This amendment allows qualifying sheriffs to join both a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees' Retirement System if their years of service for each are separate.
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HB311
Rules for Sheriff Retirement Programs
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
In one sentence
This law stops sheriffs from using the same work time to get benefits in two retirement programs but allows them to join both if they have separate years of service.
What it does
- Prohibits individuals from participating in a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees' Retirement System based on the same service.
- Allows qualifying sheriffs who independently qualify for each program based on separate years of service to participate in both programs.
- Requires eligible sheriffs with other retirement options to choose which plan they want within 60 days after becoming eligible for payments under this article.
Who it affects
- Sheriffs who qualify for a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees' Retirement System based on separate years of service.
- The proper authority that receives notice when sheriffs choose their retirement plan.
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not define the specific requirements for independently qualifying for each program.
- This act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
- The text states that choosing a plan under this article will not affect entitlement to benefits under Article 4 of Chapter 21.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Supernumerary sheriff program
- A specific benefit or retirement program for sheriffs mentioned in the law.
- Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
- The state system that provides retirement benefits to employees, including qualifying sheriffs with separate service years.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
This act amends Section 36-22-64, Code of Alabama 1975, to: (1) prohibit individuals from participating in both a supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) based on the same service; and (2) authorize individuals who independently qualify for a supernumerary sheriff program and the ERS based on separate service to participate in both programs.
Official activity
Bill history
- EnactedHouse
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1321 (Yeas 33, Nays 0)Senate
- Delivered to GovernorHouse
- Signature RequestedSenate
- EnrolledHouse
- Ready to EnrollHouse
- Carried Over to the Call of the ChairSenate
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarSenate
- Reported Out of Committee Second HouseSenate
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 717 (Yeas 101, Nays 0)House
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 716 (Yeas 101, Nays 0)House
- Third Reading in House of Origin (Yeas 100, Nays 0)House
- Pending Committee Action in Second HouseSenate
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General FundSenate
- EngrossedHouse
- Ways and Means General Fund Engrossed Substitute OfferedHouse
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarHouse
- Reported Out of Committee House of OriginHouse
- Pending Committee Action in House of OriginHouse
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General FundHouse
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