HB401 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Proncey Robertson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Supernumerary court reporters, death benefits for surviving spouse provided

Summary

This bill creates a death benefit for the surviving spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who served 50 consecutive years in the same circuit court.

What This Bill Does

If a supernumerary circuit court reporter dies and they had 50 consecutive years of service in the same circuit court, their surviving spouse would receive a monthly allowance. The amount would be 50% of the reporter's own monthly allowance from the state and county. The provision becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Surviving spouses of supernumerary circuit court reporters who served 50 consecutive years in the same circuit court, who would receive a monthly benefit.
• State and county governments (funders) for the reporter's monthly allowance.

Key Provisions

• Eligibility: Surviving spouse must be of a supernumerary circuit court reporter who served 50 consecutive years in the same circuit court.
• Benefit: Surviving spouse receives a monthly allowance equal to 50% of the reporter's state and county allowance.
• Effective date: The act takes effect immediately upon passage and the governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Supernumeraries