SB333 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy PriceSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

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

Summary

SB 333 lets circuit clerks with 18 years of service elect to become supernumerary, updating eligibility and how they apply.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 12-17-140 to add an 18-year service requirement as a path to elect supernumerary status for circuit clerks or registers. Clerks meeting this criterion would file a written declaration with the Administrative Director of Courts at least 30 days before they want to become supernumerary, and, if qualified, would receive a commission from the Secretary of State. It also preserves existing eligibility paths (such as 23-year service with fund contributions) and adds a transitional rule for clerks who had 18 years of service before November 8, 2016 to elect by declaration. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval.

Who It Affects

• Circuit clerks or registers with 18 years of service who wish to elect supernumerary status (subject to other age or service criteria).
• Circuit clerks or registers with at least 23 years of service who have contributed to the supernumerary fund for the required years and may elect regardless of other provisions.
• Clerks elected or appointed before November 8, 2016 who have 18 years of service and want to elect supernumerary status through a written declaration.

Key Provisions

• Adds an eligibility path: a circuit clerk with 18 years of service may elect to become a supernumerary clerk or register.
• Requires a written declaration filed with the Administrative Director of Courts at least 30 days before the desired date to become supernumerary; upon qualification, a commission is issued by the Secretary of State.
• Maintains existing paths for 23+ years of service with required fund contributions to qualify for supernumerary status, unchanged by the new provision.
• Includes a transitional provision allowing certain clerks with 18 years of service prior to 11/8/2016 to elect by declaration.

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Subjects

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