HB583 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow certain elected or appointed Dallas County officials to elect participation in the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama on the same terms as other county employees.

• Prohibits new Dallas County officials from assuming supernumerary offices after the amendment's ratification, though those currently participating may continue under existing terms.

• Allows Dallas County officials holding office on or after legislative approval to purchase service credit in the retirement system for time served in their offices.

• Defines "elected or appointed Dallas County official" to include the sheriff and interim appointees, but excludes judges, county commissioners, district attorneys, legislators, constables, school board members, and judicial circuit officials.

• Requires a ballot election following Alabama constitutional procedures, with election officials to assign a ballot number and display the amendment description with Yes/No voting options.