SB 286 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Montgomery County, Montgomery City Council authorized to join state retirement system, constitutional amendment

SB 286 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow members of the Montgomery City Council to join the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama (ERSA). If approved, council members could participate in ERSA under the same conditions as other city employees. Current council members would be able to purchase service credit for their past time in office, but could not participate in both a supernumerary program and ERSA. This amendment would need to be approved by a majority of voters in an election to become valid.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2025

MODERATE

This bill progressed from introduction to enrolled status, adding substantive provisions that allow Montgomery City Council members to join the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama. The enrolled version includes new language clarifying that council members are treated as city employees for retirement purposes, establishes rules for purchasing prior service credit, and prevents dual participation in other retirement programs. The bill also added certification signatures from Senate and House leadership confirming passage.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a general proposal to include specific implementation details and eligibility requirements for retirement system participation.

ELIGIBILITY

Added provision that council members shall be treated as employees of the city for retirement purposes.

Added rule allowing members holding office at ratification time to purchase service credit for prior service.

REQUIREMENT

Added prohibition preventing individuals from participating in both a supernumerary program and the Employees' Retirement System of Alabama.

TECHNICAL

Added certification signatures from Senate and House leadership confirming the bill passed both chambers.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

LocalCertificationResolutionAdopted

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 868

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Montgomery County Legislation)

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Hatcher Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 645

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 644

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )

upper

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