HB504 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe LovvornRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Circuit clerks, qualifications for supernumerary status revised, Sec. 12-17-140 am'd.

Summary

The bill adds an option for circuit clerks with 18 years of service to elect supernumerary status and clarifies related eligibility and filing requirements.

What This Bill Does

It expands the eligibility to elect supernumerary status to include circuit clerks with at least 18 years of service. It also allows anyone who was elected or appointed before November 8, 2016 with 18 years of service to elect this status, by filing a declaration at least 30 days before they want to become supernumerary. The Administrative Director of Courts would review eligibility and the Secretary of State would issue the commission if qualified, with existing eligibility paths (disability, age, long service) remaining in place. The act applies to those 55 or older as of October 1, 1976, or those who later become eligible, and it becomes effective a few months after passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Circuit clerks or registers who have 18 years of service (and meet age or other eligibility criteria) may elect to become supernumerary by filing a written declaration with the Administrative Director of Courts.
• The Administrative Director of Courts, the Secretary of State, and circuit court offices are responsible for processing declarations, confirming eligibility, and issuing the commission for supernumerary status.

Key Provisions

• Adds 18 years of service as a basis for electing supernumerary status for circuit clerks or registers, alongside existing criteria.
• Creates subsection (d) allowing any person elected or appointed as a circuit clerk before November 8, 2016 with 18 years of service to elect supernumerary status by filing a declaration at least 30 days before desired effectiveness.
• Requires the Administrative Director of Courts to verify eligibility and the Secretary of State to issue the commission upon qualification.
• Specifies applicability to those aged 55+ on October 1, 1976 or who later become eligible under the provisions.
• Sets the act’s effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and 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

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