Public Officers and Employees; Division of Risk Management authorized to provide bond program, authorize delinquencies, notification required

SB 294 simplifies bonding requirements for Alabama public officials. It clarifies that county officials’ bonds are no longer subject to state bonding rules, requires offices to notify officials when bonds are deficient, and gives them 15 days to fix issues before losing their position. The bill also authorizes Alabama’s Division of Risk Management to offer a program where they can forward required bonds to the appropriate office on behalf of state or county officials who request it. This affects county and state officers, employees, and officials who must file bonds to hold office, making the process more streamlined.