HR174 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

House of Representatives, Special Order Calendar

Summary

HR174 is a House resolution that places HB510 on the 19th day as a special order to consider amendments to the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System, changing retirement and related benefits.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, the resolution makes HB510 the top priority for the 19th legislative day. It directs amendments to the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System to revise contribution rates, eligibility requirements, and several retirement-related benefits, including the maximum normal retirement benefit, ordinary disability allowance, spousal survivor benefits, and early retirement benefits, effective July 1, 2021.

Who It Affects

• Active and retired members of the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System (and their beneficiaries) whose contributions, eligibility, and benefits could change.
• The city of Birmingham as the system's sponsor and employer, which finances the retirement system and would be affected by changes to contribution rates and benefits.

Key Provisions

• HB510 would amend the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System to revise contribution rates, eligibility requirements, maximum normal retirement benefit, ordinary disability allowance, spousal survivor benefits, and early retirement benefits.
• Effective date: July 1, 2021.
• Amendments apply to multiple sections of the Alabama Code for the Birmingham Retirement and Relief System (Secs. 45-37A-51.190, 51.192, 51.196, 51.220, 51.221, 51.222, 51.225, 51.228, 51.232, 51.244, 51.302, 51.305, 51.306, 51.307, 51.308).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolution, Legislative