HB62 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ontario J. TillmanRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Local boards of education, salary payment schedule for employees

Summary

HB62 would require local boards of education to pay employees on a semi-monthly schedule (twice a month) and allow boards to opt out via a written resolution.

What This Bill Does

Starting August 1, 2027, local boards would pay employees semi-monthly on the 1st and 16th of each month, in arrears. If a payday falls on a weekend or holiday (except when October 1 falls on a weekend/holiday, in which case the next workday applies), the payment would shift to the nearest workday. Boards may opt out by submitting a written resolution to the State Superintendent within 60 days of passage. State agencies would issue implementing policies, and the bill states that semi-monthly pay should not reduce an employee's annual pay.

Who It Affects

• Local board of education employees and staff, whose pay schedule would switch from monthly to semi-monthly (1st and 16th).
• Local boards of education and school districts, which would implement the new payroll system, handle opt-out decisions, and comply with state policy requirements.

Key Provisions

• Semi-monthly payroll required for local boards starting August 1, 2027, with paydays on the 1st and 16th, in arrears.
• If a payday falls on a weekend or holiday (except for October 1), payment is made on the last workday before; if October 1 falls on a weekend/holiday, payment is on the next workday.
• Local boards may opt out by a written resolution filed with the State Superintendent within 60 days after passage.
• The Comptroller, State Superintendent of Education, and State Board of Education must adopt policies to implement the act, and the law intends no reduction in annual compensation.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education