Senate Bill 116 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lance BellSenator

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

SB116 would let qualifying circuit clerks participate in both the supernumerary circuit clerk program and the Employees' Retirement System if their years of service qualify separately.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section to Alabama law to address dual participation in retirement programs. It still forbids taking part in both programs based on the same service, but allows participation in both if the clerk independently qualifies for each program using separate years of service. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Circuit clerks who qualify for both programs based on separate years of service would be able to participate in both programs.
• The Employees' Retirement System and the supernumerary circuit clerk program would implement and administer the new eligibility rule, coordinating dual participation for eligible clerks.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 12-18-166 to authorize qualifying circuit clerks to participate in both programs.
• Prohibits dual participation based on the same service (subsection a).
• Allows dual participation if independent qualifications are based on separate years of service (subsection b).
• 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

Retirement