State • Alabama
HB 311: Retirement benefits; participation of qualifying sheriffs in supernumerary program and Employees' Retirement System based on separate years of service authorized
Bubba UnderwoodEnacted
HB 311 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100
Bill summary
OfficialRetirement
Key analysis
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material impact identified
Risks
- No material impact identified
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides retirement flexibility for specific law enforcement
- May aid recruitment or retention of sheriffs
Risks
- Potential fiscal impact on state retirement funds
- Complexity in managing dual participation systems
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases retirement security for qualifying sheriffs
Risks
- Changes may introduce inequity compared to other public employees
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
lowlow
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
Complete5
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