HB418 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Louise Alexander
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Jefferson Co., Retirement System, Pension Board, membership revised, Act 2013-415, 2013 Reg. Sess., am'd.
Summary: HB418 changes Jefferson County's General Retirement System by requiring the fourth Pension Board member to be a retired system member and by detailing how Members Four and Five are elected.
What This Bill Does
It amends the Pension Board composition so that Member Four must be a retired member of the Jefferson County General Retirement System. It also requires Members Four and Five to be elected by active and retired members of the system, with Four specifically being a retired member. The terms for each board seat are defined (Four initially 1 year then 3 years; Five 3 years; others have their own initial terms), and separate ballots are used for electing Four and Five. The act also clarifies the secretary role, expense reimbursement for board members, and that the measure becomes law when the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Members of the General Retirement System for Employees of Jefferson County, who will see a retired-member requirement for the fourth board seat and participate in elections for Seats Four and Five.
Active and Retired Members of the System, who will vote in separate elections to choose Members Four and Five.

Key Provisions
Member Four must be a retired member of the General Retirement System for Jefferson County.
Members Four and Five are elected by Active and Retired Members of the System; elections for Four and Five are conducted on separate ballots.
Initial and ongoing terms: Member Four has a 1-year initial term followed by 3-year terms; Member Five has 3-year terms.
Other board seats (One, Two, Three) maintain their described appointment or election processes and term lengths as specified in the act.
The Secretary role is filled by the County Director of Personnel or their designee; if unavailable, the Pension Coordinator serves as Secretary.
Board members serve without pay but are reimbursed for actual expenses; their service does not reduce any other compensation.
Effective date: the act becomes law upon Governor approval.

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Subjects: Jefferson County