HB610 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing elected officials of the City of Bessemer in Jefferson County to participate in the Alabama Employees' Retirement System on the same terms as other employees.

• Permits elected officials holding office at the time of ratification to purchase service credit for time already served in their current office.

• Prohibits individuals from participating simultaneously in both a supernumerary retirement program and the Employees' Retirement System for the same service.

• Repeals any conflicting local acts upon ratification and prevents elected officials who choose the state system from participating in the City of Bessemer's retirement system.

• Election on the proposed amendment shall be held in accordance with Amendment 555 to the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.