HB193 Summary

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

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

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

• Repeals any conflicting local acts upon ratification and prevents elected officials who elect to participate in the state Employees' Retirement System from participating in the City of Bessemer's retirement system.

• Requires election officials to assign a ballot number and present the amendment to voters with a yes/no option in accordance with state election laws.