SB291 Alabama 2017 Session

Under existing law, only the surviving spouse of a Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register is entitled to benefits payable from the Clerks' and Registers' Supernumerary Fund upon the death of the Supernumerary official

This bill would allow benefits to be paid to a beneficiary other than a spouse; establish the benefits to be paid to a beneficiary other than a spouse; allow a Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register who does not have a spouse or other designated beneficiary to receive a refund of contributions paid into the Fund; allow Circuit Clerks and Registers to opt out of participation in the Fund; and establish a plan for any remaining funds once all liabilities to the fund participants are met

To amend Sections 12-17-142 and 12-17-143, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow benefits to be paid to a beneficiary other than a spouse; to allow Supernumerary officials to change the spouse or other named beneficiary of the Fund; to allow a Supernumerary Circuit Clerk or Register who does not have a spouse or other designated beneficiary to receive a refund of contributions paid into the Fund; to allow Circuit Clerks and Registers to opt out of participation in the Fund; and establish a plan for any remaining funds once all liabilities to the fund participants are met.