The bill amends Sections 12-17-213 and 12-17-227.11 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow qualifying district attorneys to participate in both the supernumerary district attorney program and the Employees' Retirement System, provided they meet the criteria based on separate years of service. Key insertions include provisions that enable individuals who independently qualify for both programs to participate in them simultaneously, and updates to the terminology used in the existing law, such as changing "credible" to "creditable" service. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a district attorney may receive both a salary and a pension, as long as the applicable time and credit are based on separate years of service.

The bill also makes several technical revisions to ensure the language aligns with current legal standards, including the removal of outdated terms and the addition of new language to enhance clarity. Notably, it specifies that a supernumerary district attorney can work for any employer participating in the Employees' Retirement System, with a cap on their compensation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-17-227, 12-17-227, 12-17-227, 12-17-227, 12-17-227, 12-17-227, 12-17-227