for paying the monthly benefits.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: If a supernumerary circuit court reporter died and had served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit court, the spouse is entitled to a monthly allowance equal to 50% of the reporter's state allowance.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

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Subjects

Supernumeraries