SB333 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Tier II correctional officers, firefighters and law enforcement officers authorized to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, Secs. 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, 36-27-24 am'd.

Summary

SB333 would let Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers in the Employees' Retirement System or Teachers' Retirement System retire with full benefits after 25 years of service, instead of the current age-based rule.

What This Bill Does

It changes eligibility for full retirement to 25 years of creditable service for Tier II members in ERS/TRS who are in these public safety roles. It also requires Tier II members to contribute 8.25% of their earnable compensation to the retirement system. The changes apply to both ERS and TRS and affect how benefits are funded for these members.

Who It Affects

• Tier II correctional officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers in the Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System would gain full retirement after completing 25 years of service.
• Public employers (like school districts and state agencies) and the retirement systems would implement and collect 8.25% employee contributions from these Tier II members.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 16-25-14, 16-25-21, 36-27-16, and 36-27-24 to allow Tier II ERS/TRS members in those roles to retire with full benefits after completing 25 years of service.
• Requires Tier II ERS/TRS members who are correctional officers, firefighters, or law enforcement officers to contribute 8.25% of their earnable compensation to the retirement system.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Retirement Systems