House Bill 159 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ronald BoltonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Retirement benefits, circuit clerks authorized to participate in supernumerary program and Employees' Retirement System based on separate years of service

Summary

HB159 would allow circuit clerks to participate in both the supernumerary circuit clerk program and the Employees' Retirement System if their qualifying years of service are separate.

What This Bill Does

Under current law, circuit clerks cannot participate in both programs based on the same service. HB159 would allow dual participation for circuit clerks who independently qualify for both programs based on separate years of service. The act would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Circuit clerks who qualify for both programs based on separate years of service would be allowed to participate in both.
• The two retirement programs involved—the supernumerary circuit clerk program and the Employees' Retirement System—would administer benefits for these clerks under the new rule.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 12-18-166 to the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize qualifying circuit clerks to participate in both a supernumerary circuit clerk program and the Employees' Retirement System.
• Prohibits participation in both programs based on the same service.
• Allows dual participation for individuals who independently qualify for both programs based on separate years of service.
• Effective date: July 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Retirement