HB100 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Retirement System, law enforcement officers, Tier I and II Plan Member redefined, Sec. 36-27-1 am'd.

Summary

The bill redefines who qualifies as Tier I and Tier II members in Alabama's Retirement System, extending Tier I to certain public safety roles regardless of hire date and excluding post-2013 hires from Tier II.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 36-27-1 to redefine Tier I Plan Member as any correctional officer, law enforcement officer, or state policeman regardless of when hired, and Tier II Plan Member to exclude those hired for the first time on or after January 1, 2013. This change alters how retirement benefits are categorized for public safety employees and may affect which tier's benefits and rules apply to them. The act also specifies the definitions used in the retirement system and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Correctional officers, law enforcement officers, and state policemen—their Tier I or Tier II membership status would be determined by the new definitions, potentially changing which retirement plan they participate in.
• Group 2: Employers and the Retirement System's Board/administrators—must apply and administer the updated Tier I/Tier II definitions when determining member status.

Key Provisions

• Redefines Tier I Plan Member to include any correctional officer, law enforcement officer, or state policeman regardless of hire date, and Tier II Plan Member to exclude those first hired on or after January 1, 2013.
• Amends Section 36-27-1 to codify these new definitions and sets the act's effective date (first day of the third month after passage/governor approval).

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Subjects

Retirement Systems