SB238 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kirk HatcherSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Montgomery Co., mayors allowed to participate in Employees' Retirement System, const. amend.
Summary: A constitutional amendment to allow Montgomery County mayors to join the Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other employees, including buying credit for time served.
What This Bill Does
If approved, the amendment would let mayors of Montgomery County municipalities that participate in ERS join the Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other ERS members. Mayors who are in office at the time of ratification could purchase service credit for time served as mayor. It also prohibits participation in both ERS and a supernumerary program for the same service. The amendment would require voter approval in an election and, once ratified, would become part of the Alabama Constitution.

Who It Affects
Mayors of Montgomery County municipalities that participate in the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) who may choose to participate in ERS.
Other ERS members in Montgomery County (and ERS rules generally) who are governed by the same terms as other ERS participants, including the restriction on duplicative participation with supernumerary programs.

Key Provisions
Allows mayors in Montgomery County to participate in the Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other ERS members.
Mayors serving at the time of ratification may purchase service credit for their time served in that office.
No person may participate in both the Employees' Retirement System and a supernumerary program for the same service time.
Election to approve the constitutional amendment will be held under existing Alabama election laws, and, upon ratification, the amendment becomes part of the state constitution.

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