HB412 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Supernumerary court reporters, death benefits for surviving spouse provided

Summary

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

What This Bill Does

It creates a death benefit for the spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who have served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit. If such a reporter dies, the spouse would receive a monthly payment equal to 50% of the reporter's state allowance. The statute would take effect immediately after the Governor signs it or it becomes law otherwise.

Who It Affects

• Spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who have served 40 consecutive years in the same circuit, who would receive a monthly benefit after the reporter's death equal to 50% of the reporter's state allowance.
• Supernumerary circuit court reporters who have served 40 consecutive years in a circuit court, whose service triggers eligibility for the spouse's death benefit.

Key Provisions

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

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Subjects

Supernumeraries