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

HB 394 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Montgomery City Council members to join Alabama's Employees' Retirement System (ERS) on the same terms as other state employees. It would authorize council members to participate in the ERS, including the ability to purchase service credit for time served before the amendment's ratification. The bill does not change existing retirement benefits but enables council members to access the state system instead of a separate local plan. If approved by voters, it would require a constitutional amendment vote following Alabama's election procedures. This is a procedural change affecting Montgomery City Council members' retirement options, not a direct funding or policy shift.