Alabama Bills

Occupational Licensing Boards

Etowah County

Courts & Judges

Economic Development

This bill allows retired teachers and public employees in Alabama to work as paid elected officials without losing their pension benefits. Previously, retirees faced restrictions that could suspend their payments if they took on new public roles, but this law removes those specific conditions. Under the new rules, retirees can serve in state, county, or local offices for full compensation, provided they do not earn extra retirement credits for the new position and do not receive both a pension and salary for the same role. The legislation also maintains existing limits on how much money retirees can earn from other employers and requires them to notify their retirement systems if they exceed those limits or work full-time.

Constitutional Amendments Statewide; Education

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Henry County

Competitive Bidding

This bill updates the rules for filling vacancies on the boards of trustees that manage Mobile County's firefighting and emergency medical services districts. It establishes a clear timeline where remaining board members must appoint a replacement within 60 days of a vacancy, such as a death or resignation. If no appointment is made within that period, the Mobile County Commission will step in to appoint a successor, and if they fail to do so within 90 days, a special election will be held. The law also clarifies that trustees serve without pay but can receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred while performing their duties.

Government Administration

Transportation