§36-1-4.6. Salary deductions for purchase of computers and computer software.

(a) The state Comptroller shall adopt statewide policies which provide for the deductions from the salaries of state employees whenever a request is presented to the state Comptroller by the participating state employee to purchase a computer or computer software. The deductions shall be made at least monthly and shall be remitted to the appropriate company or other legal entity as specified by the participating state employee. The deductions may be made for the purchase of computer software and computer hardware by the state employee under an agreement with the state Comptroller. Any deduction provided under this section may be terminated upon two months' notice in writing by the participating state employee to the appropriate company or other legal entity and to the appropriate payroll clerk or other appropriate official as specified by the state Comptroller.

(b) Upon leaving state service whether by death, retirement, termination, resignation, leave of absence, or other means, payroll deductions made pursuant to this section shall terminate and any amounts owed under the authorization of the participating state employee shall be deducted from the state employee's final pay due.

(c) This section is supplemental and shall not be construed to repeal or supersede any law not in direct conflict herewith, including this chapter.

(Act 2001-897, 2001 3rd Sp. Sess., p. 729, §1.)