The bill amends Section 36-22-64 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to allow qualifying sheriffs to participate in both the supernumerary sheriff program and the Employees' Retirement System, provided they qualify based on separate years of service. The new legal language specifies that no individual may participate in both programs based on the same service, but those who meet the criteria for both programs through different service years may do so. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a sheriff is eligible for retirement benefits under any other retirement plan, they must elect which plans they wish to participate in within 60 days of becoming eligible for payments.

The bill also includes several deletions and insertions to refine the language regarding participation in retirement plans. Notably, it replaces the term "plan" with "plans" and "act" with "acts," ensuring clarity in the context of multiple retirement options. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Engrossed: 36-22-64