The bill, known as the Sarah Caldwell Crosby Act, amends Section 41-9-548 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to classify employees of the Governor's Mansion Authority as part of the unclassified service under the Merit System Act. This change ensures that all employees of the authority are recognized as state employees for the purpose of participating in state insurance programs. The authority is responsible for paying the employer's contributions to these insurance programs and may deduct employee contributions from their compensation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that employees who were employed as of the effective date of this act will be entitled to payment for their accumulated leave upon separation from service. In contrast, employees hired after the effective date will only receive such payment in accordance with the provisions applicable to unclassified employees in the Merit System, as determined by the State Personnel Department's administrative rules. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-9-548
Enrolled: 41-9-548