HB590 Summary

• Suspends longevity pay for state employees, legislative personnel, and judicial employees for the 2015-2016 fiscal year only.

• Longevity pay resumes in fiscal year 2016-2017 and continues annually thereafter.

• Existing longevity pay structure remains unchanged when payments resume, with amounts ranging from $300-$700 per year based on years of service (5-25+ years).

• Amends Section 36-6-11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add subsection (e) establishing the suspension period.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.