HB714 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Bullock County elected or appointed officials, including the sheriff, to participate in the Employees' Retirement System instead of supernumerary programs.

• Prohibits new assumption of supernumerary offices by Bullock County officials after the amendment's effective date, but allows those already entitled to continue participation under existing terms.

• Permits Bullock County officials holding office at ratification to purchase service credit in the Employees' Retirement System for prior service in their current office.

• Prevents individuals from participating in both a supernumerary program and the Employees' Retirement System based on the same service.

• Repeals Amendment No. 676 to the Alabama Constitution and sets the effective date retroactively to March 1, 2003; excludes judges, district attorneys, constables, school board members, legislators, and judicial circuit officials from coverage.