Lawmakers say this bill could help them keep the troopers they already have.
Troopers currently receiveSen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Autauga County, has a bill that makes them eligible for, which allows for retirement at any age with 25 years of experience or at 60 years old with 10 years of experience.
“It’s an added benefit from where they are now, and obviously a benefit costs more money. That cost of the state is about $2.2 billion per year,” said Chambliss.“We venerate those men and women who are attempting to keep us safe,” said Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Crenshaw County. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor released a statement: “On behalf of the employees of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, I cannot express our gratitude and appreciation enough, to not only Senator Clyde Chambliss for both sponsoring and championing our retirement bill, but to all the Senators that voted and enabled the bill to pass.
The bill passed the Senate chamber unanimously last week. The bill will be in a House committee Wednesday.Sign up for theCopyright 2023 WSFA. All rights reserved.
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