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SB 116

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lance Bell

SB 116 permits Alabama circuit clerks to enroll in both a supernumerary retirement program and the ERS with separately tracked service years, expanding their retirement benefit options.

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Bill Summary · SB 116

Legislative bill overview

SB 116 allows circuit clerks in Alabama to participate in a supernumerary retirement program and the Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with their service credited separately based on when they served. This enables clerks to receive retirement benefits through multiple pathways rather than being locked into a single retirement system.

Why is this important

Circuit clerks represent a specific workforce with unique employment transitions. This bill provides them flexibility in how retirement benefits are calculated and received, potentially increasing their total retirement security. It also clarifies how years of service are credited when employees move between different retirement programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Allowing participation in multiple retirement systems simultaneously or sequentially could increase state pension liabilities and long-term budget obligations
  • Precedent concerns: Clarifying whether this change applies only to circuit clerks or creates a template other state employees might seek
  • Administrative complexity: Tracking separate years of service across different systems requires careful accounting to prevent double-crediting or benefit miscalculation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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