SB371 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Retirement, Alabama National Guard, members receive $1 a month for each month member serves in National Guard

Summary

SB371 would add a new retirement credit for Alabama National Guard members: $1 for each month of service, up to a maximum of $250 per month, with months of service certified for retirement purposes.

What This Bill Does

It creates a monthly retirement credit of $1 per month for each month a member serves in the Alabama National Guard, applied to the member's retirement benefit. The total monthly retirement benefit from this act cannot exceed $250. Service months used for the benefit must be certified by the Alabama National Guard HQ Joint Forces S-1 personnel division or its successor. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama National Guard members: would receive an additional retirement credit of $1 for every month of service, up to a $250 monthly cap.
• Alabama National Guard retirement administration (HQ Joint Forces S-1): would certify the months of service and manage the calculation and administration of the retirement credit.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding any provision of law, each member shall receive $1 per month for each month served in the Alabama National Guard, to be applied to the retirement benefit.
• The retirement benefit provided by this act may not exceed $250 per month.
• The month of service for the retirement benefits shall be certified by the Alabama National Guard HQ Joint Forces S-1 personnel division or its successor.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

National Guard