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AR HB1203

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim Nickels

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 24-4-723(a)(3) to allow municipal employees covered under the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System to roll over 401(k) accounts from municipal employers to purchase retirement service credit.

  • Permits the purchase of service credit in prorated amounts in increments of less than one (1) year, rather than the current requirement of full-year multiples.

  • Limits this provision to a specific time period from June 30, 2011, through December 31, 2012.

  • Declares an emergency clause, citing economic hardship preventing employees from purchasing the full amount of prior municipal employment service credit.

  • Effective date is June 30, 2011.

Legislative Description

To Allow Municipal Employees To Purchase Credit In Prorated Amounts During A Specific Period Of Time And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Retirement & Social Security Programs1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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